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
General Temperament
Information about this breed will be included shortly.
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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The top 10 dog names of 2010 were: Bella, Bailey, Max, Lucy, Molly, Buddy, Maggie, Daisy, Charlie and Sophie. The list of most unusual names include: Pickle Von Corndog, Lord Chubby Pruneface, Badonkadonk, Ninjastar Dangerrock, Bettie Poops, Geez Louise, Barnaby Bones and Dog Vader.
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Dir. of Veterinary Services, spcaLA
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