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Australian Cattle Dog breed information and pictures
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The Australian Cattle Dog is part of the Herding group. The Australian Cattle Dog is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Australian Cattle Dog is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Protection, Watch Dog The Australian Cattle Dog lifestyle is Prefers to be outside herding something
It is important that when contacting a Australian Cattle Dog breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Australian Cattle Dog from a petstore which commonly are known to support Australian Cattle Dog puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Australian Cattle Dog health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Australian Cattle Dog breed standard.
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Turrella - ( King O The Ring )
Ruff N Ready Cattle Dogs
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Australian Cattle Dog |
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Group:
Herding |
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Shoulder Height:
18.00 in - 20.00 in |
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Weight:
35-45 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
High amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Excellent |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Recognized in 1980, they were originally bred to herd cattle in Australia, the task for which they are still primarily used. Original breeding stock were the Blue Merle Highland Collie, the Black and Tan Kelpie, the Dalmatian and the Dingo.
Character:
The Australian Cattle Dog is loyal, a good worker,intelligent and rarely barks.
Temperment:
With early socialization, this dog's attitude to children and other pets is ideal.
Coat:
The coat has two layers, an outer layer that is weather-resistant, short and a bit rough and an inner layer that is thicker and shorter.
Care
Occassionally groo with a brush or comb.
Colour:
Blue or red merle
Comments:
Purposes:
Protection, Watch Dog
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