Introduction:
The Australian Cattle Dog was developed in the country Australia. The dog is a herding breed, especially used as herding trails and cattle herding. The life span of the Australian Cattle Dog is 10-13 years. The other names used for this breed is ACD, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler.
Origin / History:
The American Cattle Dogs are loyal to their owners. They are very intelligent and love to work willingly. They are brave, hardy, active and alert breed. They are usually reserved with strangers. But they bark less. They stuck to you like glue once they accept you as a friend. So they are also to as Velcro or shadow dogs. They are brave and trustful by nature. It is a one person dog. They are suspicious of people and dogs because they have very dominant nature.
Physical Appearance:
The height of the Male American Cattle Dog is 17-20 inches (43-51 cm) and the weight is 32-35 pounds (15-16 kg). The height of the Female American Cattle Dog is 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) and the weight is 30-35 pounds (14-16 kg). The American Cattle Dog is longer than it is tall. The American Cattle Dog is a well-built, powerful and muscular dog. The head is strong and broad. The eyes are in almond shape and brown in color. The nose is black in color. The ears are erect and medium in length. They have a long, brush tail. The color of the breed is blue or red speckled.
Health Concerns:
The American Cattle Dogs are prone to hip dysplasia and PRA. The merle colored dogs is prone to deafness.
Grooming:
Weekly brushing is recommended. Also daily brushing should be done during spring shedding season.
Cost:
The cost of purchasing this breed is $ 850 USD
Advantages:
The Australian Cattle Dog was developed in the country Australia. The dog is a herding breed, especially used as herding trails and cattle herding. The life span of the Australian Cattle Dog is 10-13 years. The other names used for this breed is ACD, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler.
Origin / History:
- Robert Kaleski drew up first breed standard for the Cattle Dog in 1902
- The Australian Cattle Dogs has developed into one of the most popular breeds of dog in Australia
- They were bred for endurance, toughness and herding abilities
- In 1979, the American Kennel Club took over the breed registry in US
- The American Cattle Dog was fully recognized in 1980
The American Cattle Dogs are loyal to their owners. They are very intelligent and love to work willingly. They are brave, hardy, active and alert breed. They are usually reserved with strangers. But they bark less. They stuck to you like glue once they accept you as a friend. So they are also to as Velcro or shadow dogs. They are brave and trustful by nature. It is a one person dog. They are suspicious of people and dogs because they have very dominant nature.
Physical Appearance:
The height of the Male American Cattle Dog is 17-20 inches (43-51 cm) and the weight is 32-35 pounds (15-16 kg). The height of the Female American Cattle Dog is 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) and the weight is 30-35 pounds (14-16 kg). The American Cattle Dog is longer than it is tall. The American Cattle Dog is a well-built, powerful and muscular dog. The head is strong and broad. The eyes are in almond shape and brown in color. The nose is black in color. The ears are erect and medium in length. They have a long, brush tail. The color of the breed is blue or red speckled.
Health Concerns:
The American Cattle Dogs are prone to hip dysplasia and PRA. The merle colored dogs is prone to deafness.
Grooming:
Weekly brushing is recommended. Also daily brushing should be done during spring shedding season.
Cost:
The cost of purchasing this breed is $ 850 USD
Advantages:
- The American Cattle Dogs are excellent guard dogs
- Easy to train due to their high level of intelligence
- The American Cattle Dog is hard headed and stubborn
- They can be very dog aggressive
- Not good dog with children, unless they are known to children since puppyhood
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