Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Dogs Available for Adoption

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Meet Spy: an adorable 12 week old Australian Cattle Dog. (We know that her mama is a Cattle Dog. Dad didn’t leave a calling card.)

I, Spy: Happy Busy Curious Brave Resilient Affectionate Athletic Smart People-focused Extremely food motivated. Spy has the sweet and spunky spirit of an adventurer, and the potential to grow into the dog of your dreams! Naturally, Spy will require adopters who are ready to provide continued positive socialization, and the level of physical and mental exercise required by a high-drive herding breed.

Spy is catching on fast to house training, sleeps through the night, is very quiet in her pen and while riding in the car. Her perfect adopter will understand that Cattle Dogs are not easy - not Dog 101 - and be up for the challenge to train with fun and creativity to help Spy learn all of the puppy things she needs to know, and beyond.

Spy has loved every human she’s met, but is still very much in mouthy Cattlegator puppy mode. Because she is still learning to curb the enthusiastic use of her sharp teeth while playing, she is not a good match for small children. Families with kids 8+ will be considered, providing they have breed experience and a willingness to allow their offspring to be baby shark bait. Any resident dogs should be playful yet patient with wild child puppy shenanigans. She has not interacted with cats.

Spy will be adopted with a spay contract. She is microchipped and up to date on age appropriate vaccinations and preventatives. Spy is being fostered in Maine, so please consider your ability to travel to meet her when applying.

Questions about our delightful Spy? Ask away at headoverheelers207@gmail.com . Applications can be found here: www.acdra.org/adoption-application

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler, is a hardworking and intelligent breed originally developed in Australia for herding cattle. Renowned for their endurance and agility, these medium sized dogs have a striking blue or red speckled coat and alert, curious expression. With a strong herding instinct and boundless energy, they require mental stimulation and physical activity to thrive. Blue Heelers are loyal, protective, and make excellent companions for active individuals or families willing to provide the engagement and exercise they need.