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Articles > Keywords > Australian Cattle Dog Australian Cattle Dog 12> Found [21] Articles :: Page 1 of 2 Digg this article Typical Traits of the Dog from Down Under The blue and sometimes red coat Australian Cattle Dog is the result of cattle ranchers breeding native dingoes with a mindboggling number of other breeds. Finding a breed of dog that could handle large herds of cattle was one thing; finding one that had the stamina for the harsh working conditions and Australian climate was another. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Original Use of the Australian Cattle Dog There are a number of dog breeds available that herd large groups of animals with great precision and ease. However, in the 1800's Australian cattle ranchers not only wanted but needed a resourceful dog with the moxie to withstand the country's harsh conditions. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article When an Australian Cattle Dog is the Right Breed and When It Isn't When it comes to dog owners, it is said that like attracts like and that people with certain character traits will choose dogs that share their own. Many who choose the Australian Cattle Dog mostly appreciate the breed's supreme loyalty and overall confidence. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Giving Your Australian Cattle Dog Enough Room to Stay Busy The Australian Cattle Dog was bred to have stamina. On top of this, they are highly intelligent. Any Cattle Dog that doesn't have a chance to exercise its mind as well as its body is likely to convey his frustration in less than favorable ways. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article The Great Debate of Tail Docking for the Australian Cattle Dog Over the last few years, docking the tail of dogs has been a matter of great debate. Once carried out as a safety measure for dogs working on farms or in other environments, many question whether or not this practice is necessary with dogs that are now simply nothing more than pets. The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed that was developed for the specifically for herding large groups of animals. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article What Australian Cattle Dog Breeders Know That You Don't With the interest in Australian Cattle Dogs on the rise, many Cattle Dog breeders find themselves seeing and hearing only the most basic of information on their favorite breed. Just about everyone knows that the Australian Cattle Dog is a uniquely bred canine, fiercely loyal and brave. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article The Australian Cattle Dog and Your Other Pets As with all dogs that are brought up with the animals around them, an Australian Cattle Dog raised with other household pets tends to do very well. They will never give up the tendency to herd or boss around their housemates, but rarely does it cause anything more than occasional aggravations. The breed has a strong tendency for establishing pack order but obedience training in the imprinting stages of puppyhood helps to keep aggression from being part of the equation. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article The Things You Want Your Vet to Check During Routine Exams For the most part, the Australian Cattle Dog is a very healthy breed. They are sturdy and strong, able to not only withstand the harsh Australian climate but able to confidently move around herds of cattle without any fear of injury. Cattle Dog breeders have worked quite hard to ensure their favorite breed maintains a certain standard. This has helped to keep the unfortunate effects of unscrupulous breeding practices at bay. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Weird Facts About The Australian Cattle Dog Did You Know? The Australian Cattle Dog is just as its name implies; and it is a herding dog that the Australian beef industry could never do without. Bred over a couple of centuries with native dingoes and other cattle dog breeds, all the necessary traits that help manage large herds successfully emerged in the Australian Cattle Dog. Working with others, this breed has the innate ability to expertly command large groups of animals with amazing precision. Without the dingo in their bloodline, the breed would never have the amazing stamina it needs for herding in the harsh terrains and climates of Australia. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article The Australian Cattle Dog in the Show Ring When the Australian Cattle Dog was developed in the mid 1800's, it is doubtful that any thought was given towards the breed someday winning Best of Show. The standard for the Australian Cattle Dog was not truly set forth until 1903. Since then, minor adjustments have been made to the standard over time. It took until 1980 for the breed to be fully recognized and eligible for competitions in the American Kennel Club and other organizations. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article 10 Top Ranked Smart Dogs There are several different groups that rank or rate dogs based on intelligence, however specifically how these rankings or ratings are determined is not always clear. In some of the rankings it is done by owner survey, which isn't always all that accurate but it is a definite poll of the more popular breeds. Ranking by training and number of repetitions of a command for mastery is another option, however some breeds are not tested or perhaps there was a non-compliant dog used in the testing. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Herding Dogs It is not news to anyone that has had the opportunity to own or work with dogs in this group that they are some of the most intelligent dogs in various ranking surveys. Within the top 10 smartest dogs there are at least four different members of the herding group that routinely place and those include the Border Collie, Shetland Sheepdog, Australian Cattle Dog and the German Shepherd Dog. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Teaching Your Dog To Like The Water Not all breeds of dogs like the water, and even some of the breeds that are supposed to be "water dogs" don't seem to enjoy getting wet at all. There are also dogs from specific breeds that don't typically go near the water that just can't wait to head out to lake for some fun in the sun. A great deal of how much or how little your dog enjoys being in the water does depend on their breed tendencies and traits, but how they experience being in the water the first few times can also make a big difference in their attitude towards swimming and playing in water. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article Characteristics Of A Border Collie The Border Collie is perhaps one of the most well known dog breeds and certainly one of the top popular breeds within the herding dog group. According to the registration number for the American Kennel Club the Border Collie in the US is the 51st most popular breed, however in the United Kingdom it is number 10 on the list and in the Australian National Kennel Club the breed is number 6 over all. [...] Comments Email to a Friend Digg this article History of the Australian Cattle Dog The Australian Cattle Dog or ACD has gone by many different names since the original development of the breed. It can still be found under several different names, largely depending on where you are located geographically. A few of the more common names for the ACD include Blue Heelers, Red Heelers, Queensland Heelers and Hall's Heelers. Obviously the Red and Blue designations are referring to the color of the dog's coat, however there are some variations with that as well. In order to attempt to name this intelligent, working breed a uniform name, many registries including the American Kennel Club, the Kennel Club of the United Kingdom, the Canadian Kennel Club and the Australian National Kennel Council have all adopted the Australian Cattle Dog as the registry breed name. [...] Comments Email to a Friend 12> Found [21] Articles :: Page 1 of 2