The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, or Red Heeler, is related to Australia’s well-known wild dog, the dingo. These tough herdsmen are cunning enough to frequently outwit their owners. The Australian Cattle Dog is a powerful, agile herder that stands between 17 and 20 inches tall at the shoulder. The ACD has a white coat at birth that either develops blue-gray or turns red with age. There may be distinct mottling or speckling patterns in both coat colors. ACDs excel at managing and, of course, moving animals and have a strong work ethic. They are terrific jogging partners because of their endless energy and flexible gait. ACDs are famously smart, tenacious, and loyal. They are also always on the lookout for danger and may be leery of strangers. To keep ACDs emotionally and physically active, owners are advised to engage these adaptable dogs in jobs, sports, or regular exercise.
The Australian Cattle Dog is a powerful, agile herder that stands between 17 and 20 inches tall at the shoulder. The ACD has a white coat at birth that eventually turns blue-gray or red. Both types of coats have distinguishing mottling or speaking patterns. ACDs are exceptionally motivated and skilled in pursuing prey and, naturally, moving livestock. They are terrific jogging partners because of their endless energy and flexible gait. ACDs are famously smart, fiercely devoted, always on guard, and suspicious of strangers. An ACD easily grows bored and mischievous if he isn’t challenged. An ACD easily grows bored and mischievous if he isn’t challenged. To keep their dog mentally and physically active, owners of ACDs are advised to join their dogs in some work, sport, or regular exercise.
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