Australian Cattle Dog Breed
Australian Cattle Dog Classification:
Australian Cattle Dog are herd dogs.
Other Names: Australian Queensland
Heeler, Blue Heeler, Heeler, Queensland
Heeler, ACD, Cattle Dog, Red Heeler, AuCaDo,
Australian Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Australian
Cattledog, Australischer Treibhund, ACD,
Bluey
Australian Cattle Dog in Foreign Languages:
Danish: australske
kvæg hund
French: chien australien
de bétail
Spanish: perro del ganado
australiano
Swedish: Australiska boskap
dog
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Origins: Australian Cattle Dogs
were bred by drovers in Australia to move
cattle over long distances to market.
Description: Australian Cattle
dogs are medium-sized, short-coated, muscular
dogs. Their build is strong and compact,
they have erect ears and a prominent black
nose.
Size: Australian Cattle dogs weigh
between 33-55 lbs, they stand 17 to 20
inches tall.
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weight
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height |
Male |
33-55 lbs |
17-20 inches tall |
Female |
33-55 lbs |
17-19 inches tall |
Coat: Australian Cattle Dogs typically
are either "red" or "blue",
they have variety of speckled and mottled
markings and coat patterns.The Australian
Cattle Dogs coats are smooth, short with
dense fur. The solid blue coat has a bluish
appearance, caused by the mottling of
black, gray and white hairs all over the
dog's body. The red appearance is a result
white frosted hairs covering the coat.
Disposition: Australian Cattle
dogs are wary of strangers, they require
reassurance in order to stay confident.
They are loyal and good with children,
though they may nip at their heels in
an attempt to herd them.
Type Dog: Not surprisingly like
their name indicates Australian Cattle
dogs are classified as "herd dogs".
Litter Size: Australian Cattle
dogs give birth to litters of 1 to 7 puppies.
Behavior: Australian Cattle Dogs
are intelligent and quick to learn, but
has a high energy levels, an active mind,
they require attention, mental stimuli
and a moderate amount of daily exercise.
Australian Cattle dogs do best when they
have a "job" to do, if they
are not stimulated they will make their
own games, which may be destructive. They
may also herd other small animals (or
children), whether they want to be herded
or not.
Traits: Easy to train, and determined.
Country of Origin: Australia
Life Span: Australian Cattle dogs
dogs typically live 10-13 years.
Club Recognitions: FCI, AKC, ANKC,
CKC, KC (UK)
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