Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Dogs Available for Adoption

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Wilkie
Jay, ME

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

Wilkie is:
Happy
Busy
Curious
Brave
Resilient
Affectionate
Athletic
Smart
People-focused
Extremely food motivated.


Wilkie has the sweet and spunky spirit of an adventurer, and the potential to grow into the dog of your dreams!

Naturally, Wilkie 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. Wilkie is catching on fast to house training, sleeps through the night, is very quiet in his pen and while riding in the car. His 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 Wilkie learn all of the puppy things he needs to know, and beyond.

Wilkie has loved every human he’s met, but is still very much in mouthy Cattlegator puppy mode. Because he is still learning to curb the enthusiastic use of his sharp teeth while playing, he is not a good match for small children. Families with kids 8+ will be considered, providing they have breed experience. Any resident dogs should be playful yet patient with puppy shenanigans. He has not interacted with cats.

Wilkie will be adopted with a neuter contract. He is microchipped and up to date on age appropriate vaccinations and preventatives.

Wilkie is being fostered in Maine. A meet and greet will be required to ensure the best match, so please consider your ability to travel to meet him before applying. Questions about our delightful Wilkie? 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.