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Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Australian Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat)  : :  Female  : :  Young  : :  Medium


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About Tess
  • Status: Adopted!
  • Species: Dog
  • General Color: Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut with White
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Ear Type: Droopy
  • Tail Type: Long
  • Current Size: 53 Pounds
  • Current Age: 5 Years 10 Months (best estimate)
  • Fence Required: Yes
  • Housetrained: Yes
  • Obedience Training Needed: Needs Training
  • Exercise Needs: High
  • Grooming Needs: Moderate
  • Shedding Amount: Moderate
  • Owner Experience Needed: Breed
  • Reaction to New People: Friendly

Hi! Tess here! I am a 1 year old Heeler mix and I am looking for my fur-ever home. I am spayed and up to date on my vaccines and house-trained . I am adapting well to being a Cana-dog after my journey from Georgia. I’ve discovered these wonderful things here called sprinklers and could run through it for hours! I have LOTS of energy so I would really love a big backyard an d a dog sibling to play with. I’m not a big fan of cats as I like to chase them and they don’t like that so a home with no cats would be best for me. Because I have so much energy I sometimes get excited and jump up to tell you that I love you so a house with children age 10+ would be best for me. I’m happy to hang out with younger friends after I learn some more manners.

 

Speaking of manners, I walk great on a leash unless I see something I want to play with and then I pull a bit , but foster mom says I’m already pulling less when she corrects me. My house manners still need some work as I really like to be with you in the kitchen but my foster mom has been working hard with me to learn what is appropriate and what is not. I am crate trained and sleep in my crate at night time and I hang out in it during the day when no one is home. If I’m having a hard time calming down in the house my foster mom puts me in my crate with a toy and I’m happy to play in there while she works nearby. I really do like my crate as it’s my safe space .

 

I can sometimes be a bit timid when meeting new dogs (especially some male dogs) but I usually warm up after a little bit or I just walk away. Foster mom has taken me to the dog park and I loveeee running around there but sometimes get a little overwhelmed by all the other dogs. I’m happy to run around by myself or find a dog with a temperament similar to mine to play with. I’m great in the car (although I would love to sit in the driver’s seat with you so I will need a harness or seatbelt). When I get bored of looking out the window I lie down and sometimes even fall asleep.

 

I have been told that I’m a super sweet pup but it’s important that you know that I am very energetic. I’m looking forward to meeting you and any potential dog siblings you may have for me.

More about Tess

Good with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Quiet, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Playful, Affectionate, Goofy, Needs a companion animal

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