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Australian Cattle Dog

canine

Description:

In the 1840's in Australia, drover dogs and the native dingos were crossbred to create these cattle dogs. They are intelligent and eager to please while being independent.

Habitat:

Ranches, active homes

Notes:

Also known as a red or blue heeler. This one is considered a red heeler. The heeler name comes from them nipping at the heels of the animals they are herding.

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2 Comments

KatCuff
KatCuff 12 years ago

Thank you!

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Like the information and pictures.

KatCuff
Spotted by
KatCuff

Austin, Texas, USA

Spotted on Dec 30, 2011
Submitted on Dec 30, 2011

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