Shawndea - Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Dog for Adoption in Stratham, New Hampshire

Shawndea (approximately 78 pounds) was transferred to the NHSPCA from an overcrowded shelter in Texas. This wonderful girl is sooooo easy to fall in love with! She is very calm and friendly with an affectionate, loving personality. Gentle Shawndea may be a big girl but she walks like a saint on leash and enjoys being by her person's side. She also enjoys making new friends and is always happy to greet new people. And she is a champion cuddler who can couch potato with the best of them! Shawndea is also great with other dogs; she features an adaptable play style which means she can be both rough/rowdy or gentle/dainty - Shawndea reads the room and plays based off what the other dog/dogs want to do. Our amazing girl is also very treat motivated and fun to train as she is so intelligent and attentive. This spectacular dog is more than ready for her fur-ever home - come meet Shawndea today!

If you'd like to meet Shawndea and all her friends at the New Hampshire SPCA, please visit our Adoption Center during our open hours: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every day except Wednesdays (closed). Plus, this summer, we will be open until 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays! Have questions? Call (603) 772-2921 ext. 110 or email info@nhspca.org today. Primary Color: Red Merle Weight: 35.2kg Age: 4yrs 10mths 1wks Animal has been Spayed

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.