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."
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MEET GRETA:
Hi ! My name is Greta and although I look young for my age I'm close to 12 years old. I am really good with other dogs and people and love to take walks and chase a ball. I adapt easily and am quite loving. My parents have to move after giving me such a wonderful life so I'd like to find an ideal home in my "golden years".
Cattledog.com Listing 8/15/10
MEET POOGER:
Hello, My name is Pooger (yea I know funny - they say I am yellow like Pooh and striped like Tigger). I am a unique boy and my mommy says I'm wonderful! I am a 1 1/2 - 2 year old Australian Cattle dog mix. Mommy says I am just perfect and so well mannered in the house and know I'm supposed to be calm - but I love to play outside - I have learned to fetch my toys and see that sharing my toys with people can be fun. I LOVE to be with my people and sleep on my dog bed every night on the floor by my Mommy's side of the bed. Mommy calls me her shadow, whatever that is? I had what they called heartworms but with lots of love and care I am now much better and a brand new man. I am an athletic boy that spent the first 8 months of my life on a chain (and boy that's no fun at all) but Mommy says better things are in store for me now! I need to be in a one dog only family seeing as I went so long without attention and I don't really like to share it. I live with two little boys right now and Mommy says I couldn't be any better with them - I love it when they give me hugs! Would you like to bring me into your family and give me all the things I should have been given from the start - and I will give you endless amounts of unconditional love!
Cattledog.com Listing 8/11/10
MEET TRIXIE:
My name is Bill Holbert and we have a 1.4 year old Red ACD that needs a new home. We got her from a breeder in VA when she was 7 months old (At Christmas last year) Although she is a wonderfull dog, she does not fit into our lifestyle. She lives in her crate when we are not home, which is not fair to her. My wife walks her 2 miles in the morning and 2 miles in the evening which takes some of the edge off of her We would be wiling to give her to a new home home that has time to walk her every day and or let her run and herd animals. We need to do this ASAP.
Cattledog.com Listing 8/6/10
MEET EVIE:
Evie is a 4 year old cattle dog mix who we are trying to find a new home for. I got her as a puppy, the shelter told me she was a year and a half terrier mix who would not grow more than her 25 pounds, which was what I was looking for. It wasn't long before I figured out I was totally lied to. I tried to make it work because she's a sweet girl. It has been hard with her super active nature being a non active person :) Lately she has been having extreme anxiety, fear aggression from being attacked 3 times last year, and barks a lot more. I have been working with a behaviorist who thinks that her main issues are my schedule (I work graves and am in school getting my masters, soon to start and internship on top of that) and lack of activity. I had to stop taking her to the dog park because of the anxiety and fear aggression she's now limited to walks I can squeeze in between my grave shifts at work and my homework. My fiancee also works 2 jobs so he can't help out any more. I know that she is bored out of her mind and I want her to get a home that will give her the stimulation I know she needs. We have tried dog puzzle toys, the buster cube, and I play with her while I am doing homework etc. She is still bored and getting more and more depressed. I wasn't prepared to get a cattle dog and tried to make it work because I love her so much. But now it is not working, she is not happy here and we are causing her new issues. I want to place her in a home who understands cattle dogs and will give her what she needs. She is amazing with people and loves kids. She is very motherly with kids and just LOVES all people. We have pug she is great with but she can be weird around other dogs. She has never bitten another dog but when she was attacked she fought back. She gets into certain dogs faces and barks at them, which is another reason we don't go to the dog park cause some other dogs bit her for that. She gets very nervous about a lot of different things. She will bark and cry in the house all the time when she hears noises outside. She barks a ton at my neighbors. She is well trained with the basic commands and a super fast learner but is stubborn. I have always had a hard time training her outside the house at training classes because of her anxiety. She will not sit or eat treats outside the house, she has been like that since a puppy and I do not know why. We have cats, who she chases but she has been raised with cats her whole life and usually doesn't care about them. She did attack my cat once but he had jumped on her face. She is up to date on her shots and in great health. I had blood work done this year to see if her behavior problems were health related and the blood work came back fine. I wanted to be honest about her issues. It is making me sad because the longer we have her, the worse she gets. Which is why she needs a new home, even though it is breaking my heart. Are you willing to give my beautiful girl a second chance and a forever home?
