The Australian Cattle Dog is a medium-sized breed of dog that was originally bred in Australia for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, energetic, and hardworking, and make excellent working dogs.
Australian Cattle Dog
Also known as Blue Heeler, Queensland Heeler, Australian Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Cattle Dog
Origin
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- New South Wales/Queensland
- Era
- mid-to-late 19th century
Group
- Herding
Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Size
- Height
- Male 46–51 cm · Female 43–48 cm
- Weight
- 15–23 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- short
- Colours
- blue, blue mottled, blue speckled, red speckled
Traits
- alert, curious, pleasant, loyal, protective, intelligent