Louisa, VA - Cattle Dog. Meet Misty a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Cattle Dog

Color

Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White

Age

5 years 1 month old, Adult

Size

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

Weight

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Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Breed: Red Heeler
Age: 4 Years
Status: Spayed, Up-to-Date on Vaccinations, Housebroken

Misty is a spirited and intelligent red heeler with a big personality and an even bigger heart. This 4-year-old girl is looking for a forever home with an experienced adopter who understands heeler behavior and can provide her with the structure, guidance, and patience she needs to thrive.

🐾 About Misty:
High-Energy Girl: Misty loves playtime, fetch, and romping around with her favorite toys. She’s a great match for an active household or farm life, where she can channel her energy positively.

Loyal & Devoted: This girl bonds strongly with her humans, offering endless affection and companionship.

Smart & Trainable: Misty knows basic commands like sit, stay, lie down, and wait. She is currently working with our trainer on leash manners and food guarding issues.

Confident Leader: Misty gets along with other dogs and cats, but she does take on a dominant role and has a natural herding instinct, true to her heeler roots.

🚦 Special Considerations:
Misty is a true heeler with typical heeler tendencies:

She may resource guard her humans from other dogs, so a home with no other pets or well-managed introductions would be ideal.
She prefers her own comfort zone and does not react well to being pushed outside of it. For example, if moved unwillingly, she may react with a nip—a behavior that needs a knowledgeable owner who can provide firm but fair boundaries.
Due to her strong-willed nature, Misty is not suited for a home with children.

🏡 Ideal Home:
Misty would thrive with an experienced adopter who is familiar with herding breeds and can offer a calm, structured environment. She needs someone who is committed to continuing her training, providing clear expectations, and giving her plenty of physical and mental stimulation.

If you have the experience and patience to help Misty shine, she promises to be a loyal and loving companion who will bring adventure and joy to your life. Are you Misty’s perfect match?