Cattledog.com Listing 7/27/10
MEET PEPPER:
Pepper is a 25 pound male blue heeler mix and is about 8 months old. He is brother to Polly, who is also available for adoption. When Pepper and Polly were puppies, they were found fending for themselves in the national forest. Pepper is a great little dog and is full of bravery and fun. He loves chew toys and it’s a good idea to have lots for him to play with. He loves other dogs and gets along with cats, but also seems to have a little bit too much curiosity for many cats. The blue heeler side of him is obvious, but the other parent is kind of a guess. He sounds and tracks like a beagle and is about the right size for one parent to have been a beagle. He has the blue heeler instinct to herd livestock. Heelers were bred to herd cattle and are too hard on small livestock like sheep and goats, so Pepper should not have access to small livestock. Pepper likes car rides and will not run away when he is off-leash. He minds very well and is extremely intelligent. He knows how to use a dog door and appears to be house-trained. Pepper is the kind of loyal, but free-thinking companion that Hollywood makes movies about. When I found Pepper and Polly as starving puppies (in May 2010) I knew I could not keep them but I had to save them. I have 7 other dogs and handicapped goats that live in my yard. Heelers and goats just don't go well together, especially blind goats.
Cattledog.com Listing 7/22/10
MEET POLLY:
Polly is a female blue heeler mix and is about 8 months old. She is sister to Pepper, who is also available for adoption. Pepper and Polly were found fending for themselves in the national forest. Polly is a very sweet 20 pound dog who likes to be petted and cuddle. She loves chew toys and it’s a good idea to have lots for her to play with. She gets along with cats and loves other dogs. The blue heeler side of her is obvious, but the other parent is kind of a guess. She sounds and tracks like a beagle and is about the right size for one parent to have been a beagle. She has the blue heeler instinct to herd livestock. Heelers were bred to herd cattle and are too hard on small livestock like sheep and goats, so Polly should not have access to small livestock. Polly like car rides and will not run away when she is off-leash. She minds very well and is extremely intelligent. She knows how to use a dog door and appears to be house-trained. She is small enough that she can also fit through a cat door. She is a wonderful dog and will make an excellent companion to her new family. I found Pepper and Polly in May 2010. They were so starved they were skin and bones. It only took them about a week to fatten up and become delightful little dogs They are both relatively small dogs. Polly is much shyer than Pepper and makes a good lap dog. I cannot keep Pepper and Polly for two reasons, The first reason is that I find stray dogs all the time and currently have seven permanent canine family members. The other reason is that I happen to have a goat herd and several handicapped goats that live in the yard with the dogs. Herding dogs are just too hard on goats, especially blind ones. I will give Pepper and Polly a ride to their new home if its in the midwest. Both dogs are fixed, heartworm negative, micro-chipped and have had all their shots.
Cattledog.com Listing 7/22/10
MEET TWILIGHT:
Twilight is a 6 year old beagle mix. We got her a free "beagle puppy" when she was 8 weeks old. She obviously is not a beagle. Once we understood her breed, we realized all the things we disliked about her , are just part of being an Australian cattle dog. She has grabbed one too many people by the ankle, and we must find her a happy home. She is neutered, and is up to date on all her shots. We have her complete veterinary file available to go with her to her new home.
Cattledog.com Listing 7/17/10
MEET GRACIE:
We rescued Gracie from a shelter when she was 5 months old. She is now 5 years old, very intelligent and one of the most loving dogs we've ever had. She's full of energy and gets along well with other cats and dogs. We have two cats and my daughter brings over her golden retriever often. We've recently been blessed with a granddaughter who is nearly 1 year old and are concerned about the jealousy Gracie expresses when she is around. It is very hard for us to put her up for placement. She is an inside/outside dog, we live on a few acres so she's been free to roam but is very good about staying on our property. She walks great on a leash, is completely house trained, and knows lots of tricks. She loves to chase geese and squirrels, and I think she would make a great working dog if given the chance. She is so sweet and loving, in fact she would love to be someones lap dog. We're willing to deliver her to the right home within a reasonable distance.
