Mavis - Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption in Coeur D'alene, Idaho

Meet Mavis! She is a spayed female 6-8 yr old (let's just say 7, you can see she has some "sugar" on her sweet face) purebred Australian Shepherd. She weighs 38#s and has no tail. She is great with other dogs, however prefers humans. She is a stick to you like glue girl. Not sure how she ended up as a stray and impounded at a shelter and no one claimed her. It's obvious that someone loved this dog and trained her very well. She's completely obedient she is housebroken. She is excellent as a co-pilot in the car and great around other dogs, cats, horses, chickens, you name it. She's going to make somebody an excellent companion. We are tempted to keep her! She's that good!

The Australian Shepherd is a highly intelligent and energetic herding dog known for its loyalty and work ethic. Originating in the United States, despite its name, this breed is prized for its agility, trainability, and versatility in various dog sports and activities. Australian Shepherds have a distinctive medium length coat that comes in different colors, often with unique merle patterns. With proper training, socialization, and exercise, these dogs make excellent companions for active families and individuals seeking a devoted and playful four legged friend.

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