- Name: Izzie
- Owner: jjakz13
- Breed: Australian Cattle Dog
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- Spay/Neutured: Yes
- Age: 2 Years 9 Months
- Description:
Australian Cattle Dog
Next Breed: Australian Kelpie
Previous Breed: Australian Bulldog
The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler and Red Heeler is a breed of herding dog developed in Australia for droving cattle. It is a medium-sized short-coated dog with a lot of energy, intelligence and an independent streak.
History
The precise origins of the Australian Cattle Dog are not known, but they appear to have been a distinct breed as early as 1897. It began when Smithfields were originally used in Australia for mustering cattle. They were noisy and bit too hard, so they were bred with the Dingo, a wild dog prevalent in Australia. The resulting crosses were known as “Timmins Biters,” which were quieter, but still bit hard. A primitive stage of Collie unlike that of today's Border Collies and Smooth Collies, used for mustering sheep, were then bred to the Dingo. In 1840, Thomas Hall bred a couple of Blue Smooth Highland Collies with Dingoes and produced “Hall’s Heelers”, the noted, hardy, tireless, controllable, strain of dog. Then, in the 1870’s Fred Davis bred some Bull Terrier into them to make the dogs more aggressive. These were relatively common as sporting and guard dogs in the late 19th and early 20th century. The resulting Cattle Dog was of a slightly heavier and more muscular build than the Border Collie and of less temperamental nature, with good herding ability, the stamina to withstand extremes of temperature and the resourcefulness to forage and to feed itself on an omnivorous diet like a wild dog. Physically, the Heeler has inherited a big broad head and strong jaws from the Bull Terrier. From the Dingo comes the distinctive sandy colour of the legs and rather large, pricked ears.
Appearance and Size
Australian Cattle Dogs exhibit two primary coat colours: blue and red. In both cases the colouration is not solid. The distinctive colouration of the Australian Cattle Dog is the result of white and grey hairs closely interspersed with red or black hairs. This is not a roan or merle colouration but rather the result of the ticking gene, the same gene found in Dalmatian (dog). In addition to the primary colouration, Australian Cattle Dogs also display some patches of solid or near-solid colour, most notably a mask over one or both eyes. A female Australian Cattle Dog should measure approximately 17 to 19 inches at the withers. A male Australian Cattle Dog should measure about 18 to 20 inches at the withers.
Personality
Like many working dogs, Cattle Dogs have high energy levels and active minds. They need plenty of exercise and a job to do, so non-working dogs need to participate in dog sports, learning tricks, or other activities that engage their body and mind. Some individuals find repetitive training frustrating and dull, so owners should aim to make training sessions varied and more exciting in order to keep their dog interested. Cattle Dogs who do not receive the appropriate exercise and entertainment will invent their own, often destructive, activities. These dogs are, by nature, wary. They are naturally cautious, and grow more so as they age. Their cautious nature towards strangers makes them perfect guard dogs, when trained for this task.
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Videos of Australian Cattle Dogs
Amazing Double Dog Tricks #1
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Australian Cattle Dogs near Yosemite
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Australian Cattle Dog Tricks
My 7 month old girl, improvising her arsenal of tricks. Smarter, most loving and loyal dogs in my experience!
Australian Cattle Dogs
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Yosemite Cow Dogs 5 11
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Sept 26 2010 Maizie the Australian Cattle Dog Blue Heeler Wag On Inn Rescue Courtesy.MOD
Maizie is an amazing girl who is looking for her forever home. Please apply to adopt her at: www.wagoninn.rescuegroups.org She is housebroken, good with other dogs, and needs an experienced pet owner. Best in a home with women but does well with some men...more comfortable with some men. Great gal.
Herding Cattle Dogs: Montana & Texana
Montana is no longer on this earth (May 28, 2009), although she will always be in our hearts. We are thankful for the love and devotion that she gave us during her time in our lives. Please watch in high quality (HQ) for more definition www.pastorganadero.mex.tl
Yosemitebear Mountain Farm, Australian Cattle Dogs 7-10
Nemo & Grawley's pups 104 & 105 of this line I have produced.
The "Other Diesel" Little Male Australian Cattle Dog
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Australian Cattle Dog - Puppies.wmv
father : CH. Reddenblu`s The Xceptonist mother : Ch, Jr CH. BIG STAR dogs from Mad Maxx
Australian Cattle Dogs vs. Country Music
Our cattle dogs apparently hate country music greeting cards.
Best buddies - Australian Cattle Dog & Border Collie
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australian cattle dogs playing tetherball
A bar G Ranch's australian Cattle dogs, Mom (Wrangler) and son (Doc) playing a serious game of tetherball
Australian Cattle Dogs silent woof
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