Cattledog.com Listing 7/17/10
MEET BUDDY & HOLLY:
Buddy (on right) Buddy is a three year old Australian Cattle Dog/Sheppard Mix. He is extremely smart and has been the all star of every obedience class he’s taken part in. He loves to eat and he does so very quickly. He has unbelievable Frisbee skills which came naturally to him, so the sky is the limit if someone were to take the time to teach him new tricks. Buddy is has an unconquerable intensity about life. I’ve always said, if I had half of the intensity shows Buddy has when playing fetch, there would be nothing I couldn’t accomplish! Holly (on left) Holly is an Australian Cattle Dog. She is more laid back than Buddy and is a good Ying to his Yang. She enjoys a good nap and loves to lie on her back and enjoy a good belly-scratching. She does not take to fetch nearly as much as Buddy does but she likes to be part of the action. She enjoys a good bone and loves peanut butter. Both dogs love when they go for walks and Holly gets along with ALL dogs while Buddy gets along with most. He generally just does a bunch of posturing as he is mainly a big wuss. They both are fixed and have all their shots. Both Buddy and Holly are micro chipped. Both are house trained and pass the chewing stage. Why we are trying to find a new home for them… We love the both of them very much but we feel like they might be happier in a home with more activity. We got them as puppies early in our marriage when it looked like we’d have plenty of time to spend with them. Not too long after getting them, I was called into ministry which included going back to school. The demands of life have been steep ever since and we simply are not able to spend the time with Buddy and Holly that we’d like to. We will be moving back to Chicago soon and then again after I graduate seminary to wherever I find a job at a church. We know that both of these moves will be difficult with the dogs and that our living situation will most likely be less than ideal for dogs of their breed. What we are hoping for… Ideally, we would love it if they lived somewhere they could be put to work and have plenty of things to do on a regular basis. Both dogs have proven to be incredibly teachable and intelligent so I have no doubt they could be trained to do just about anything. They are great pets and we would love to see them be with a family in which they could be more active.
Cattledog.com Listing 7/5/10
MEET BLUE:
Blue is a chubby male, apx 8 years old, in need of someone to walk and play with him to get a couple of those pounds off :) He loves to swim and has all the wonderful smart ACD traits, however he is not a fan of kids, and we have a new baby who will soon be crawling..Blue will want to 'herd' him, and nip when things don't go his way..stressy for new Mom to say the least. Please find this handsome gentleman the home he deserves, not one overrun with kids, who try his patience :) We rescued Blue from a shelter in Florida, he is much happier in the MA weather, we would be happy to drive him to you within a one day range.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/24/10
MEET MOXIE:
Moxie is a 1 y.o. yellow lab/"cattle dog" mix. She is a sweet little girl who loves being with her best friend Casey (a minature schnauser) and her family (myself and my 11 y.o. daughter). She thinks she is a lap dog, although she is around 50 pounds. We love her like crazy, but she is a very timid girl, who has become overly protective of us. She needs a good home and someone who has time to socialize her properly. She is housebroken, playful (loves fetch), and loves to go on walks.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/7/10
MEET SUGGS:
Suggs is a blue heeler with a lot of red running through his undercoat. He is a very happy dog and I wish I could keep him, but I already have 2 other Heelers. I found Suggs on the side of the road down in Johnson county, and I almost ran him over so i decided that i should probably pick him up and see if i knew someone who would want to take him. I have done a small amount of training on him, and hes a very sweet dog. He is approximately a year old, his tail is bobbed, and I have no idea on his shots, but he is not neutered. He is a little bit on the hyper side if he hasn't had enough exercise for the day.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/3/10
MEET GUS:
Gus is a 3 year old neutered cattle dog mix. He's very sweet, active and playful. Knows sit, fetch, and sometimes stay. Would do well as an only dog with a couple, or family with older children. Will drive him anywhere in the state of California to bring him to you.
Cattledog.com Listing 6/3/10
MEET KIMBA:
Kimba is a nice, polite middle-aged gentleman. He will turn 9 on January 15, 2011. His ideal home is one where he can get a bit of play every day he loves to fetch and is a great soccer goalie. In exchange for a bit of play, he will offer you true commitment and a desire to be with you as a faithful companion. He currently lives with his first owner's parents in Wisconsin, having found life in his original family in Colorado just too stressful. That was a growing young family (the children are now 5, 3, and 1). When their middle child arrived, Kimba moved into our more mellow setting. He has adapted very well. He loves our pond, loves rolling in the snow, and loves to play. He seems pretty happy. However, we will be retiring very soon and moving to Florida, and are now in need of a new home for him. We hope you'll consider Kimba as your faithful companion!
