Australian Cattle Dog
Herding group · Medium size · From Australia
An alert, curious, pleasant herding dog with a blue or red speckled coat — needs intense daily exercise.
AlertCuriousPleasant
Lifespan
12–16 years
Weight (M)
35–50 lbs
Height (M)
18–20"
Coat
short
Ad slot · breed-mid
Trait ratings
Energy
Very High
Trainability
Very High
Intelligence
Very High
Exercise needs
Very High
Shedding
Lower = less hair
Moderate
Grooming effort
Low
Drooling
Very Low
Barking
Moderate
Good with kids
Moderate
Good with dogs
Moderate
Good with strangers
Low
Protectiveness
High
Adaptability
Apartment / new environments
Low
Common health issues
- • Hip dysplasia
- • Deafness
- • Progressive retinal atrophy
Health varies between individual dogs. Always ask breeders for OFA / health-test paperwork.
Ad slot · breed-bottom
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