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14 Hearty Facts About Australian Cattle Dogs

Published: Dec 4, 2023 by Alka Polischuk · This post may contain affiliate links

Have Australian Cattle caught your attention? With their free-spirited and intelligent personalities, it's impossible not to stop and stare! Now, you want to know everything about them. So here are 14 hearty facts about Australian Cattle Dogs.

#1 Australian Cattle dogs have unique markings that make each pup truly one of a kind
A Australian Cattle Dog lying on a pile of dried maple leaves
#2 Punishing the cattle dog won’t get you far, as they’re free and independent
A Australian Cattle Dog running in the field
#3 The dingo, a Dalmatian, and a collie played a role in the breeding process
A Australian Cattle puppy lying on the grass
#4 The cattle dog was originally bred to herd cattle back to a ranch, hence the name
A Australian Cattle Dog standing in the mountain
#5 The Australian cattle dog is highly energetic and requires an experienced dog owner to train and handle this dog
A Australian Cattle Dog lying on top of the rock in the mountain
#6 These dogs love to chew more than normal, be prepared to get tough toys and large bones to keep this dog entertained
A Australian Cattle puppy lying on the pavement
#7 Australian cattle dogs are very smart, and their willingness to please makes them fast learners
A Australian Cattle puppy standing on the grass
#8 The Australian cattle dog’s lifespan is about 12-13 years
A Australian Cattle Dog standing in the garden
#9 They’re only puppies for 1 year; a 1-year-old Australian cattle dog is comparable to a teenager
A Australian Cattle Dog lying on back of sheep in the farm
#10 Australian Cattle Dogs have a dense double coat
A Australian Cattle Dog standing in the water at the beach
#11 Australian Cattle Dogs are knows also as Blue Heelers, Red Heelers, Queensland Heelers, Australian Heelers
two Australian Cattle Dog resting in the field of grass under the sun while smiling with their tongues out
#12 Heeler pups are born white
two Australian Cattle Dogs sitting next to each other in the forest
#13 The name heeler comes from the fact that they nip at the heels of cattle, hence, “heeler.”
puppy and adult Australian Cattle Dog photos
#14 Australian Cattle dogs are bred to work with cattle specifically

A Australian Cattle Dog lying in the field of flowers while smiling

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