Cattledog.com Listing 5/19/10
MEET GIZMO:
Gizmo is a 4 year old spayed female. She is housebroken, and knows many commands. Shots up to date. Our son was transferred quickly and could not take Gizmo with him. She loves to run and play ourdoors and is very comfortable in the house. Loves to snuggle. Like all of this breed she needs to burn off a little energy, so a fenced in yard would be needed. We do not know how she would be around young children so we think older children or adults would be best. She is a very smart girl and learns quickly.
Cattledog.com Listing 5/19/10
MEET OLLIE:
Ollie is a 5 yr. old spayed ACD. She has always been a housedog, but spends a lot of time outdoors. She is up to date on her shots and has no health issues. Ollie is a very intelligent dog and knows many tricks with hand or voice commands. She is a very quick learner and loves to learn. She came from working parents but has never been used on cattle herself. She does show interest when walking past neighbors cattle. Ollie is very loving of all people and has never shown any aggression towards anyone, although she has never been around small children. Her one problem, is aggression towards other dogs and cats. She has gotten along well with our other ACD(who is 3), until about 6 months ago, when the 3 yr. old stopped being submissive. Now they get into fights off and on and we worry that they will get hurt. When we travel and take the dogs with, we always have to keep Ollie tied if there is another dog around. We love Ollie dearly, but think she will be happier on a farm with no other dogs, and where she can have a job. Ollie was featured in a book (with photo) called Finding My Way, by May McGregor Bourret. We would be willing to transport Ollie some distance, if she was going to a good home.
Cattledog.com Listing 4/7/10
MEET NICHOLAS:
Nicholas is a gorgeous 1.5 year old Australian Cattle dog mix. He is loving and loyal and very playful, and needs more room to run. He is very protective of our family, and has had some aggression issues with strangers her perceived as a danger. He would do best with a single person or a couple without young children. Our household is just too chaotic for him.He is great with my other dog and cat, he just needs more room to run! He is neutered, leash trained and housebroken. He currently lives inside but goes outside often.
Cattledog.com Listing 3/3/10
MEET MAXIMUS:
8 year old red heeler looking for a home with older kids and big yard to run around in! He would also be perfect for an older couple because this sweet natured boy loves people. If you are outside all day, that's where he wants to be, if you are in bed all day, he would curl up right by your side. If I wasnt having twins on the way and another little one already at home, I would be with him forever. He is extremly smart and well trained. Has been kept up on all of his vacinations over the past 8 years and has never had any irregular check ups or emergency visits. He gets along well with other dogs big and small.
Cattledog.com Listing 2/14/10
MEET ZIPPER:
Zipper is a Blue Healer. She is 7.5 years old. She is an amazing dog. She loves everybody. She has been raised around children and other dogs. She loves to catch frisbees, fetch balls, go for walks/jogs, and be with the family. She can sit, turn around, jump through a hoop, lay down and pretend to be shot. Zipper's one issue is her barking. She barks non stop when she is excited. She needs a fenced in yard because she will take off after squirrels or rabbits; however, unless she is chasing something she has no desire to run off. She will come when called. We love Zipper; however, we want to place her with a family who can give her the time and attention that she deserves.
Cattledog.com Listing 2/7/10
MEET SYDNEY:
Sydney the Australian cattle dog is almost 7 years old, spayed and 40 lbs. We've had her for about 4.5 years and we got her from the shelter. She had been treated there for just about every parasite as well as Lyme disease, which never goes away, so you have to keep an eye on that. She was neglected as a pup. Because of the lack of early training, she can be very mouthy and sometimes a little unpredictable with people, so we have to give any visitors to the house a little briefing on her when they first enter about not getting in her face or petting her for too long. She also has separation anxiety, so she hates it when we leave the house. She usually has a fit of barking but she calms down after a minute. She eats anything she can get her teeth on; paper towels, envelopes, books, whole chickens, etc. Aside from the obvious dog behavior stuff, she's a sweetheart. She's incredibly loyal, a great watchdog, she loves playing frisbee, although she's not very good at it. She can be a bit independent so I don't ever let her off the leash unless we're gated in, out in the woods or in a field with other dogs, and only that when I have plenty of treats in my pocket. She does very well with obedience training and loves to learn new tricks. We're trying to find a new home for her because our homelife is becoming more and more busy, which means less and less time for fulfilling Sydney's needs.
