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Buddy

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

About Buddy

Berryville, VA

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Friendly
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Buddy’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Buddy's Story

If interested, please contact the foster home. Petfinder Profiles doesn't always work.<br/><br/>We all know cattle dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and most importantly, temperaments. Have you always dreamed of having a “real” cattle dog? One with intensity and drive? Meet Buddy! Buddy is the dog for you!<br/><br/>Buddy doesn’t know a quiet day. Buddy runs. Buddy herds. Buddy chases. Buddy is Velcro. Buddy barks his “pay attention to me” bark when you… aren’t paying attention. No is a word that has never been in his vocabulary (until he met his current foster momma) Buddy is friendly and playful with dog friends he has made. This does come with a strong caveat. He very reactive to dogs when restrained or leashed, which obviously makes MEETING new friends a bit of a challenge. We did successfully integrate him successfully with his three foster siblings, who he is enjoying playing with. But read the opening sentences. Buddy’s version of play is intense. It comes with running and chasing and herding and nipping. If you are looking for a playmate for a current dog, you absolutely need to know your current dogs level of tolerance for his shenanigans.<br/><br/>The craziest thing though? At the end of a long, full, rewarding day… he snuggles… better than any previous foster I’ve had. He will crawl up in my lap and ZONK OUT.<br/><br/>With his leash reactivity he switched between foster homes, moving from an urban setting to a rural farm setting, and is settling in really fast. He did fine meeting his new foster mom and dad, but doesn’t like being approached where the attention is focused on him.<br/>Because of his leash reactivity, a home with someone who is either committed to working on his leash reactivity, or where his time on a leash can be minimized is a must.<br/>If you have cats or kids, he may not be the dog for you. He is also prey driven, and shows chasing and herding instinct in our barn cats, goats, and chickens. He loves herding the cats. They don’t love it, but they are dog-savvy and tolerate him. I have very well trained kiddos, and when everyone is calm everyone gets along fine. I haven’t tested having them sprint across the yard, but based on his reaction to literally everything else, he will happily herd them too.<br/>He is crate trained, house trained, and knows some basic commands.<br/><br/>* 2 years old, neutered male<br/>* up to date on appropriate vaccinations, microchipped and on monthly flea/tick/heartworm prevention<br/>* crate trained, house trained, knows some basic cues (sit, stay, leave it, working on fetch)<br/>* Buddy has been reactive to other dogs when leashed.<br/>* A suburban or rural setting would be ideal or a home with a yard for Buddy to stretch his legs. His recall needs work before he can be trusted off-lead in a farm setting.<br/><br/> Loves morning runs, late morning runs, afternoon runs, and evening runs.<br/><br/>Please contact Bleuetfarm@gmail.com.<br/><br/>Complete an Application:<br/>https://search.app/x6VdVLYHVyXCqR9G7

If interested, please contact the foster home. Petfinder Profiles doesn't always work.

We all know cattle dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and most importantly, temperaments. Have you always dreamed of having a “real” cattle dog? One with intensity and drive? Meet Buddy! Buddy is the dog for you!

Buddy doesn’t know a quiet day. Buddy runs. Buddy herds. Buddy chases. Buddy is Velcro. Buddy barks his “pay attention to me” bark when you… aren’t paying attention. No is a word that has never been in his vocabulary (until he met his current foster momma) Buddy is friendly and playful with dog friends he has made. This does come with a strong caveat. He very reactive to dogs when restrained or leashed, which obviously makes MEETING new friends a bit of a challenge. We did successfully integrate him successfully with his three foster siblings, who he is enjoying playing with. But read the opening sentences. Buddy’s version of play is intense. It comes with running and chasing and herding and nipping. If you are loo

If interested, please contact the foster home. Petfinder Profiles doesn't always work.

We all know cattle dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and most importantly, temperaments. Have you always dreamed of having a “real” cattle dog? One with intensity and drive? Meet Buddy! Buddy is the dog for you!

Buddy doesn’t know a quiet day. Buddy runs. Buddy herds. Buddy chases. Buddy is Velcro. Buddy barks his “pay attention to me” bark when you… aren’t paying attention. No is a word that has never been in his vocabulary (until he met his current foster momma) Buddy is friendly and playful with dog friends he has made. This does come with a strong caveat. He very reactive to dogs when restrained or leashed, which obviously makes MEETING new friends a bit of a challenge. We did successfully integrate him successfully with his three foster siblings, who he is enjoying playing with. But read the opening sentences. Buddy’s version of play is intense. It comes with running and chasing and herding and nipping. If you are looking for a playmate for a current dog, you absolutely need to know your current dogs level of tolerance for his shenanigans.

The craziest thing though? At the end of a long, full, rewarding day… he snuggles… better than any previous foster I’ve had. He will crawl up in my lap and ZONK OUT.

With his leash reactivity he switched between foster homes, moving from an urban setting to

How To Adopt

Buddy was listed as ADOPTABLE by Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association, Inc.
How can I adopt Buddy?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association, Inc.. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Buddy is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association, Inc. for details on the pet.
When can I meet Buddy?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association, Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Buddy, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association, Inc., and they'll be happy to help!

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