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Australian Cattle Dog

australian cattle dog
australian cattle dog
australian cattle dog
australian cattle dog
australian cattle dog
australian cattle dog
australian cattle dog
    height of an australian cattle dog
group: herding height: m 18-20"/ 45.7-50.8 cm
f 17-19" / 43.1-48.2 cm
types: weight: 33-51 lbs /
14.96-23.13 kg
colors: red speckled, blue mottled/speckled may have black patches or white patch on head
physical traits: sturdy, compact, energetic
hair type: straight, harsh, weatherproof outer coat; dense undercoat
personality/
temperament:
sturdy, watchful, alert, intelligent, alert, courageous, trustworthy, loving, loyal, brave, energetic, protective, devoted to work, wary of strangers
maintenance/
special needs:

plenty of exercise, easy to care for, not good with other pets
nickname: Blue Heeler
origination: Australia
bred for: herding, droving cattle
identifying traits:  
ideal for: farms, ranches, family, cattle herding, guarding, companionship, country life, outdoors, any climate
good with kids? yes and no. good with children it is familiar with but not with children it does not know
life expectancy: 12 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns : ear: deafness
kennel clubs: fci-(cattle dog group), akc -(herding dog breed group), uk-(pastoral group), ukc, saku, ankc-(working dog group), jkc
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australian cattle dog
australian cattle dog
australian cattle dog
 
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