Adopting a cattle dog

North Metro Veterinary Hospital is dedicated to the placement of Australian Cattle Dogs and all Pets regardless of Breed or Medical circumstances!

Please research specific breeds prior to the commitment of adoption enabling you to make the right choice for you and your family.

Around the mid 1800's, The Australian Cattle Dogs were developed in their Homeland of Australia. The Settlers of this era needed a dog with stamina strength and intelligence to move and control cattle across rugged terrain and unpredictable weather. Throughout many generations of crossbreeding, it was the combination of The Blue Merle-Smooth Coated Collie, Dingo, Australian Kelpie, Dalmatian And Bull Terrier that resulted in today's Australian Cattle Dog or ACD. Please research specific breeds prior to the commitment of adoption enabling you to make the right choice for you and your family.

Australian Cattle Dogs, Dingo, Queens land Heeler, Red Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Australian Heeler are all names commonly used for this breed The first official registry required these dogs had an established name and ‘Australian Cattle Dog' was then chosen. This name acknowledges the wide spread working usage of the dogs and their origin without putting one variant of the name ahead of the others. Please research specific breeds prior to the commitment of adoption enabling you to make the right choice for you and your family.

We require an Application be filled out — A Home Check and Telephone Interview prior to their adoption

For the Adoption of Australian Cattle Dogs, please read the following Information Carefully!
These dogs are particular and extremely strong willed.
Only truly dedicated humans should consider harboring this breed.
Cattle dogs take a considerable amount of time and energy for the A ordinary Human — As puppies, they are highly determined to seek and destroy anything and everything if left alone to their own devices. Australian Cattle dogs have been bred to herd and do so with intense force — i.e.: biting and nipping at heels and legs. Without a herd of Cattle, most will find other things to herd, such as you, your cats, children or most anything that moves — this can be a dangerous combination if not curtailed early on as puppies for their own safety as well as yours!

A strong herding instinct and tendency to bite also means these dogs are extremely mouthy —Cattle dogs use their mouths constantly and love to taste test everything — even people as a form of acceptance and affection!

Once a Cattle Dog gains the trust of a person or family, they can be a true and loyal companion — Yet they need training and continual socialization to keep them from running your home! The Australian Cattle Dog can co-exist with children and all other pets if socialized properly.

Their versatility is endless and the rewards of having such a faithful companion is truly a rewarding gift.
Please make sure this is the right choice for you and your family

Please feel free to call us 24 hours per day with any questions or comments regarding information towards these incredible intelligent creatures!