Australian Cattle Dog

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The Australian Cattle Dog is an intelligent dog, amenable and first- rate at its job of driving cattle, sometimes covering vast distances. Like the Kelpie, it has an equable temperament and makes a loyal companion.

Origin and history

The Australian Cattle Dog has emerged from crossings with the Old English Sheepdog (or Bobtail), Scottish Collies, Dingos and Red Bobtails

Good points

Brave
Excellent working dog
Good companion
Loyal

Take heed

No drawbacks known

Size

Cattle dog: weight 351b (15.9kg). Height 20in (51cm) at shoulder

Exercise

The Australian Cattle Dog is accustomed to plenty of exercise in the great outdoors.

Grooming

This breed will benefit from regular vigorous brushing.

Feeding

Thirteen-200z (369-587g) of a branded, meaty product with biscuit added in equal part by volume, or 13/4-3 cupfuls of a dry food, complete diet, mixed in theproportion of 1 cup of feed to V2 cup of hot or cold water.

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