Needing a "man's best friend" in your life? Meet Matcha! This sweet boy is the most devoted heeler puppy you will ever meet. Loyal, loving, and protective, he is a true family dog that wants to be part of your pack. He makes a great sidekick when you're on a hiking trail or the ranch, and wants to play or sleep at your feet during the day. He adores other dogs, and does great at doggy daycare. With strangers, he'll greet them but would rather focus his attention on you. He is smart and motivated by praise and positive reinforcement, making training a joy. He checks in with his chosen family, people and dogs alike, to make sure everyone is together and happy. It's clear he had a hard life before entering the shelter, and the shelter was going to euthanize him and his littermates for space. He was always the brave big brother... his siblings would cower behind him, and he would sit in the front as if to say "I have to approve of you first before you can meet my brothers and sisters". He's a very intelligent, introspective dog. As you can see from his portraits, he loves to let loose and run alongside you and your dogs. Once bonded, he will follow you everywhere. Matcha is doing wonderfully with potty training and crate training and sees his crate as a safe, cozy space. He’s also very food motivated, making him highly trainable and eager to learn. His adoption fee includes all rounds of puppy vaccines, microchipping, deworming, and a $300 refundable neuter deposit, with a mandatory neuter contract to sterilize at 6 months. He is currently being fostered in Austin Tx, but available for out of state adoption. To apply, please fill out our application form at herdinghomerescue.com/adopt **NOTE: do not inquire through Petfinder. We only accept apps through our website, Herdinghomerescue.com -- We will not see if you submit applications or questions through Petfinder.