There are times that certain Australian Cattle Dogs are in need of a new home. These dogs really don't fall under the heading of "Rescue Dogs". These are dogs that are still *WITH* their current owners who are, for one reason or another, looking for a different situation for their companion.
Occasionally a dog kept by a breeder as a show prospect will develop a disqualifying fault (ex. overbite, underbite, monorchism, incorrect coat color) and that breeder will decide to place the dog. None of these faults would keep any dog or bitch from being a perfectly lovely obedience prospect, working dog or family pet but a reputable breeder will not want these faults in their breeding program.
Some times a dog just doesn't fit into a certain household for one reason or another. A personality conflict with either another dog in the home or even with one of the human members of the household can often lead to the decision that said dog would be better off in another place. Some other reasons that a person might choose to place their ACD are: allergies, divorce, new baby, moving, new job, etc.
Often these dogs are simply placed into loving homes. Most times there will be a small fee involved for acquiring these dogs, as many people feel strongly "that there is no such thing as a free dog."
MEET MIA & JAKE:
This is Mia and Jake. I would love if they could find a home together.
Mia is a 4 year old female blue heeler and the mother of Jake. Mia is a very sweet and shy girl. She loves going for hikes and is very obedient. Mia is not extremely energetic. She would love to just lay by your feet and follow you around, but is not a pest. We got her when she was 10 months old, before that my brother-in-law used her to herd cattle (although not very well I suspect, or she wouldn't have been given to us). She is a bit protective of the house and will nip at people, usually as they get out of their car, after that she is friendly and welcoming. Containing her in a pen or fenced yard would be needed. She is not a very social dog (could not get her to go into Petsmart) but is friendly with our other dog (small Min Pin) and our neighbors dog (Lab), and is tolerant of our cats. She loves to play with and heel Jake. She does not like to ride in a car. Mia is a quiet, loving dog.
Jake is a 3 year old male blue heeler mix (German Shepard). He is an escape artist and a bit of a free spirit. A high fenced area would be necessary. He is energetic and fun. Jake loves to get into water or mud or just about anything laying around. He is obedient and loyal. Also protective of his territory, Jake has been known to nip at people and has had a few run ins with other male dogs. He does get along with cats (actually is scared to death of them) and more social than Mia. Jake is a very handsome boy.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/26/2008
MEET SCOOBY:
Scooby is 2 years old. We got him when he was a puppy from the local Humane Association.
He is a great looking dog, smart, very playful, seems to have a good herding instinct but
does not nip at people. He herds our cat very effectively but is not too rough. They
groom each other at the end of the day. We frequently take him to the dog park and he interacts
with other dogs very well. Prior to last Saturday we have never seen him display any aggression,
but unfortunately, he got loose and killed a chihuahua and brought him home to me. Legally, I don't have to
find a new home for him, but he has traumatized the neighborhood and is no longer welcome. I wish we could
move and keep him, but that is not likely to happen any time soon.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/6/2008
MEET KYLA:
Kyla is a 3 yo female, spayed, 45 lb Aussie Cattle Dog/ Aussie Shepard cross. I am
currently in Durham North Carolina, but will be moving to Washington DC. I am happy to place her from either location.
She is a wonderful, happy, and playful dog who just needs a better life than I can give her. She is UTD on all vaccines
and heartworm/ flea and tick and microchipped. She is excellent with other dogs (though she is submissive), and cats
(will chase if they run), small children, horses and is well trained on/off leash and rides well in the car. Will
not stray from home. Would be best outdoors for some of the day. She does need daily exercise, but is calm when
not working. Would make a great companion for horseback rides, hiking, and people who want a dog to join them at
work. Loves to be with her person all day. She is indifferent to people met outside of the house, and barks at
first to people coming to the house - but settles down quickly. Loves catching her frisbee/balls/sticks. Is okay
with water, and tolerates most anything as long as you insist gently. She does not have any specific behavioral
problems, though she currently becomes fearful with a lot of commotion. This is because of inconsistent home
environment (I've been moving a lot) and lack of exercise. Otherwise, she has dug a little in the backyard,
and if left alone in the house for too long she used to get into the trash (could have been due to age). Otherwise she is an excellent dog who just needs more routine and exercise/work.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/6/2008
MEET OREO & TRISCUIT:
Oreo and Triscuit are 3 1/2 year old Blue Heelers, that we rescued about 2 1/2 years ago. We have had an ongoing problem with our female with respect to our other dogs. She, for no apparent reason and out of the blue just attacks (particularily) our loving Chocolate Lab. She has to be pulled off her and even then wants to continue the attack. She is always very loving and affectionate to all family members, and is very protective when strangers come to the home. She loves our cats, and her male litter mate , they are inseparable. We have been told that they shouldn't be separated after all this time, and feel that one would be lost without the other. He is very affectionate, and is an oversized lap dog, who will climb on you and sit on your lap, if allowed. They are both level 1 and 2 obedience trained, by myself and my teenage son, and only want to please. They are healthy and energetic and love to play ball and run. He, Oreo (on right) I would trust with anyone ,strangers and children, she, Triscuit, at home has to be watched , but when out is very lovable and playful.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/3/2008
MEET SASHA:
Sasha is a 5 year old female currently in Reno, Nevada. She is healthy, 50 lbs, microchipped, and spayed. Still has her dew claws. Loves to run, knows a few simple commands “sit” and “shake”. House broken (although if she is upset or mad at you she will leave you a present in the morning to let you know…this does not happen often. Sweet and gentle, doesn’t bark much.
