Breed At A Glance

Australian Cattle Dog Photo

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 dna pawprint

Also known as Australian Heeler, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Queensland Heeler

This breed is not yet identified by the Canine Heritage XL Breed Test. The laboratory is still perfecting the genetic marker technology for this breed and the exact release date is unknown.

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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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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.
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Dog Breed Test Instructions
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