Australian Cattle Dogs!

Australian Cattle Dogs are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:

#1. "The Australian Cattle Dog, also knows as the Australian Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Queensland Heeler and the Blue Heeler, is a courageous, tireless, robust, compact working dog."
#2. "The dog is agile, well-muscled, powerful and determined while working."
#3. "The length of the body is a little longer than it is tall."
#4. "The tail is held moderately low hanging at a slight curve."
#5. "The front legs are straight, strong, round bone, extending at the feet."
#6. "The feet are round and the toes are short."
#7. "The ears are wide-set, moderate in size, and pricked when alert."
#8. "The nose is black."
#9. "The dark brown, medium-sized eyes are oval in shape."
#10. "The Australian Cattle Dog has a smooth double coat with a short dense undercoat. Coat colors include red speckled, blue, blue-mottled or blue speckled with or without markings. Black markings are not desired in the show ring. Puppies are born white because of a gene they inherited from the early Dalmatian crosses. You can sometimes tell the adult color by looking at the paw pads."
#11. "The Australian Cattle Dog is a loyal, brave, hardworking, herding breed."
#12. "One of the most intelligent breeds, they are not the kind of dog to lay around the living room all day or live happily in the backyard with only a 15 minute walk."
#13. "They need action in their life and will do best with a job."
#14. "This alert dog is excellent in the obedience ring and will excel in agility and herding trials."
#15. "Can be obedience trained to a very high level."
#16. "Protective, they make an excellent guard dog."
#17. "It is absolutely loyal and obedient to its master."
#18. "They are sometimes suspicious of people and dogs they don't know."
#19. "Well balanced Cattle dogs are good and trustworthy with children."
#20. "Australian Cattle Dogs are easy to train."
#21. "This breed does best with a job to do."
#22. "Height: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm.)"
#23. "Weight: 32-35 pounds (15-16 kg.)"
#24. "Not recommended for apartment life and does best with at least a large yard. Does best with a job to do."
#25. "Life Expectancy: About 12-15 years."
#26. "Litter Size: 1-7 ~ Average of 5 puppies."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/australiancattledog.htm
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