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Sheila - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Highland, IL, USA

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Nickname
Sheila
Breed
Mutt
Gender
Female
Age
Young
Location
Highland, IL, 62249, USA

Description

Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Highland, IL, USA

Dog Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (short coat). Meet Sheila! Sheila is an adorable 4-month-old Cattle Dog puppy with all the intelligence, awareness, and enthusiasm the breed is known fo

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r. Her greatest strength right now is how connected she is to her person. She's already showing classic Velcro Cattle Dog traits, keeping track of where her human is at all times. Her eye contact is fantastic, and she's eager to learn. She's just beginning her training and is already making great progress with basic skills like sitting, walking on a leash, and keeping all four paws on the ground when greeting people. Right now, she's so excited to meet everyone that she wants to launch herself into every hello, but she's very responsive to redirection and learning quickly. Sheila settles beautifully in her crate with very few interruptions and is doing wonderfully with her potty training. Sheila is not currently spayed, but will be before adoption. As you'd expect from a young Cattle Dog, Sheila has plenty of drive. She loves romping with the biggest dogs in her foster home, happily chasing them during zoomies. She reads other dogs well, respects their signals, and isn't a pest when they ask for space. Like all Cattle Dog puppies, Sheila will need continued training, structure, and appropriate boundaries as she grows. She's currently working on channeling her excitement in appropriate ways. If her foster mom isn't paying attention, Sheila may occasionally leap up and try to grab a shirt or fingers in play, but she's very responsive to guidance. The good news? She hasn't shown any interest in nipping at ankles—a definite bonus for a Cattle Dog puppy! Sheila is a bright, engaging little pup who will thrive with an active family committed to continuing her training. With consistency and positive guidance, she's going to grow into an exceptional companion.

⛛ Physical Attributes

Coat Length
Short
Shedding Amount
No

⛛ Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
High
Activity Level
Highly Active
Other
Yard RequiredCrate Trained

⛛ Personality

Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes
Intelligent
Yes

⛛ Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes

Rescue Information

Organization name
Come Bye Border Collie Rescue
Location
Highland, Illinois, 62249
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Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-1723255
Date Listed
08/12/2026
Date Expires
11/10/2026

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  1. Do your research - find out what types of dogs would be a good fit for your lifestyle and the activity level of your family. Also keep in mind the grooming needs of certain breeds that might require frequent maintenance.
  2. Decide what you can handle - before you get sucked in by all the adorable puppy eyes you're about to see, think long and hard about the appropriate age dog for your family or if you are capable of caring for a special needs dog. Puppies are a lot of work, if you don't have time for potty training and obedience classes you'll want to consider an older dog. There are plenty of middle aged, vibrant dogs up for adoption as well as many senior dogs that would be a great fit for a family looking for a more subdued dog with lots of love to give.
  3. Learn about the shelters and their adoption policies - It might be easier to start looking at shelters within a certain radius of home but don't be afraid to venture out to other states as well. Many states have larger populations of adoptable dogs and their shelters are willing to transport pets to suitable adopting families. Some shelters might have requirements for a home visit, a fenced yard or require you to visit the pet multiple times before you commit to adopting. Understand that the shelters are doing their best to place the pets in suitable homes and these requirements are in the best interest of both you and the pet
  4. Start looking… - Once you know what you're looking for and what to expect you can start your search through thousands of adoptable dogs. PuppyFinder allows you to search by age, breed, location and gender.
  5. Meet in person. - Whenever possible it is best to meet the animal in person before agreeing to bring them into your life. Even though photos and descriptions can tell you a bit about a dog, you can't get a true feeling for the animal until you are able to interact with them and make sure they are a good fit for your entire family, including other pets.

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