Cattledog.com Listing 2/2/10
MEET PATCH:
Patch is an Austrialian Cattle dog 10-12 months old. We adopted him from our local animal shelter and were under the impression that he was older and didn't know until after we got him home that he is deaf. We love him but we bit off more then we can chew. I believe he deserves a family who can spend more time with him focusing on his special needs.
Cattledog.com Listing 1/28/10
MEET SERPICO:
I am a 4 year old neutered male Australian Cattle Dog (ACD) in need of a loving home. My dad just can not provide the amount of exercise and time that I so desperately deserve. He is sad at the thought of losing me but realizes that a different living situation is really what is in the best interest for me. As any ACD does, I love to run, run, run!!! A farm is what would make me the happiest as I currently live in a townhouse. I need lots and lots of exercise and play to spend my pent up energy. Up to now, I have lived mostly outside so my housetraining is so-so. I probably would do best in a home with no children or other dogs. Overall, I feel like I am a pretty good dog and if given the right home and right attention, I could be a really good pet.
Cattledog.com Listing 1/28/10
MEET ELLIE and MYA:
Ellie (Blue) and Mya (white) are liter mates and have never been separated. They are 7 years old and spayed. Very sweet, smart and playful. Love to please and well behaved. They get along with children and most other pets. I am unable to keep them at this time due to my health problems. They would be lost without one another so it's best to have a home where they can stay together.
Cattledog.com Listing 12/31/09
MEET TITUS:
"Male Australian cattle dog mix looking for his soul mate, preferably a single person to share morning runs or long walks, and movie nights on the couch!" Titus is a male Australian Cattle Dog- German Shepard mix. He's affectionate, loyal, very smart (voted the valedictorian of his puppy training class), house trained, and up to date with all his shots. Titus has a lot of energy and makes a great running and hiking companion. He'd also love a large back yard to play in (throwing the ball or Frisbee). My wife and I need to find him a good home because we have a baby on the way and already have two older dogs (they sleep a lot these days). We know that with three dogs, and a baby, we won't be able to give Titus the attention and exercise he deserves and loves. While Titus is a very playful dog, he doesn't always play well with other dogs. We recommend that he be your only dog. Also, while he's perfect for the single person, he'd also be a good fit for a couple. Though Titus is seven years old, he has the energy and playfulness of a two year old.
Cattledog.com Listing 12/22/09
MEET BOTEY:
Botey is a 1 1/2 year old, full-blooded Queensland Heeler. She is extremely intelligent and loves to work. She also loves to fetch and can do it for hours! Botey only has an aggressive tendency when she is trying to protect her owner. She needs to go to a good home or farm
Cattledog.com Listing 12/10/09
MEET SADIE:
40 pound spayed female. Predominately black and tan. Approxiimately 1 year old. Sweet dispostion. Incredibly energetic.
Cattledog.com Listing 12/10/09
MEET BLUE:
Due to death of husband and sell of farm ,need new home for 8 yr. old deaf neutered male ACD. Leash trained - no pulling, knows some sign language for commands, good with horses, dogs, cats, children. Rides well in vehicles, housebroken if in one area of house, anxious if left alone but fine if in company of another dog. Consistant vet care, no health issues, Approx. 50 lbs. Very loving.
Cattledog.com Listing 12/4/09
MEET BLUE:
Blue is an energetic loving 3 year old blue heeler. We adopted her as a playmate for our dog Lucky. She is dominate and does not let the other dog play. There can be no toys or bones as she gets aggrssive. She would do wonderfully in a one pet household or on a farm where she could run. She needs to work. Please help. We do ot want to send her to a shelter we dont know what kind of life she would have...
Cattledog.com Listing 11/19/09
MEET SNUGGLES:
Snuggles is a 6 month old pure bread ACD blue heeler. He is the most handsome ACD I have ever seen. However Snuggles was born with a disability, he was born deaf. He is extremely smart and fully trained with hand signals, as well as completely house broken. He is great with other dogs and cats, but likes to herd children( and vacuums), although I belief with constant correction he can be broken of this behavior. Snuggles is looking for a pack that fully understands the breed and is familiar with them. Snuggles is crate trained and super sweet. Unfortunately we live in a town house and taking him to the dog park every day for hours at the time has made me negglect my family and my children. I can no longer sacrifice their well being for his. He also loves to fetch, chew on his bones, and chase lasers.
