Kirby is a stunning 17-month-old blue heeler (Australian cattle dog) with a big heart, a sharp mind, and the loyal soul of a true working breed. Raised in the beautiful outdoors of Manapouri, she’s had a loving start to life with a structured routine, clear boundaries, and plenty of enrichment, but now it’s time for her next chapter.
Kirby is affectionate, intelligent, playful, and bursting with potential. She thrives on clear leadership, daily exercise, and mental challenges. She knows her basic commands, loves fetch (especially if she gets to chase a ball!), and is crate-trained, clean, and responsive to structure.
🧠 What makes Kirby shine:
– Highly intelligent and quick to learn
– Crate-trained and house-clean
– Affectionate and eager to bond with her person
– Loves fetch, training games, and enrichment
– Has been raised with daily routine and boundaries
⚠️ What Kirby needs in her next home:
– A dog-experienced person or family (ideally familiar with working breeds)
– A home with no chickens, cats, or other small animals
(Kirby has a strong prey drive and recently had an incident chasing chickens)
– A securely fenced property or long-line experience
– Someone committed to continuing her training and giving her plenty of structured outlets for her energy
Kirby is not your average pet, she’s a working dog at heart, and she’ll thrive with someone who understands her breed and wants a loyal, intelligent partner in life. In the right home, she will be extraordinary.
📍 Currently located in Manapouri, Southland.
We’re happy to talk with serious potential adopters anywhere in the lower South Island.