| |  | | | | | | Australian Cattle Dog GiftsThe Australian Cattle Dog is a relatively new breed, dating back only to the latter part of the 19th century in Australia. Its development followed a loosely designed program to produce a dog of strength and agility for working with cattle. At that time, the Smithfield filled this role, but were found unacceptable for their noisiness and hard biting instead of nipping. Outcrosses were made with the wild dingo dog of Australia, and a collie type dog was also bred to the dingo. After adding the bull terrier to their matings, the ACD emerged as a solid bodied dog that was heavier and built with more muscle than other herding breeds.
The Australian Cattle Dog comes in only two colors, red and blue, but a variety of patterns. The dog ranges from 17-20 inches in height, weighs 35-50 lbs,... (continued below)
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| (continued) ...and should have an evenly developed, muscular body clearly suitable for its working origins.
Bred for herding and guard duty, the Australian Cattle Dog as a pet retains its wary disposition, which makes it a good choice for guard dog if properly trained. It does not however, have people aggression. It will get along with other family pets and dogs, which it may try to herd, or with whom the ACD may compete for territorial supremacy. However, strange dogs may bring its defensive nature to the forefront. A highly intelligent dog bred to work, they need regular exercise and directed activities to keep them from becoming bored and destructive. Owners must establish that they are pack leader in order to retain control. © DogDecor.com |
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