About the Breed
TThe Australian Cattle Dog (ACD) is a relatively new breed developed within the past hundred years or so. There is controversy over what breeds were used to make up the ACD as we know it today. Generally, it is known that ACD’s consist of what was known as the Northumberland Drover's Dogs ie Cur Dog (Blue color). The Dingo of Australia (Red Color) was crossed with these dogs. Dalmation was infused hense why they are born white. From there, it is thought at one point Keplies and Bull Terrier was possibly bred in.
Lots of people are drawn to the Australian Cattle Dog because of their neat coloring/markings, easy to care for coat, and medium size. Cattle dogs are generally easy keepers. They are not high maintenance. They like to eat and are hardy healthy dogs, not to often at the veterinarian for health problems.
Owners need to exercise a cattle dog's mind and body. Most ACDs require substantial exercise to be happy. ACD’s are best suited to a person or family with an active lifestyle, preferably one that includes the dog.
ACDs are loveable loyal dogs. They love to be with their family/masters. ACD’s usually don’t let their owners out of sight . They are extrememly loyal to thier owners. Most love to ride with the owner on errands and trips. They enjoy vehicle rides, hiking, jogging, swimming, fetching, tugging, flyball, frisbee, and just being with their person/family! And of course there is herding, at which cattle dogs do quite well in driving/pushing a herd. Having basic commands such as, stay, right there and down are great in controlling their drive as they can be hard headed and want to do things their way.
I have noticed that my ACD’s have a qurik in digging in their water dish or play pools. I have read that the desire to dig in water goes back to the Dingo ancestor who could smell underground water supplies in the dry Outback and dig down to get a drink. ACDs can also become "mouthy" if not corrected. Don’t let your puppy do what you wouldn’t want them to do when he or she gets older. Establish goood manners early. Make things that are pleasing or not pleasing black and white. A good cattle dog owner will be firm and fair. Soft-spoken - benign owners may have a difficult time controlling this independent breed. The cattle dog is not for everyone, however it can be the perfect breed for the family and environment that suits it.
Lots of people are drawn to the Australian Cattle Dog because of their neat coloring/markings, easy to care for coat, and medium size. Cattle dogs are generally easy keepers. They are not high maintenance. They like to eat and are hardy healthy dogs, not to often at the veterinarian for health problems.
Owners need to exercise a cattle dog's mind and body. Most ACDs require substantial exercise to be happy. ACD’s are best suited to a person or family with an active lifestyle, preferably one that includes the dog.
ACDs are loveable loyal dogs. They love to be with their family/masters. ACD’s usually don’t let their owners out of sight . They are extrememly loyal to thier owners. Most love to ride with the owner on errands and trips. They enjoy vehicle rides, hiking, jogging, swimming, fetching, tugging, flyball, frisbee, and just being with their person/family! And of course there is herding, at which cattle dogs do quite well in driving/pushing a herd. Having basic commands such as, stay, right there and down are great in controlling their drive as they can be hard headed and want to do things their way.
I have noticed that my ACD’s have a qurik in digging in their water dish or play pools. I have read that the desire to dig in water goes back to the Dingo ancestor who could smell underground water supplies in the dry Outback and dig down to get a drink. ACDs can also become "mouthy" if not corrected. Don’t let your puppy do what you wouldn’t want them to do when he or she gets older. Establish goood manners early. Make things that are pleasing or not pleasing black and white. A good cattle dog owner will be firm and fair. Soft-spoken - benign owners may have a difficult time controlling this independent breed. The cattle dog is not for everyone, however it can be the perfect breed for the family and environment that suits it.
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Enjoy a quick youtube video from Animal Planet for 101 Australian Cattle Dog information by clicking this button:
If this is your first time looking into buying an Australian Cattle Dog, taking this free online test is also helpful in determining the right breed for you! Click button below:
Is the Australian Cattle Dog right for me?
An Australian Cattle Dog is NOT for everyone! We cannot stress this enough. They come with their own unique challenges with their temperament, drive, independent minds, energy levels and emotional needs. The following links below are great articles containing information and things to know before considering an Australian Cattle Dog to add to your family and life. Please STRONGLY consider this information as you determine if the Australian Cattle Dog breed is right for YOU!
I highly recommend reading this great article for any potential first time ACD owners. And a good re-freshener for those that have had ACDs in the past or present. Great article about the Australian Cattle Dog - Good versus Bad - by Tara Lee Higgins. Please click on button below to view:
Good website for lots of good information from "www.yourpurebredpuppy.com" please click button to go to website:
Australian Cattle Dogs - what’s good about ‘em, what’s bad about ‘em. Please click button below:
Training Australian Cattle Dogs. Please click on button below:
With Australian Cattle Dogs you HAVE to learn and be a leader. Click on button below:
Solving dog behavior problems. Please click button below:
Socializing - very important for Australian Cattle Dogs at an early age and continue through adulthood! Click on button below:
Dig up some dog gone good information!
I use these “Slo-Bowls” for my dogs and love them! I highly recommend them! Click on the button below for more information:
A good article about safely exercising your puppy, to read please click on button below:
Puppy Training Tips. Please click on button below:
Potty Training your puppy, please clink on button below:
Harmful foods to your dog, please click on button below:
Good Puppy/Dog information, please click button below:
Twelve tips for a well behaved dog, please click button below:
Periods of canine development, please click on button below:
Games for your herding dog. Please click on button below:
Dog CPR. Please click on button below:
Youtube CPR video. Please click button below
Nutrition is important in raising a healthy puppy/dog. What you feed your dog will rely on personal choice, searching ingredients and matching the feed that is right for the individual dog. Be observant in what your dog’s body is telling you. Please click on link to help find a good dog food that is right for your canine companion
I feed my dogs Victor Dog food - USA made, free from corn, wheat, soy or glutens, no recalls, 4 & 5 star rating on Dog Food Advisor! Click on the button below for more information:
I also include in my dog’s diet Organic Cold Press Coconut oil (not refined). A normal spoonfull every other day (my dogs will lick it right off the spoon). When first introducing it do small amounts gradually over the first week. Here is a good article to read, please click link to view
Coconut Oil youtube video. Please click on button below:
I use Dr. Bronner's Castile Liquid Soap to bath my dogs - it is also coconut oil based. I like Peppermint (great for summer as peppermint has a cooling sensation. Lavender or unscented baby-mild is good for puppies and of course adults too. Do NOT get the tea tree (Melaleuca) as it is not safe for dogs! please click on a button:
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