The reason I am looking for a new home for her is because she is constantly escaping from our backyard (fenced ½ acre) while the area we live in is becoming more developed. I am fearful she is going to get hurt or hurt someone else. Although the later is unlikely to occur because she is very gentle and not aggressive, but you never know. I believe she runs away because she is bored. She is very intelligent and likely needs more attention than we can give her. Unfortunately, she is by herself during the day (outside weather permitting) and in the evenings we are busy with our 2 small children and don’t give her as much attention she wants and needs. She is however very good with our 2 children (ages 2 & 3) however they can get a little excited and sometimes rough and eventually Sasha will just get up and move away.
She is also good with other animals. In the past we had a cat and had no issues. The cat was the boss. We have also had visiting dogs, male and female, and have not had any issues either. She however is protective of the family from other animals when we are on walks and can be difficult to walk if other animals are present. We only notice this behavior on the leash during family walks.
She prefers people. If she has her way she would love to be under your feet 24/7. I believe she either needs to be a house dog with companionship or allowed to run more in open spaces. I do not want to see her go somewhere she would be unhappy. She would be a great dog for someone with time to give. Unfortunately we just don’t seem to be able to give her what she needs so she keeps running off and putting herself in danger.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/2/2008
MEET EDDIE:
EDDIE is a Male Australian Cattle Dog / Red Heeler who current;y lives in Elgin, Illinois (NW of Chicago)
Will be 6 years old in June 2008, neutered, housebroken. Up-to-date on his shots and heartworm medication. A little larger than the average cattle dog weighing about 63lbs. Smart. Knows sit, stay, wait, (lay) down, and leave-it commands.
LOVES to play, LOVES to go for a walk, LOVES to ride in the car. Is very polite in the yard and never digs in my very large garden. Does not chew except for rawhide toys (loves them). Goes potty on command (usually). Has never had a potty accident. Always tells me when he needs to go out. Lots of energy and lots of desire to please, please, please! Extremely loyal and follows me around the house all day long. When off-leash, he does not stray far from me, and I’ve never been concerned that he would run from me. Has the herding instinct and would love to herd me in the right direction when we play outside. Not food possessive with people…you can take food right out of his mouth, but my other dog cannot take it from him. Sleeps on my bed, but is also happy to sleep on the bare floor as long as he is near me. Eddie is ALWAYS hungry – needs to eat Eucanuba Weight Management f ood du e to mild digestion problems. Does not get table scraps!
Eddie is protective of his space and his people. Gets nervous around smaller children so I’ve kept him away from all kids. He’s fine with adults if introduced properly. If I tell him it’s ok, then he’s very friendly with new people. If he’s very excited, and doesn’t know the person, I have seen him nip at their pants or fingers when they turn away. Will challenge other dogs, but does not need to be alpha. He currently lives with a 16-pound Shih Tsu and is dominant over her, especially when it comes to food. He tolerates her, and sometimes plays with her, but otherwise, wouldn’t care if she weren’t around. Does not like going to the vet or having his nails clipped. Will tolerate a bath to make me happy, but rarely needs it.
Very good dog, very much loved. New member of our family has fierce allergies, and our new yard will be unfenced and very small. Would love to see Eddie able to be outside getting a lot more exercise and tons of attention!
Cattledog.com Listing 4/15/2008
MEET DEEZEL:
Regrettably, we are having to find a home to our 8 year old Australian cattle dog mixed breed. And, yes, he has one brown and one blue eye! He “smiles” on command and when meeting new people. We got him when he was a few months old from a young woman who found him along the road in Texas. He is in good health, current on all of his shots, heart worm medicine and Advantage. He is very smart and learns quickly and loves to please. He has a sweet personality and just wants to make us happy. We are sad to have to find him a home, but we can no longer give him what he needs and deserves.
Deezel is very playful and loves to run and go for walks . He is also very happy to just hang around with us at home. He loves being in the car with us and going for walks. He gets along better with adults or teens, as he has not been around small children very much. He has been a house dog with us.
He loves being with people, but is pretty picky when it comes to other dogs. He has lived with a cat and another male dog before and they got along fairly well. He may do very well with the right dog and patience as they got to know one another. He needs to remain on leash or in a fenced yard.
