Dogs 101- Australian Cattle Dog
the Australian Cattle Dog looking for
some canine hutzpah entered the
Australian Cattle Dog these are really
hard nosed dogs
need enduring friendship to Australian
cattle dogs don’t disappoint they are
devoted dedicated loving very loyal dogs
with some famous human dads I’ll just
say that a lot of hot guys have
Australian cattle dogs like Matthew
McConaughey Mel Gibson and country
singer George Strait it’s a good bet
these manly men are drawn to the
athleticism of these rough-and-tumble
working dogs which were bred with one
thing in mind they are what the name
implies great at driving cattle or in
this case sheep but it’s no secret where
this robust and intelligent dog calls
home the Australian Cattle Dog was
developed in the 1800’s in Australia
Australian settlers needed a dog with
stamina to drive cattle long distances
across rugged terrain their solution
crossed blue merle Colley’s with the
australian dingo the Australian Cattle
Dog has long had a pension for nipping
at the heels of livestock to drive them
forward and so today this hearty herding
dog is also known by two other names one
is the blue heeler and the other is the
red healer blue and red refer to this
medium-sized dogs rain resistant double
coat the outer coat is dense straight
and lies flat so rain beads off it and
the coat can be bluish gray or brownish
red and while some Australian cattle
dogs are plain faced many conjure up
pirate imagery because they’re sporting
a mask there might be a mosque over one
eye which is sort of like a very
striking appearance or the double mosque
and this feisty breed has a long
undocked tail with a slight curve and
good brush
if you’re thinking of bringing an
Australian Cattle Dog into your home
think carefully these dogs can adapt to
different environments but demand a high
level of physical activity two to three
hours a day of vigorous exercise for
this dog they’re relatively healthy
though the average lifespan of the
Australian Cattle Dog is 15 years
however deafness and blindness are known
to affect the breed grooming
requirements are low but the
short-haired dogs may need a bath more
often than most dogs just because they
tend to play rough training should be a
rewarding experience though because
these pooches are highly intelligent but
if you have children be careful these
high-energy dogs could nip at their
heels on the other hand once they settle
on a favorite family member they are
devoted to the end to review the
Australian Cattle Dog needs vigorous
exercise regardless of where it lives
it’s a generally healthy dog that’s easy
to groom and train but because of its
herding instincts and high-energy
personality it might not be the best
choice for families with small children
if you’ve got an active lifestyle and
you’re looking for a canine companion to
go the distance with you
the Australian Cattle Dog just might
hurt you right into its heart
