Age: 3 years

Weight: 45 lb 0 oz

Sex: Male

Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler/Mixed Breed

Marco's Biography

Marco is a beautiful Red Heeler mix with lots of interest in herding whatever there is to herd. He is a dog that would do best in a single-dog family as he is not interested in the companionship of other dogs, cats or children.

Marco will soon be ready for his forever home!! He is currently in a board and train program
with Specialty Dog Training here in Oceanside, CA and in the ideal world, he would transition
from his training program directly into his new adoptive home. His board and train program
includes lessons for his new owners so here is a great opportunity to adopt a dog who has
several weeks of intensive training AND additional lessons for his new humans to help get
“them on board” with the training as well!

According to his trainer, this handsome guy is your typical cattle dog – intelligent, energetic,
loyal to his human(s), can be wary of strangers and not necessarily concerned about building a
group of canine friends. Marco will thrive with a breed savvy owner who is looking for good-
looking, canine partner to share life with. Going to dog parks or lying under the table at a café is
not something Marco would enjoy but a moderately strenuous hike or a learning a new activity
like scent training would be right up his alley!

As with all cattle dogs, solid leadership from his human and a daily routine with structure will
help Marco live his best life. He has been gaining confidence each week in his training program
as he learns new skills and understands what is being ask of him. While his trainer believes he
could co-exist with another dog, he seems to be selective in his choice of canine friends. We
have not seen him around children but unless the home is very breed savvy, we would not
recommend a home with children. Marco appreciates his space and children typically do not
understand this concept well.

If you are interested in adopting a dog with the mind of a rocket scientist and exceptionally good looks, Marco could be the one for you. He is currently reviewing applications so please click below and submit yours today if you'd like to come meet him.

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