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Australian Cattle Dogs for sale

The Australian Cattle Dog was originally bred for droving reluctant cows over long distances. It is hard working, alert and tenacious. Although this dog is declining in popularity as a herding dog it continues to have many of the traits that had been inbred over the years.

The owner of an Australian Cattle Dog needs to be active and willing to give time in stimulating the dog mentally as well as physically to prevent any unwanted behaviour. They are responsive and intelligent and make devoted companions if trained well. This dog is cautious of strangers and has a tendency to nip ankles and ‘herd’ unruly active groups of humanity when so inclined – this is an inbred natural instinct that is becoming less obvious with selective breeding programs.

The Australian Cattle Dog weighs 20-26kg and is 17-20 inches tall. Puppies are born white with a few solid coloured markings, red and black hair appears as the puppy matures. The Australian Cattle dog is sometimes known as the ‘Red Heeler’ or ‘Blue Heeler’, aptly named because of their colouring and tendency to nip heels. Their coat requires very little care just the occasional brushing.

The most common condition that the Australian Cattle Dog experiences is congenital deafness and blindness caused by Progressive Retinal Atrophy. Hip Dysplasia occasionally affects this breed, but generally the Australian Cattle Dog is healthy and resilient.

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9/02/2012	Kelpie x Cattle Dogs Pups -10 week old pups for sale. 2 x male, 1 x female. Microchipped, imm and wormed, $100 to cover costs. Don't miss out!!...	KANGAROO CREEK		141
20/01/2012	Cattle dog x Kelpie pups for sale -Two male cattle dog x Kelpie pups for sale. They are 7 weeks old. Gaurd dog mother and working dog father. Phone 0414909032 or 65773151 to arrange inspection...	Singleton	N/A	170
1/01/2012	Cattle x Kelpie puppy -2 Male puppies For Sale $150 Father is Cattle (blue) x Mother is Purebred Chocolate Kelpie Born 17th October 2011. Great Family Pet, Work Mate or Best Buddy, this is the perfect Aussie ...	IPSWICH		353
5/12/2011	cattle dog x 7months old -gorgous family dog named splinter, he is very clever and loves kids, free to good home. please ring we need someont to take him as we are moving and carnt take him with us...	idalia		268

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