Cattledog.com Listing 11/18/09
MEET SADIE MAE:
We are looking for a loving home, with a yard, for our sweet dog Sadie. Sadie is 9 years old, and has been with us since she was a puppy. Due to unforseen circumstances, we will no longer have a yard for Sadie to run and play and a yard is imperative. Sadie is good with other dogs, and has grown up with 3 small children in our home. We want her to have the life she deserves with someone who can provide a yard for her to run and play. Please contact us right away to have Sadie join your home at 970-660-4071 or 334-475-1066. We will be in Georgia for another month, and then will travel from here to Washington DC, we will be willing to meet anyone along the way. Thanks!
Cattledog.com Listing 9/20/09
MEET RUSTY:
Rusty is a neutered male Australian Cattle Dog - 4 1/2 years old, would love to live on a farm or mini-farm. He really wants to herd some livestock! He is very loyal, friendly and protective.
Cattledog.com Listing 9/28/09
MEET LILY:
Lily is a cute older pup who is about 9 months old. She is spayed and up to date on all of her shots. She has a ton of energy and loves to run. She is totally housebroke and is a very good dog. She is crate trained and because of her high energy and very curious nature I reccomend she is kept in a safe confined area such as a crate when left alone.
Cattledog.com Listing 9/25/09
MEET SHADOW:
Shadow is 5-6 years old, very beautiful, and very energetic. She weighs about 30 pounds, is healthy, and up to date on her shots. She is predominantly black and white with a small amount of brown on her paws only. She loves to run and will fetch for hours. She is also great with a frisbee. She loves the beach, lake etc. and has enjoyed running with my husband.She also learned to dive off of rocks into the river a few summers ago. Here is our story: I found this dog about 4 years ago wandering around the neighborhood. She was very malnourished and shy. I coaxed her in with food and she took to my children immediately. Within a week she began showing signs of anxiety. She would get scared of certain noises (tape measures especially) or when the children would run around and rough house with each other. We took her to a rancher who specialized in training this type of dog. She stayed with him for a month and we have tried to work with her as much as possible since then but she still will bark fiercely and run at strangers and other children. She has not bit anyone yet but I have children in my home daily and am afraid that she will eventually. Shadow is very smart and very loyal. She is extremely loving with our family. I have another dog and a cat that she has always been fine with but she has shown aggression to other dogs and I believe that she would chase other cats if given the opportunity. Her aggression is fear based and never been a domination thing. She calms down immediately when wearing a gentle leader collar. I think that she would make an excellent pet for someone that has the time and patience to work her daily. I would also recommend that she be in a home with adults or older children if possible. Shadow is housebroken and fixed. We love this dog very much and want to find her the appropriate type of home.
Cattledog.com Listing 9/24/09
MEET BRAHMA:
Our handsome Red Heeler Brahma needs good home. He is very very smart, loyal, protective and energetic. We work too much, and can't give him the attention he needs and the space to run. He loves to run for the ball, and retrieves and drops. Brahma needs a strong owner/companion who can "work" him and play with him and assure him when he is nervous. He's great with commands, such as Sit, Stay, Down. He will nip to protect us or if he feels scared or threatened, so he is best for a one dog home with adults only. He is a handsome, loving, devoted pet and we would love to find him a good home.
