Australian Cattle Dog

Group	Herding Group
Size	Medium
Coat	Short
Origin	Australia

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Nickname

Australian Heeler, Australischer Treibhund, Blue Heeler, Bouvier Australien, Boyero Australiano, Hall’s Heeler, Queensland Heeler, Red Heeler

Color

Blue, Blue Mottled, Blue Speckled, Red Mottled, Red Speckled

Height

Males: 18-20 inches.
Females: 17-19 inches.

Weight

Males: 33-50 pounds.
Females: 33-50 pounds.

Life Span

12-16 years

Litter Size

5-6

Upkeep

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Exercise

Needs Lots Of Activity

Personality

Alert, Curious, Pleasant

Groom Needs

Occasional

Shedding

Regularly

Trainability

May Be Stubborn

Vocality

When Necessary

Good with

Introduction

The Australian Cattle Dog stands as a robust, agile herder, renowned for intelligence and loyalty. With a striking blue or red speckled coat, they exude strength and endurance. This breed thrives on physical activity and mental challenges, making them ideal for active families or work on a farm. Though reserved with strangers, they are devoted to their owners, requiring early socialization and consistent training to become well-rounded companions.