| The Australian Cattle Dog is a relatively healthy | | | | act as a guard dog, then the Australian Cattle |
| and long-lived breed. Their average life | | | | Dog may be perfect for you! |
| expectancy is 12 to 15 years. | | | | Bred in the 19th century by early settlers, the |
| Australian Cattle Dog is a medium-size dog about | | | | Australian Cattle Dog is a mix of Collies imported |
| 17 to 20 inches and around 35 pounds. | | | | from Scotland and Australian dingoes with a few |
| Australian Cattle Dogs exhibit two primary coat | | | | other breeds. |
| colors: blue and red. In both cases the coloration is | | | | That being said, as a pet you may find your |
| not solid. | | | | Australian Cattle Dog exhibiting herding behavior. |
| The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the | | | | As they have the instinct of controlling herds This |
| Australian Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Queensland Heeler | | | | dog can be a one-man dog so to speak, and may |
| and the Blue Heeler, is a sturdy, compact working | | | | nip at the heels of your friends when they come |
| dog, well-muscled, powerful, yet very agile. The | | | | to visit trying to herd them. Proper training needs |
| body is a bit longer than high with a slightly curved | | | | to be done in order to have a pet that does not |
| tail reaching approximately to the hock. | | | | chase off everyone you know. |
| If you are looking for an intelligent dog that will | | | | |