Sure enough, these are not half Australian Shepherd Dog, this are half Australian Cattle Dog or blue heeler. And boy do they show it. They are very hyperactive, very powerful and ready to work at 6 months. Only the smallest pup would do well in our home; she was calm when separated from the others, rather submissive, and seemed ready to work with her human.
I don't know if she will be ours. We have to discuss it and we have to find out if there's any risk to Pearl from the mange they are (mostly) cured of. The mom and litter were truly rescued, out of a hoarding situation. The facility has been working with them to get them back to shape.