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Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (medium coat) : : Female (spayed) : : Senior : : Medium
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Pet of the Week 8.11.14
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Merle went home for Christmas Day with one of our staff members and she wanted to share this:
Merle came into my home (we have 4 other dogs and several cats) and she was the perfect lady~ At first, she was a little nervous, but after an hour, she was very comfortable. She did not bother or acknowledge the cats at all. One of my dogs walked up and got in her face a few times, and Merle growled at him to show she did not care for that. She was great with my two grandchildren, ages 14 and 6. She hung out under the dining room table while we had dinner and never barked. Merle does not bark really at all. She let us know she had to go outside by standing in front of the door. She did her business, on a leash, of course, then came in. She loved riding in the car to our home and back.
I believe the perfect home for Merle would be to live with a senior like her, and 1 other older pet who will not get in her face wanting to play. She'd love someone who is home all day to her all the love she deserves. Merle is the most loving, senior dog you can ever imagine. Just give her chance, and I promise you will not regret it. Come meet Merle today~
Merle came in to us as a stray. We are just getting to know her, but already can see she is a beautiful girl, shy at first, but has the happiest disposition! She responds well to children and seems to answer to Lucky (maybe this was her name?)
Foster update 10/13/14
Merle is the sweetest dog we've ever met. She loves affection from humans and other dogs. Merle drinks lots of water so we took her out frequently. She is not big on naps. She's always looking for something to do (probably the cattle dog in her) She loves to go on walks and jogs. We think she could even have fun doing agility work. She LOVES car rides. Throw a toy in the air and she will catch it. She is a beautiful dog inside & out.
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Australian Cattle Dog was developed by pioneer settlers in the 19th century to herd cattle on large ranches. Dogs the settlers brought with them from Europe, called Smithfield and the Old Smooth Collie (not the smooth collie known today), were not able to handle the long distances and inhospitable climate of the new continent. So ranchers began experimenting with new crosses. The Australian Cattle Dog primarily derived from a mix of smooth, blue speckledCollie imports from Scotland and wild Australian Dingoes. Australian Kelpie, Dalmatian, and Bull Terrier were also added. The result was an excellent herding dog, with few equals, who worked the stock quietly yet forcefully, willing and able to drive cattle across vast distances under harsh, hot dusty conditions. With superior stamina, it was well suited to Queensland. Both its guarding and herding instincts are very strong and may extend to people and other animals. Robert Kaleski drew up a standard for the breed in 1893, which was finally approved in Australia in 1903. The Australian Cattle Dog was fully recognized by the AKC in 1980. The Australian Cattle Dog has also been known as the Australian Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Queensland Heeler or Blue Heeler. "Heeler" refers to its herding skill of snapping and biting cattle's heels. Its talents are retrieving, herding, guarding, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
A working, herding breed, the Australian Cattle Dog is not suited to life alone in the backyard. One of the most intelligent breeds, it can become easily bored, leading to serious behavior problems. These dogs need to be part of the action! They are loyal, protective and alert. An excellent guard dog. Brave and trustworthy. Very good in the obedience ring and in herding and agility. Can be obedience trained to a very high level. Firm training from the start and a lot of daily leadership, along with daily mental and physical exercise will produce a fine and happy pet. It is absolutely loyal and obedient to its master, but it is something of a one-person dog. They are sometimes suspicious of people and dogs they don't know. It can be very dog aggressive, for its dominance level is high. Teach your Australian Cattle Dog that you are alpha and you will not tolerate him fighting with other dogs. Best with children in the family it has known since puppyhood. Some tend to nip at people's heels in an attempt to herd them. If you are buying a pet, avoid strictly working lines, as these dogs may be too active and intense for home life. Australian Cattle Dogs are very easy to train. Puppies are born white (inherited from the early Dalmatian crosses), but the adult color can be seen in the paw pads. Problems can and WILL arise with meek owners, and or owners who do not provide the proper amount and type of exercise. This breed does best with a job to do. If you do not have time to extensively work with and exercise your dog, or do not fully understand canine instincts and their need to have leadership, this is not the breed for you.
