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Australian Cattle Dog
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| Australian Cattle Dog Breeding and Training |
 The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Australian
Heeler,
Hall's Heeler, Queensland Heeler and the Blue
Heeler, is a sturdy,
compact working dog, well-muscled, powerful, yet very agile. The
body is a bit longer than high with a slightly curved tail reaching
approximately to the hock. The front legs should be perfectly straight
when viewed from the front. The head is broad and slightly rounded
between the widely set, moderately pointed pricked ears. The oval
eyes are dark brown. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite.
The weather-resistant double coat consists of a short dense undercoat
and a short straight outer coat. It comes in blue or red speckled.
The blue speckled is with or without black, blue or tan markings
on the head with tan points. Black markings on the body are not
desirable. The red speckle variety should be evenly speckled
all over, but may have darker markings on the head.
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| Australian Cattle Dog Breeding and
Training Tips |
A working, herding breed, the Australian
Cattle Dog is not
suited to life alone in the backyard. One of the most intelligent
breeds, it can become easily bored, leading to serious behavior
problems. These dogs need to be part of the action! They are
loyal, protective and alert. An excellent guard dog. Brave and
trustworthy. Very good in the obedience ring and in herding and
agility. Firm training from the start and lot of daily attention
will produce a fine and happy pet. It is absolutely loyal and
obedient to its master, but it is something of a one-person dog.
They are sometimes suspicious of people and dogs they don't know.
It can be very dog aggressive, for its dominance level is high.
Not good with children except for family members it has known
since puppyhood. Some tend to nip at people's heels in an attempt
to herd them. If you are buying a pet, avoid strictly working
lines, as these dogs may be too active and intense for home life.
Australian Cattle Dogs are very easy to train. Puppies are born
white (inherited from the early Dalmatian crosses), but the adult
color can be seen in the paw pads.
Australian Cattle Dog Pups, puppies, breeders
Australian Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler,
Australian Cattledog, Australischer Treibhund |
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