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Zen

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

About Zen

Paso Robles, CA

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler

Physical Traits

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

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Zen’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Zen's Story

Cattle dog mix, maleZen (formerly Radar) is back in rescue, no fault of his own. Life happens and once a CCHDR dog always a CCHDR dog. Zen is a pint sized, low riding, rodeo clown looking for a breed-savvy, active, and engaged forever home. True to his breed, this dude LOVES to work. He is happiest in a training forward, structured environment along with another playful canine companion or two. He’s a dog’s dog. He is loyal, protective, and incredibly snuggly with his people. He does take a minute to warm up to new folks. He’s a celebrity around town and has amassed somewhat of a cult following - he’s that much of a character.<br/>Zen has grown so much since he arrived in rescue back in August 2025. His person put in a ton of training hours to get him dialed in on basic obedience, place work, ecollar, recall, loose leash walking, and more. He is fully housebroken. He is also insanely intelligent.<br/>Zen is 24lbs and 1.5 years old. He is fully vetted - microchipped, neutered, up to date on vaccines, allergy tested<br/>Zen is OK with cats as long as there are multiple supervised introductions & they don’t run/act like prey - otherwise he will chase. TRAINING IN PROGRESS: things on wheels - bikes, skateboards, and trash bins. He is also very protective of house/perimeter, and will alert bark to anyone approaching.<br/>Zen’s trainers over at Tired Tails have graciously offered a complimentary private training session and an additional group training class to Zen’s new family. They want to ensure everyone is setup for success and can continue some of the work he’s grown to love.<br/>More photos and updates: https://www.facebook.com/www.cchdrescue.org/ search in posts and photo albums.<br/>Interested in Zen? Please complete an application at: http://bit.ly/CCHDR_App<br/>Note: No transport or blind adoptions. Prospective adopters must have a plan in place to meet and pick up their dog from the foster location.

Cattle dog mix, maleZen (formerly Radar) is back in rescue, no fault of his own. Life happens and once a CCHDR dog always a CCHDR dog. Zen is a pint sized, low riding, rodeo clown looking for a breed-savvy, active, and engaged forever home. True to his breed, this dude LOVES to work. He is happiest in a training forward, structured environment along with another playful canine companion or two. He’s a dog’s dog. He is loyal, protective, and incredibly snuggly with his people. He does take a minute to warm up to new folks. He’s a celebrity around town and has amassed somewhat of a cult following - he’s that much of a character.
Zen has grown so much since he arrived in rescue back in August 2025. His person put in a ton of training hours to get him dialed in on basic obedience, place work, ecollar, recall, loose leash walking, and more. He is fully housebroken. He is also insanely intelligent.
Zen is 24lbs and 1.5 years old. He is fully vetted - microchipped, neutered, up to date on vaccines, allergy tested
Zen

Cattle dog mix, maleZen (formerly Radar) is back in rescue, no fault of his own. Life happens and once a CCHDR dog always a CCHDR dog. Zen is a pint sized, low riding, rodeo clown looking for a breed-savvy, active, and engaged forever home. True to his breed, this dude LOVES to work. He is happiest in a training forward, structured environment along with another playful canine companion or two. He’s a dog’s dog. He is loyal, protective, and incredibly snuggly with his people. He does take a minute to warm up to new folks. He’s a celebrity around town and has amassed somewhat of a cult following - he’s that much of a character.
Zen has grown so much since he arrived in rescue back in August 2025. His person put in a ton of training hours to get him dialed in on basic obedience, place work, ecollar, recall, loose leash walking, and more. He is fully housebroken. He is also insanely intelligent.
Zen is 24lbs and 1.5 years old. He is fully vetted - microchipped, neutered, up to date on vaccines, allergy tested
Zen is OK with cats as long as there are multiple supervised introductions & they don’t run/act like prey - otherwise he will chase. TRAINING IN PROGRESS: things on wheels - bikes, skateboards, and trash bins. He is also very protective of house/perimeter, and will alert bark to anyone approaching.
Zen’s trainers over at Tired Tails have graciously offered a complimentary private training session

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How To Adopt

Zen was listed as Adoptable by Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue
How can I adopt Zen?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue. 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 Zen 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 Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Zen?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Zen, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue's Adoption Policy
Our dogs go quickly. Tip: Copy and paste this form into an email with your info to get a jump on the dog of your choice! No signature is required to apply. CENTRAL COAST HERDING DOG RESCUE ADOPTION APPLICATION   Please note:  all of the information below must be supplied in order to be considered for adoption.  An incomplete application may be delayed or rejected. ABOUT YOU: Your name:                                                     spouse or partner’s name: Date of

Zen is from Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue

[Paso Robles, CA]

Our Mission
Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue (CCHDRescue) is dedicated to helping find homes for Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Australian Cattle Dogs/Queensland Heelers and other herding breeds and mixes.  This site lists dogs in shelters as well as dogs in homes and foster care, and is intended to help adopters seeking good do...
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