*ZIGGY - AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/BLUE HEELER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Sacramento, CA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
*ZIGGY
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Adult
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Location
Sacramento, CA, 95827 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (medium coat). Comfort Hug Ziggy A beautiful tri-color cattle dog whose coat is so stunning it could inspire an entire home décor palette. But as lovely as he is on the outside, it's his gentle heart that truly makes him special. The shelter is a confusing place for Ziggy. The barking, the sudden noises, the constant activity—it can all feel overwhelming for a sensitive soul who doesn't quite understand how he ended up here. Loud sounds can make him nervous, and sometimes he looks like he'd rather be anywhere else. But take Ziggy out for a walk, and you'll see a different side of him. He loves his `sniffari` adventures, carefully exploring the world one scent at a time. Ziggy walks as though he has all the time in the world, pausing to investigate interesting smells and quietly take in his surroundings. He's curious, thoughtful, and wonderfully easy to be around. Every now and then, Ziggy will place his paws gently on your shoulders. It's not a jump or a demand for attention. It feels more like a question. A little reassurance. A comfort hug from a dog who's still learning that people can be trusted. He enjoys treats, knows `sit,` and carries himself with a quiet sweetness that's impossible not to love. The shelter may feel too loud for Ziggy, but his future feels easy to imagine: a peaceful home, a soft bed, leisurely walks, and someone who understands that the best friendships are built with patience and kindness. Whoever brings Ziggy home won't just be rescuing a dog. They'll be having one of the best days of their life.
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
Additional Information
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Organization name
Sacramento County Animal Care and Regulation
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Location:
Sacramento, California, 95827 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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