LEROY - AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/BLUE HEELER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Highland, IL, 46531, USA
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LEROY - AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/BLUE HEELER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Highland, IL, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
Leroy
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Adult
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Location
Highland, IL, 46531 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (medium coat). Please contact kayladarriagagmail for more information about this pet. From silly upside-down snoozes to soulful puppy eyes, Leroy is the definition of a loyal, snuggly best friend. This 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog is playful, smart, and oh-so-loving—just waiting for his perfect person to share all the cuddles with. Fostered in Argos, IN | ~2 years old | Australian Cattle Dog | Housetrained Leroy is the total package—affectionate, fun, and incredibly loyal. He LOVES cuddling on the couch, snuggling into warm blankets fresh from the dryer, and rubbing his face on yours when he wants attention. Squeaky ball fanatic Completed obedience classes—smart and eager to please Great in the car and enjoys short walks Excellent house manners Showing wonderful improvement on leash around distractions, including other dogs Leroy would do best as the only dog in his home or could live with a submissive female dog. While he’s sweet and friendly with people (just ask his vet team!), he’s happiest and most relaxed when he doesn’t have to share his space with more dominant dogs. Leroy may display reactivity toward certain dogs and requires active management during such encounters, particularly in confined spaces such as elevators and hallways. Due to these tendencies, Leroy is not well-suited for apartment living. Leroy would thrive in a calm, adult-only home -- perfect for a single person or a couple looking for a loyal, snuggly companion in a home where interactions with unfamiliar dogs can be minimized and managed appropriately. Leroy is NOT SUITED FOR AN APARTMENT . If you’ve been waiting for that one special dog to be your best friend, Leroy is your guy!
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium Altered Yes -
Behavioral Characteristics
OK with Kids: No OK with Dogs: No Energy Level: Moderate Activity Level: Moderately Active Obedience Training: Has Basic Training Other: - Yard Required
- Housetrained
- Good in a Car
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Personality
Personality Characteristics - Playful
- Affectionate
- Intelligent
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Additional Information
Was the Dog Found No Other - Up-to-date on Vaccinations
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CREATE A WANTED ADRescue Information
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Organization name
Come Bye Border Collie Rescue
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Location:
Highland, Illinois, 62249 USAUSA
Breed overview
Overview:
A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.
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