MARLEY - QUEENSLAND HEELER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Texas Heeler Dogs For Adoption in Santa Barbara, CA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
MARLEY
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Senior
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Location
Santa Barbara, CA, 93110 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Queensland Heeler (medium coat). Marley has been at the shelter long enough that he's basically staff â the kind of dog everyone loves but somehow hasn't made it home yet. He's been waiting longer than he should have to find his person â and if you've ever met a cattle dog with a little gray on his muzzle and a whole lot of life in his eyes, you already know what you'd be getting. Marley is that dog. The one who sits politely when you walk up, offers his paw before you even ask, and makes you feel like you've known him for years. He knows sit, shake, speak, down, stay, and come â and he means every one of them. Multiple foster families have taken him home and come back with the same report: easy, well-mannered, house-trained, and perfectly happy to hold down the fort when you're out. He loves people â new faces included â and can share space with other dogs, though heâs a little picky in who his housemates are. Fair enough, honestly. Here's the thing about Marley: he's got that rare quality where the wild cattle dog energy has mellowed into something even better â enthusiasm with an off switch. He'll absolutely join you on a long hike and keep pace the whole way. He'll also settle in beside you at the end of the day like he's been doing it his whole life. He's the kind of dog people write about years later, the one they say changed everything. Marley is waiting for you at Santa Barbara County Animal Services, Overpass Rd. Go meet him. You'll understand immediately.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
Additional Information
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Organization name
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Barbara
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Location:
Santa Barbara, California, 93110 USAUSA
Breed overview
Overview:
The Texas Heeler is a dynamic crossbreed, originating from the deliberate pairing of the Australian Cattle Dog and the Australian Shepherd, predominantly in, as its name suggests, Texas. This intelligent and energetic canine typically boasts a medium build, with a strong, athletic frame well-suited for an active lifestyle. Their coat can vary widely in color and pattern, often displaying the striking merle or mottled markings of their parent breeds. Temperamentally, Texas Heelers are known for their loyalty, eagerness to please, and high energy levels, making them excellent companions for active individuals or families who can provide ample exercise and mental stimulation. Due to their herding instincts and need for space, they are generally not suitable for apartment living and thrive in homes with yards. While generally robust, they can inherit health concerns common to their parent breeds, such as hip and elbow dysplasia, and certain eye conditions. Prospective owners should be prepared for a dedicated and engaging canine partner.
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