FREDDY - AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/BLUE HEELER / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Springfield, MA, 01104, USA
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FREDDY - AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG/BLUE HEELER / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION
Mutt Dogs For Adoption in Springfield, MA, USA
For Adoption
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Nickname:
FREDDY
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Breed
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Gender
Male
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Age
Young
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Location
Springfield, MA, 01104 USAUSA
Description
Dog Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (medium coat). OTHER PETS: Freddy was playful and communicated well with another young dog of similar size; while he was interested in a smaller dog, he also exhibited signs of prey drive during play and therefore should not live with cats or smaller dogs. Freddy would do best with a playful, well-socialized dog and should meet any dogs he would be living with prior to adoption. [NO LITTLE DOGS, NO CATS (Must Meet First)] OWNER EXPERIENCE: Experience with positive reinforcement or willingness to learn, as well as experience providing varied enrichment, teaching new skills ang playing games. [Special Experience] KIDS: Freddy is jumpy around humans, and as any dog is uncomfortable with hugs, doesn't love his mouth touched, and demonstrated his aptitude for counter surfing while at TJO. He often seeks attention, enjoys playing with toys independently and with humans, and has not engaged in resource-guarding while at the shelter. We want Freddy to be set up for success so his human family members should be old enough to understand how to interact with him safely during both play and down-time, and mindful of leaving out dangerous human food that might make Freddy sick. All minors should be actively supervised for everyone's safety. [13+ / Dog Savvy (Must Meet First)] ACTIVITY LEVEL: Freddy will thrive with regular exercise combined with mental enrichment such as food puzzles, scent games, playtime, and learning fun tricks. [Good Walking Buddy / Olympic Athlete] VETERINARY CARE: [Routine] GROOMING: [Routine Brushing] LEVEL OF TRAINING NEEDED: Positive reinforcement training will help Freddy bond with his new owner while building confidence and learning new skills and fun tricks. [Moderate]
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Physical Attributes
Coat Length: Medium -
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Organization name
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
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Location:
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01104 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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