Cattledog.com Listing 9/15/09
MEET STELLA:
Stella is a 22# Queensland Heeler (pure? not sure) I adopted from the pound b/c my best friend loves the breed and was looking for a smaller dog than her 80# mutt she currently has. Unfortunatly she lives on the East Coast and was unable to convince herself and her husband Stella would be worth the expense getting her back home. I was not expecting another dog in our already 4 beastie home and Stella is very very interested in chasing cats and there is one living in the house now. Stella supposedly was 6 years old but she acts younger to me. She is spayed, microchipped and has all shots and a clean bill of health from the vet. She has been with our family for almost 2 months now and while we all adore her she and our terrier are attacking one another and we have to keep them separated. They both back down when confronted, but still have it in for one another. Both human adults are in Grad school and simply cannot handle the additional stress as well as I feel guilty not being able to give Stella the excercise she needs. She loves to snuggle, run, jump, and catch anything flying in the air. She does have a super sharp bark, but doesn't bark continuously just a few sharp alerts. She'd be a wonderful running companion after some initial training. I think she is acting out right now becasue of the dominance things in the house as well as simply not enough excercise and I know that is only going to get worse for her as midterms loom and deadlines appear. I fear our semi-chaotic household is actually making her more nervous than she naturally is. She gets along fine with the 14 year old Golden Sheltie, she plays with the 8 year old Spaniel Collie but she and the terrier cannot seem to see eye to eye, nor will she give up on her desire to catch the cat. She gives kisses to the people she knows and is wary with strangers and must be introduced to them gently and with control or she will attempt to make them move away from her people. The people who turned her into the pound did so b/c she was always escaping their yard; I assume this means she was bored out of her mind. She has not attempted to escape here, then again we have 4' high brick walls. Ideally she'd be an only dog for someone with room to run and an interest in frisbee or running with her. She's be wonderful at those agility course things as she is eager to please and smart as a whip. I hope someone can help find her the place and home and family she desperately deserves and needs.
Cattledog.com Listing 8/15/09
MEET BELLA:
Bella Bojangles is 11 months old. My daughter adopted Bella from our local PAWS in January and was told she was 3 months old at that time. PAWS listed her as an Australian "Shepherd" Mix however, I feel confident that she is a Heeler Mix. The vet also believes her to be a Heeler mix. She has facial traits of a Pit in my opinion however, I am unsure of her mix breed. She was spade before we brought her home. She has had all her shots, she is very healthy and on heart worm preventative. She weighs 56 lbs (as of July 18, 2009). Bella has always been quite a handful but, we were hopeful that she would calm down some once the newness of her surroundings wore off. Of course not knowing her breed or traits that came along with her -- we were, and continue to be, unprepared to handle her. Walking her on a leash has never been completely mastered as she has just grown too strong for us to continue trying to master that. She walks us! One of the major behavior issues we have with Bella, is her unprovoked nipping. I can only assume she is doing this to get our attention however, once she gets our attention, the nipping continues and will include jumping and just a slew of misbehaviors on her part that cause or could cause harm to whom ever she has decided needs to pay attention to her. She does not back off. When we try to take control of the situation, the aggression seems to increase and she is in a frenzy until we can get her contained. That being said, I do want to stress that she has never bared her teeth at us or growled in a manner that was threatening to us. I simply believe she views what she is doing as play, and although we understand that she has, as she should, lots and lots of energy -- she is just too much dog to handle and her behavior has the tendency to border on aggressive which can be scary and unpredictable. Bella is very very smart but seems to have a very short attention span for listening. She potty trained really easy, she learned basic commands very easy. Once we brought her home from PAWS, we immediately enrolled her in obedience training and she did very well with the basics of the class. However, it was quite evident by her lack of attention span, that she really wasn't going to come away with any "obedience" traits that we could enhance once the class was over. We have continued to try to teach her correct behavior however no matter how hard we have tried, she is very head strong and she listens only briefly, and then she is all over the place again, behavior wise. The vet has recommended that we put her on Prozac -- I find this too extreme and so we are not interested in doing that to her. However, we have exhausted all of our patience and resources available to us and simply know that Bella needs more than we can provide. She started chewing the wood in her kennel a few weeks ago so we keep her kennel sprayed down with apple yuk and that seems to deter her however, I think she must be extremely bored. She just needs some space to burn off the enormous amounts of energy that she apparently came with! We do not have any other animals in our household however, Bella has always only shown friendly and positive postures when encountering other dogs -- so I think she would be fine with other dogs. Bella has the ability to be very lovable, and although at times we find her to be too aggressive, I don't feel that she is ever trying to be vicious, she just wants you to do what she wants you to do, when she wants you to do it and she doesn't take "no" for an answer. That being said, I don't feel that she is suitable for a family with small children unless she is able to be contained. She doesn't know her own strength and she is very, very strong. I will be glad to answer any additional questions you may have, should you be interested in adopting Bella Bojangles. She simply deserves the best that we can do for her and that would be to find her a home that is more suited to her breed and needs.
Cattledog.com Listing 8/1/09
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