Goleta, CA - Australian Cattle Dog. Meet Moss a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Australian Cattle Dog

Color

Gray/Silver/Salt & Pepper - with White

Age

2 years 8 months old, Young

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

35 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Purebred

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

COURTESY POST:
Meet Moss. He is a 1.5 year old neutered cattle dog/blue heeler with a docked tail. He has had a bit of a ride in his life -- he was dumped in a rural area, then adopted by his finder, then returned for being more than the adopter (who has some special needs) could handle, then placed, and is now in need of a home again. Amazingly, Moss has remained friendly and happy throughout all of this!

Moss is housebroken and crate trained. He walks very well on a leash and is gentle and kind to every person he meets. He is deaf, but can be off leash to play fetch out on the grass pitch or walk / play on the beach as he sticks with his pack. His deafness is actually a nice quality. Anyone who knows this breed, knows you cannot stand up without the K9 jumping to alert and following you to get that pencil and sit back down again! In this case if he is sleeping he isn't disturbed by the goings on around him. He is also a cuddly dog. He sighs contentedly as he drifts off, head or paw on your leg - truly adorable. HE is adorable. He is the perfect size, a well proportioned agile 35 lbs with short hair. He does fine in the car, but won't jump in on his own which is funny because you should see him leap to catch a ball - gazelle like.

These dogs are not for everyone. They need consistent and patient adults. Moss is still mouthy like a puppy, and his deafness makes his social cues awkward for some dogs, although Moss is always okay with that!

He would love to have a family that will play with him, exercise him hard daily, and spoil him. He is good with cats and though he is good with other dogs, it might be easier if he were the only dog for now, or only with another dog that REALLY loves to play, because Moss can be a pest with his playfulness (the main reason he has been rehomed; he just won't leave his older dog sibling alone in his eagerness for fun!).

In addition to his deafness, Moss has a mild heart murmur, but nothing that the vet is worried about. Overall he is very healthy and fit and ready for a new life of fun!

If you are interested please contact Lesley at lesleysue@sbcglobal.net