Meet Dandy, the sweetest little Texas Cowpoke! Dandy is a bright, affectionate 1.2-year-old Blue Heeler mix. Weighing in at just over 30 pounds, she's the perfect size—not too big, not too small. She's smart, athletic, and full of personality. Dandy loves playing fetch, tug, and learning new tricks. Once she's all tuckered out from a day of play, she loves snuggling up on her bed and relaxing near her humans. Dandy is very people-oriented and forms strong bonds with the humans around her. She follows her foster mom and dad like their sweet, happy-go-lucky little shadow. She's happiest with structure, routine, and quality one-on-one time. She is house trained, crate trained, walks well on leash, and is highly food-motivated. She already knows sit, stay, down, shake, turn, and play dead—and she loves learning more.

As a herding breed mix, Dandy can be mouthy and vocal during play and may lightly nip at heels, hands, or toes—this is something an experienced owner will recognize and know how to redirect appropriately or with basic training she would thrive. She is very gentle. Dandy had a difficult start in life and is still building confidence, so she would do best in a calm, adult-only household with experienced dog owners who understand herding breeds and value positive structure and consistency. Dandy would thrive as the only pet, where she can fully relax and not feel the need to compete for attention. With the right home, she will be a deeply loyal, loving companion who wants nothing more than to be part of her person's world. She loves her toys but she destroys them as most young dogs do but it sure is fun she says!

She's a vocal girlie and will TELL you when she's upset through growls and grumbles-it's her way of talking and communicating. That said, no matter how she grumbles or growls, she has never once bitten anyone or made us feel unsafe. We think Dandy was abandoned by her former owners or came from a backyard breeder situation because she has some emotional trauma, but came house trained and knowing sit. She is a bit of a scaredy cat and an anxious girlie, which we're working so hard on with training and love. Dandy is still a bit scared on walks and needs encouragement to get out the door, but generally enjoys it once she gets going. She is gaining self esteem/confidence daily.