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Cattle Dog Details
Height: Dogs 46-51 cms (approx.
18-20 ins) at withers Bitches 43-48 cms (approx. 17-19 ins) at withers
Colour:
Blue-Mottling, Speckling or Tan permitted. Red Speckle with
or without Red markings.
Coat:
Straight Hard Dense Outercoat with a thick undercoat.
General
Appearance: Medium sized, Strong body. Head broad, ears
are pricked, tail long and coated. The general appearance is that
of a strong compact, symmetrically built working dog, with the ability
and willingness to carry out his allotted task however arduous.
Its combination of substance, power, balance and hard muscular condition
must convey the impression of great agility, strength and endurance.
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Dog
Facts
Price:
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Temperament:
Loyal, Courageous, Dilligent
Characteristics:
As the name implies the dog's prime function, & 1 in
which he has no peer, is the control & movement of cattle in
both wide open & confined areas. Always alert, extremely intelligent,
watchful, courageous & trustworthy, with an implicit devotion
to duty making it an ideal dog.
Lifespan:
12 - 14 yrs
Recommended
for: Active people & families.
Be Aware
#Check puppies for deafness.
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During The 1830s selective breeding
was done, with the Blue Merle Collie, Dalmatian, Old English Sheepdog,
Australian Kelpie, Smithfield and the native Dingo. Over the years
the breed progressed to the Australian Cattle Dog we have today.
The results are a rugged powerful working dog, that is ready, willing
and able to drive cattle vast distances under harsh, hot, dusty
conditions. Both its guarding and herding instincts are very strong
and may extend them to people and other pets. They are very loyal
and obedient and can be very much a one-person dog. They may also
feel that they need to establish dominance over other dogs.
Grooming-
little care is needed for their coarse, shorthaired, weather-resistant
coat. A brush and a bath when necessary.
Exercise-
these dogs have incredible stamina and enjoy whatever activity you
can give them. Without exercise and things to do they become bored
and destructive.
Health-
Extremely hardy, some may suffer from hereditary deafness and some
eye problems.
For Diet and other general dog health information Health/Nutrition
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