Australian Cattle Dog Breed Information & Characteristics

The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed that has an average to high tendency to gain weight if their weight is not closely monitored. It is important to maintain a balance between exercise and food intake to keep them at a healthy weight. This can be achieved by scheduling at least one daily walk and engaging in regular playtime with them.

Unfortunately, the Australian Cattle Dog is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Aggressive
Energetic
Loyal
Responsive
Alert
Intelligent
Protective

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Australian Cattle Dog. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Australian Cattle Dog dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

Australia

Dingo

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

1800s

Herding (AKC:1980 & UKC)

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Blue
Red

The coat of an Australian Cattle Dog falls in the medium length category.

Straight

An Australian Cattle Dog can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Australian Cattle Dog is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Deafness
OCD
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Cataracts
Lens Luxation

Eye
Hip
Hearing

Australian Cattle Dogs are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Australian Cattle Dogs have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Australian Cattle Dog needs a high level of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also make great companions for people who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy running, hiking or other outdoor activities. These breeds are not suitable for people with sedentary lifestyle or those who live in small apartments

Australian Cattle Dogs are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Chase, Running, Walk, Run, Fetch, Play, Herding, Playing, Walking, Road trip, Playing fet, Hiking, Eating Snacks, Hike, Sleep, Kisses, Sniffing, Sprint, Tug-of-war, Hunt, Tracking, Investigating, Cuddling, Off-leash, Chewing, Herding birds, Bike ride, Go to Park, Jogging, Dog Parks

Australian Cattle Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Cattle Dog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Australian Cattle Dogs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

In general Australian Cattle Dog should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Australian Cattle Dog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Australian Cattle Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Cattle Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Australian Cattle Dog breed is considered highly intelligent and very easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Australian Cattle Dog is not an apartment-friendly dog breed. This dog breed is best in a home with a large, fenced-in yard. They are not suited for apartment life and can become destructive due to pent up energy from being in a small space.

A Australian Cattle Dogs typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Australian Cattle Dogs are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Australian Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Australian Cattle Dogs are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Australian Cattle Dogs are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Australian Cattle Dogs will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Australian Cattle Dogs are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Australian Cattle Dog for a mellower experience.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.