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Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian cattle dog is of moderate build. Smart, hardy, independent, stubborn, tenacious, energetic and untiring.

Overall Status

Height 17 to 20 inches
Temperament Alert, Curious, Pleasant
Weight 35 to 50 pounds
Life Expectancy 12 to 16 years
Coat Color Blue, Blue Mottled, Blue Speckled, Red Mottled
Barking Level When Necessery

Quick Factors

Playfulness
Dog Friendly
Exercise Need
Grooming Needs
Strangers Friendly
Family Affectionate
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Daily Care

Grooming Tips Exercise Tips Feeding Tips Health Tips Trainability

The Australian Cattle Dog doesn't need much attention in grooming, trim nails regularly, and brush him periodically, to keep him clean and healthy.

He has a double coat and sheds his undercoat twice a year. During shedding season, brush more frequently to remove the dead hair, every few days he will need a thorough brush and a warm bath.

History

The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), or simply Cattle Dog, has been nicknamed a "Red Heeler" or "Blue Heeler", "Queensland Heeler". It is a breed with a goal of being the perfect herding dog.

In the early 1800s, Australia's first cattle dogs were the Smithfield, imported from the British and could not meet the challenges of the Australian interior. And the stockmen began a long process of breeding a more suitable herding dog to the environment.

ACD has been proved to be an excellent choice for herding in practice. And its popularity grew rapidly throughout the 19th century. Eventually, it became popular in the United Kingdom and the United States, as well.

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