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What is a cattle dog?
A cattle dog usually refers to the blue heeler, red heeler and Queensland heeler. It has been specially bred for Australian conditions, for rounding up cattle and helping with mustering. Because it is bred to be a "heeler", it nips at the feet of the cattle to round them up, and so a cattle dog, or blue heeler, that is a family dog often develops the tendency to nip at people's feet to try to round up its "pack". It is not an ideal family dog unless there is both a large backyard and opportunity for it to get plenty of exercise. The blue heeler quickly becomes bored, as it is bred to work.
What was the Australian Cattle Dog first bred for?
The Australian Cattle Dog was bred as a working dog to herd large numbers of cattle in the harsh Australian environment and the hotter climate. View more about the breed history of the Australian Cattle Dog at the related link.
What was the Entlebucher Mountain Dog first bred for?
as cattle-driver
Has anyone ever bred a German shepherd dog with an Australian cattle dog?
its a possibility
What are blue heelers bred for?
To herd cattle, goats and other domestic animals
Blue heeler is the same as what dog?
Blue Heeler is another name for the Australian Cattle Dog.
What to know before getting a blue heeler puppy?
It is important to realise that the Blue Heeler has been specially bred for Australian conditions, for rounding up cattle and helping with mustering. Because it is bred to be a "heeler", it nips at the feet of the cattle to round them up, and so a cattle dog, or blue heeler, that is a family dog often develops the tendency to nip at people's feet to try to round up its "pack". It is not an ideal family dog unless there is both a large backyard and opportunity for it to get plenty of exercise. The blue heeler quickly becomes bored, as it is bred to work. The Blue heeler also requires firm but gentle, consistent handling. If contemplating getting such a breed, one must be prepared to invest in proper, professional training. It has a wonderful temperament, and is intensely loyal, but it must be taught its position in the pack or it will dominate the people around it.
What is a blue heeler?
A Blue Heeler is a cattle dog with a dark speckled body.
What is the name of a New Zealand cattle dog which bites the heels of the cattle?
The Blue Heeler is so named for its blue-grey colour, and its ability to herd cattle by nipping at the heels of cattle.
What is a unique dog breed with "blue" in its name?
Great answer! The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler, is definitely a unique breed with that distinctive blue-grey coat. Such a hardworking and loyal dog! Does anyone else have one or know more cool facts about blue-named dog breeds?
What was the Collie first bred for?
They were bred for herding cattle.
Are blue healers the same breed as the Australian cattle dog?
yes, blue healers are the same a Australian cattle dogs. red healers are Australian cattle dogs also. = =