Merle came into my home (we have 4 other dogs and several cats) and she was the perfect lady~ At first, she was a little nervous, but after an hour, she was very comfortable. She did not bother or acknowledge the cats at all. One of my dogs walked up and got in her face a few times, and Merle growled at him to show she did not care for that. She was great with my two grandchildren, ages 14 and 6. She hung out under the dining room table while we had dinner and never barked. Merle does not bark really at all. She let us know she had to go outside by standing in front of the door. She did her business, on a leash, of course, then came in. She loved riding in the car to our home and back.
I believe the perfect home for Merle would be to live with a senior like her, and 1 other older pet who will not get in her face wanting to play. She'd love someone who is home all day to her all the love she deserves. Merle is the most loving, senior dog you can ever imagine. Just give her chance, and I promise you will not regret it. Come meet Merle today~
Merle came in to us as a stray. We are just getting to know her, but already can see she is a beautiful girl, shy at first, but has the happiest disposition! She responds well to children and seems to answer to Lucky (maybe this was her name?)
Foster update 10/13/14
Merle is the sweetest dog we've ever met. She loves affection from humans and other dogs. Merle drinks lots of water so we took her out frequently. She is not big on naps. She's always looking for something to do (probably the cattle dog in her) She loves to go on walks and jogs. We think she could even have fun doing agility work. She LOVES car rides. Throw a toy in the air and she will catch it. She is a beautiful dog inside & out.
According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Australian Cattle Dog was developed by pioneer settlers in the 19th century to herd cattle on large ranches. Dogs the settlers brought with them from Europe, called Smithfield and the Old Smooth Collie (not the smooth collie known today), were not able to handle the long distances and inhospitable climate of the new continent. So ranchers began experimenting with new crosses. The Australian Cattle Dog primarily derived from a mix of smooth, blue speckledCollie imports from Scotland and wild Australian Dingoes. Australian Kelpie, Dalmatian, and Bull Terrier were also added. The result was an excellent herding dog, with few equals, who worked the stock quietly yet forcefully, willing and able to drive cattle across vast distances under harsh, hot dusty conditions. With superior stamina, it was well suited to Queensland. Both its guarding and herding instincts are very strong and may extend to people and other animals. Robert Kaleski drew up a standard for the breed in 1893, which was finally approved in Australia in 1903. The Australian Cattle Dog was fully recognized by the AKC in 1980. The Australian Cattle Dog has also been known as the Australian Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Queensland Heeler or Blue Heeler. "Heeler" refers to its herding skill of snapping and biting cattle's heels. Its talents are retrieving, herding, guarding, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
A working, herding breed, the Australian Cattle Dog is not suited to life alone in the backyard. One of the most intelligent breeds, it can become easily bored, leading to serious behavior problems. These dogs need to be part of the action! They are loyal, protective and alert. An excellent guard dog. Brave and trustworthy. Very good in the obedience ring and in herding and agility. Can be obedience trained to a very high level. Firm training from the start and a lot of daily leadership, along with daily mental and physical exercise will produce a fine and happy pet. It is absolutely loyal and obedient to its master, but it is something of a one-person dog. They are sometimes suspicious of people and dogs they don't know. It can be very dog aggressive, for its dominance level is high. Teach your Australian Cattle Dog that you are alpha and you will not tolerate him fighting with other dogs. Best with children in the family it has known since puppyhood. Some tend to nip at people's heels in an attempt to herd them. If you are buying a pet, avoid strictly working lines, as these dogs may be too active and intense for home life. Australian Cattle Dogs are very easy to train. Puppies are born white (inherited from the early Dalmatian crosses), but the adult color can be seen in the paw pads. Problems can and WILL arise with meek owners, and or owners who do not provide the proper amount and type of exercise. This breed does best with a job to do. If you do not have time to extensively work with and exercise your dog, or do not fully understand canine instincts and their need to have leadership, this is not the breed for you.
More about ****Merle*******
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids
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