The Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog

by Troy Richardson

Dog historians until now are having difficulty in determining the parents of Australian Cattle Dog. As far as history is concerned, there were numerous experimentations done to produce a breed ideal for the Australian outback. In 1897, the breed gained distinction as a new breed separate from the Australian Shepherd.

Ancestors of this dog breed were the collies and dingoes. The resulting offspring was bred to Bull Terrier in 1870s by Fred Davis. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, the newly discovered breed was common for serving as guard dogs and sporting companion.

All those dog types that make up the perfect heeler as an offspring have one thing in common"being unafraid of cattle. With the Australian Cattle dogs sturdiness and agility, herding the cattle with it is very easy. Although this time, this dog breed is seldom used for cattle herding; they are often owned as a pet.

This breed type is also referred by several names such as Heelers, Red Heelers, Blue Heelers, Queensland Blue Heelers, and Queensland Red Heelers. Australian Cattle Dogs derived their attributes from parent breeds such as agility, intelligence, and versatility and these give the owner enough satisfaction to have them as pet and helper. With their exceptional physical strength and smartness, this breed is also ideal to serve as a guard dog or sporting companion.

Easily identified physical appearance of this breed includes longer body with slightly curved tail. Legs are flawlessly straight when viewed from the front. It has pointed pricked ears and slightly rounded head.

Its pointed pricked ears and broad, bit rounded head are the distinctive physical features. Dark brown eyes are medium-sized and oval in shape. Its coat is composed of short dense undercoat and short straight outer coat, making its body cold and heat resistant.

Maintain the dogs overall health requirements by allowing it to engage in activities that enhances its stamina. Any activities such as tossing a ball and flyball games are already good in training this breeds physical and mental health. This dog is also an excellent jogging companion.

Australian Cattle Dogs life expectancy reaches from 12 years up to 15 years. Such life expectancy wont be met if the owner knows nothing about the inevitable hereditary disorders of this dog type. However, this breed has something to be proud of above all other breeds because it was recorded by Guinness Book of World Records that an Australian Cattle Dog has lived for 29 earth years or 203 dog years. - 20511

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