Australian Cattle Dog
Herding · medium
Australian Cattle Dogs are tough, intelligent working dogs that need substantial exercise and mental stimulation.
Breed characteristics
- Breed group
- Herding
- Size
- medium
- Weight
- 35–50 lbs
- Height
- 17–20 in
- Life expectancy
- 12–16 years
- Origin
- Australia
- Temperament
- loyal, alert, energetic
- Exercise needs
- Very high
- Grooming needs
- Moderate
- Trainability
- Very high
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Good with children
- Yes
- Good with other dogs
- Yes
- Apartment friendly
- No
These dogs thrive when given structured jobs, training, hiking, running, or dog sports. They can become destructive when bored.
The short double coat needs only basic grooming but sheds heavily at times.
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