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Australian Cattle Dog

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Australian Cattle Dog Life habits and morphological characteristics

The head is broad, slightly arched between the ears, in proportion and in balance with the rest of the body. The ears are of medium size, broad at the base, well muscled, erect and of medium point. The eyes are dark brown, oval, of medium size, neither protruding nor sunken, and are alert and intelligent. The alert and curious look is characteristic. The nose is black, the same color as the body. The cheeks are well muscled, but neither coarse nor prominent. The jaw is strong, thick and well developed. The teeth are sound and strong, regularly arranged, meeting in a scissor-like bite, the lower incisors closing behind the upper incisors, and the teeth are neither protruding in nor out. The neck is quite strong and powerful, of medium length, gradually widening from the throat and curving toward the body. The body length is measured from the front of the sternum to the buttocks, and the body length is greater than the height at the withers, the ratio being about 10:1. The topline is lev

Australian Cattle Dog Distribution range and habitat

Origin Australia

Australian Cattle Dog Detailed Introduction

Australian Cattle Dog, also known as Australian Queensland Heeler and Blue Heeler. Originated from Australia. Australian Cattle Dog is the creator of the 29-year longevity record of dogs.

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The origin of the Australian Cattle Dog is more complicated. There is an endangered blue heeler in the UK. They drove sheep and cattle on the docks onto the ships by biting the front and rear limbs of livestock. There are many different opinions about the origin of the Australian Cattle Dog, but it is very similar to this short-tailed dog. In the 19th century, an Australian pioneer named Thomas Smithao needed to breed a dog similar to this dog, and at the same time required this dog to be strong and sturdy to overcome the difficulties faced when driving cattle. In the breeding process, he took advantage of the dingo's ability to crawl and quietly catch food, and bred a dog that is very similar to the Australian cattle dog today. This dog is very alert, so training should be strengthened at an early age. The breed is a hybrid of ancestors of many different breeds. Including the dingo, Highland Collie, Dalmatian, Australian Corby, Old English Sheepdog, etc. The most important of these is the dingo. The Australian cattle dog is the creator of the 29-year longevity record of dogs.

The Australian cattle dog is a strong, versatile, well-proportioned working dog. It has solid, powerful, well-proportioned and muscular characteristics, giving people the impression of being very agile, flexible, powerful and tough. The Australian Cattle Dog is energetic, has long endurance and is versatile. In the Australian interior, the Australian Cattle Dog is mainly used to guide cattle over long distances. It also needs to adapt to the living environment in the wilderness and control the cattle in the most precise and labor-saving way.

The Australian Cattle Dog is highly alert and is known for its strong bite force. It is not suitable to be kept as a family pet dog.


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