Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as ACD, Cattle Dog, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Queensland Heeler is a breed of herding dog first bred in Australia for herding cattle over long distances and across rough terrain. This breed is a medium-sized, short-coated dog that occurs in two main colour forms. It has either brown or black hair distributed fairly evenly through a white coat, which gives the appearance of a "red" or "blue" dog.
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Australian Cattle Dog

Height:

17–20 in (43–51 cm)

Australian Cattle Dog

Weight:

35–50 lb (16–23 kg)

Australian Cattle Dog

Origin:

Australia

Australian Cattle Dog

Life Expectancy:

12-16 years

Dog Breed Characteristics

Energy Level
Grooming Needs
Exercise Needs
Trainability
Intelligence
Kid Friendly
Dog Friendly
General Health

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