Thanks for the tip-off, lizbud...otherwise I might have missed this beautiful Aussie girl. Yep, Shasta, you are an excellent example of a Blue Heeler (also called a Queensland Blue). It's incredible that you could have gone sooooo close to being put down. But thank goodness you were saved by the US ACD Rescue Group to go live the kind of life that ACDs were born for...loving the companionship of their owner & having lots of activities.

The Australian Cattle Dog is the national dog here in Australia...& we even give our police the nickname 'Blue Heelers'. My brother owns a Blue Heeler named Harry (his pedigree name is Bushblue Grenadier). Harry would think you're a 'good sort', Shasta. (That's Aussie for a good-looking female!). Harry's favourite pastime is standing watching the kangaroos on the boundaries of the property. He'd love to have you beside him, Shasta. You'd make a perfect couple.

You've done your Australian heritage proud, lovely Blue Girl. Harry sends you lots of kisses!
Marie (who lives in the state of Queensland where your breed originated)