Group: Herding Group
Country of Origin: Australia, 1800s
Purpose of Breed: Herding cattle
Average Size: 35-45 lbs. and 17-20 inches tall
Color(s): Color is either red speckled or blue, blue mottled or blue speckled, with or without markings.
Coat Type: A double-coat consisting of a smooth, straight weather-resistant outer-coat and a short, dense undercoat.
Grooming: Coat requires only routine brushing. This breed requires standard care for eyes, ears, pads, and nails.
Exercise Needs: Australian Cattle Dogs are energetic dogs that need plenty of regular exercise to fulfill their need to chase, herd, and run or they may become destructive.
Temperament: Australian Cattle Dogs are smart, independent and hardworking. They are devoted to their master and tireless when given a job to do. They are alert, trustworthy and courageous, and somewhat naturally suspicious of strangers.
Common Ailments: Prone to hip dysplasia, eye disorders and deafness.
Life Expectancy: Averages 12-15 years.
Trivia: Also called Blue Heeler or Queensland Heeler, the Australian Cattle Dog has been an integral part of the beef industry's success in Australia. As populations spread to huge farmlands, this breed enabled farmers to maintain huge herds of cattle.
More Information: Australian Cattle Dog Club of America
Harley is a 3 year old Cattle dog. We looked and looked for a Cattle dog after our Patches passed away. We traveled across the state to get our Harley.
I got my Rottweilers when they were born and my Red Heeler Jack Russell mix was about 1, maybe. I'm not sure. They like to play with toys and go for walks.
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Frankie is a 9 month old Mini Australian Shepard (blue merle coloring). I got him from a breeder in PA, about 6 months ago.
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Motley is a 4 month old Australian Cattle Dog. I adopted Motley from an ad on Craigslist. His picture was so adorable, and I liked what I read about the breed, especially that they are loyal, protective, and loving family members.
My girlfriend found a litter of 5 in really bad shape and nursed them to health, losing 2, Gooch and 2 sisters survived. Belle lives with my girlfriend and I have Gooch, the other sister lives with another friend.
Here is a picture of Rascal and Baileigh. A picture was being taken of Rascal and Baileigh had to get in on the action too. Rascal is 9 years old and is an Australian Cattledog. We have had Rascal since he was 8 weeks old. Baileigh is a 3 year old Border Collie and we adopted her 2 years ago from a local rescue group. They both love to play with squeaky toys and chase balls in the backyard along with going on long walks.