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Breed At A Glance
Classification
Herding
Personality
Energetic and protective, wary of strangers
Life Expectancy
11-15 years
Average Height
17-20 inches
Average Weight
35-50 lbs
Coat Color
Blue or red speckled
Coat Length/Texture
Short straight outer coat, with dense short undercoat
Shedding Propensity
Once or twice per year (depending on sex status and region)
Australian Cattle Dog 
Also known as Australian Heeler, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Queensland Heeler
This breed is not yet identified by our thirty-eight breed test
General Temperament
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Breed History
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Body Structure and Composition
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Medical Information
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Anecdotal Information
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No Vet or Blood Required!
Our dog DNA test collection process is simple — no visit to the veterinarian and no drawing of blood. Our painless process involves a quick cheek swab in the comfort of YOUR dog house.
Did You Know?
Approximately 75 million dogs have humans in the United States. 10% of those dogs were rescued from a shelter with little or no known history.
Source: APPMA.org
The top 10 dog names of 2007 were Buddy, Max, Sadie, Jack, Daisy, Lucy, Lady, Charlie, Rocky and Duke. The list of most unusual names includes "Not Pants," "Zhivago" and "Fat Alice".
Source: Petfinder.com
Endorsements
"I am so grateful that the Canine Heritage™ Breed Test has hit the market! It is such a valuable tool in my practice because, in addition to helping me with potential health and wellness issues, it can shed light on the behavior of a specific animal and assist in the delicate balance of placing the right dog with the right owner."
Dr. Karen Halligan, DVM
Dir. of Veterinary Services, spcaLA
Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Know: Prescriptions for Happy, Healthy Cats and Dogs
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Dog Breed Testing on NBC
The Today Show's Meredith Viera discovers the heritage of her mixed breed dog Jasper with the help of our Canine Heritage™ Breed Test
Dog Breed Test Instructions
Be sure to follow the instructions and photos on this site or those included with your test kit to ensure a successful DNA collection and analysis