The most misbehaving he does is to be very happy to greet visitors and get on my husband’s chair when we are not home. He has never chewed on anything he is not supposed to have, like shoes or furniture. One time he chewed on the back fence for a few days. We finally discovered there was a rat outside in the shed that he finally caught! No more fence chewing! He will bark if he can see dogs outside or when someone comes to the door. He howls at sirens, but will stop when they stop. Otherwise, he is pretty quiet.
Cattledog.com Listing 2/19/2008
MEET DRACO:
Draco is a beautiful, 9 year-old male Blue Cattledog. He is loyal, loving and is in excellent health--completely updated on all medical shots and requirements. He also has a micro-chip. For the past five years he has lived with me in a loving home; however, due to a change in living situation, I am unable to keep him.
Draco is very intelligent and a quick learner. He knows to sit before meals, before putting on his gentle leader, and before going out the door. He does best on a gentle leader rather than a regular collar (so he doesn't pull when he sees other dogs). He is very food- motivated--he loves meals and treats. He does very well with lamb, but allergic to chicken. He also loves his toys and does well riding in the car, though he will try to bark at motorcyles.
Draco has enough energy to go for big walks or runs but also likes to rest and relax and is great for cuddling. He is an excellent guard dog. He does not do well with cats and may try to herd small children. He may be alright with other dogs but would do best as the only dog. The ideal companion for Draco is active and looking for a loyal loving companion. He is a great dog and deserves a great home.
Cattledog.com Listing 1/10/2008
MEET ROO:
He is a little over two years old and is very gentle. He also
has a great deal of energy, which is the problem. We love this dog, but
I and my
husband both work all day and my daughter is in college. We just do not
have the time to give him the love and attention that he needs. We gave
him the
name roo because he can jump about about 4 to six feet in to the air
after a ball. He loves to play ball. He could chase that ball for
hours, but we just
do not have the time to throw it for him that long. He also likes to
put his feet in water after running for a while. He will not lay in the
water, but
he will stand there for several minutes, and he will also retrieve the
ball if it drops in the water if he can reach it. He loves to run and
spend time
with people. He eats small bite Petagree food .
Cattledog.com Listing 1/3/2008
For more information contact Linda Stahl, 937-862-4709 or stahl.13@wright.edu
MEET POOKA:
Pooka is an 11 mos old female ACD/ Border Collie(?) mix rescued from a WV kill shelter. She is spayed, UTD on shots and chipped. High energy, high herding/prey drive, smart, independent, mischievous sense of humor. She needs a home with a fenced yard, no cats or small children, not home alone. Knows some basics but needs training, patience, love. Loves fetch and jumping for snow wedges. Good agility, frisbee, maybe herding prospect. No adoption fee. Comes with bowl, leash, toys, crate can be negotiatied if needed. My cats are afraid and my older corgi is practically attacking her now, so most of her life is in a crate. She looks similar to a doberman, alas, but this is the Kelpie coloring without frosting. All the rest of her litter got adopted because they looked more like cattle dogs. PLease help her with a foster or forever home!
Cattledog.com Listing 12/12/2007
MEET AUSTIN & ANDY:
Austin and Andy are littermates age 3.5.
We rescued the pups at 5 weeks of age. In 2005 we had to move from the country to a city lot, and we lack the space here the dogs need to run/work/roam. They are healthy boys, up to date on rabies, nuetered, and are strong and LOVE to walk. Andy, the white heeler with red freckles, looks just like his mother (who was abused, as Austin has a different papa per out vet...from the same litter!) and is about 45 pounds and the Alpha male. Austin is about 55 pounds , brownish red all over with a black muzzle. I will attach a pic.
We love our boys VERY much. However, they need more room to run and play. We are not able to sell our city home and move to the country again. We are sure that it isn't always possible to keep them together, but they are littermates, they sleep together every night in the same kennel, share from the same food dish, etc.
The dogs are quite territorial and do bark when someone walks by outside the backyard privacy fence. I am not sure at all if they would be "working" cattle dogs, as they've never really been around farm animals or worked a farm. However, I know they have escaped a couple times (they figured out how to tag-team a breakout and trip the latch and slide it together while one dog pushed on the privacy fence gate) and they go straight to my friends' house who has a creek and chickens. They haven't killed any chickens, but she said both times they were "playing" with and trying to "chase" the chickens.
Cattledog.com Listing 12/10/2007
MEET TIP:
Cattledog.com Listing 8/20/2007
MEET MOUSE:
Cattledog.com Listing 7/3/2007
MEET BAXTER:
Cattledog.com Listing 6/24/2007
MEET CANDY:
Cattledog.com Listing 5/3/2007
MEET BRANDY:
Cattledog.com Listing 4/09/2007
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