14 Hearty Facts About Australian Cattle Dogs

Have Australian Cattle caught your attention? With their free-spirited and intelligent personalities, it's impossible not to stop and stare! Now, you want to know everything about them. So here are 14 hearty facts about Australian Cattle Dogs.

#1 Australian Cattle dogs have unique markings that make each pup truly one of a kind

#2 Punishing the cattle dog won’t get you far, as they’re free and independent

#3 The dingo, a Dalmatian, and a collie played a role in the breeding process

#4 The cattle dog was originally bred to herd cattle back to a ranch, hence the name

#5 The Australian cattle dog is highly energetic and requires an experienced dog owner to train and handle this dog

#6 These dogs love to chew more than normal, be prepared to get tough toys and large bones to keep this dog entertained

#7 Australian cattle dogs are very smart, and their willingness to please makes them fast learners

#8 The Australian cattle dog’s lifespan is about 12-13 years

#9 They’re only puppies for 1 year; a 1-year-old Australian cattle dog is comparable to a teenager

#10 Australian Cattle Dogs have a dense double coat

#11 Australian Cattle Dogs are knows also as Blue Heelers, Red Heelers, Queensland Heelers, Australian Heelers

#12 Heeler pups are born white

#13 The name heeler comes from the fact that they nip at the heels of cattle, hence, “heeler.”

#14 Australian Cattle dogs are bred to work with cattle specifically