Australian Cattle Dogs

Mine weighs 80 pounds, but he's a little chubby (quarter collie 3/4 blue heeler). I think it really depends on how tall your dog gets but probably closer to around 70 pounds if they're tall, 65 if he's shorter. That's what my vet told me anyways

By the time they fill out completely they are about two. That doesn't matter unless you are going to show them. Other than that they are at their full height at about 8 months old fo females and about 6 months for males.

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Australian Cattle Dogs and Blue Heelers are the same thing. 'Australian Cattle Dog' is it's official name, but we (In Australia) often call them blue or red heelers for the colour of their coat and their ability to 'heel' cattle. There are however 2 breeds of Bluey (we shorten everything in Aus, it's got a nickname for the nickname). One is the Australian Cattle Dog and the other is the Australian Stumpy-Tailed Cattle Dog. They look pretty much the same, except for the obvious; one has a short tail.

Yes, they shed their entire coat a couple times a year and require daily brushing

No. You should not attempt to use dewormers that are formulated for horses on dogs. The concentration is very high and it is extremely easy to overdose your dog if you miscalculate the dosage. Also, if your dogs is already on heartworm preventative, then there is no reason to try to deworm your dog with other dewormers without first having a fecal sample examined by your vet as most heartworm preventatives also treat for GI parasites.

There is no "best" breed of cattle dog just like there is no "best" breed of cattle. Use whatever you wish to use for herding cattle, whether it's a Border Collie, a Blue Heeler or Australian Cattle Dog or some of the above.

You really can not tell for sure unless you have the proof on paper. If the dog has breeder papers. Otherwise just the look of the dog is not enough for proof. If your dog was bred by the same kinds of dogs (ex. beagle male & beagle female) then it is a purebred dog.

You should not breed from your dog until she has had at least three seasons/heats. If you breed from her on her first or second season you will be risking stunting her growth and damaging her mental and physical well-being. Some breeders prefer to wait until their dog is three years old, but this is not necessary.

You should not breed from your dog until she has had at least three seasons/heats. If you breed from her on her first or second season you will be risking stunting her growth and damaging her mental and physical well-being. Some breeders prefer to wait until their dog is three years old, but this is not necessary.

They will eventually stand up on their own, although the exact age is different with every puppy. I have seen a few that had one ear stand up completely and the other ear stand up only part way. If you see this starting to happen you can massage the ear in an upright postition and it will help strengthen the ear and help it stand.

Not necessarily. But they are great mixes1 I have a border collie half Australian shepherd and she is brilliant. They can look the same though because sometimes their coats look very similar to each other

These are averaged: American Cocker Spaniel 10 - 12 years Beagle 11 - 13 years Bichon Frise 10 - 13 years Border Collie 12 - 14 years Boxer 9 - 11 years Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 10 - 12 years Chihuahua 13 - 15 years Collie (Rough) 9 - 11 years Doberman Pinscher 8 - 10 years English Springer Spaniel 10 - 12 years German Shepherd 10 - 12 years Golden Retriever 10 - 13 years Great Dane 7 - 10 years Irish Wolfhound 6 - 7 years Jack Russell Terrier 13 - 15 years Labrador Retriever 10 - 12 years Lhasa Apso 12 - 15 years Maltese 11 - 13 years Miniature Schnauzer 12 - 14 years Poodle (Miniature) 12 - 15 years Poodle (Standard) 10 - 12 years Poodle (Toy) 12 - 15 years Pugs 10 - 12 years Rottweillers 8 - 10 years Shetland Sheepdog 10 - 12 years Shih Tzu 10 - 12 years West Highland White Terrier 10 - 12 years Yorkshire Terrier 11 - 13 years
It depends very much on the breed of dog. larger dogs tend to have shorter lives than smaller ones. The average life span of a dog is about 10-13 years for a average size dog.

Although the average life expectancy for an Australian Cattle Dog is between 12 and 15 years, Bluey (June 7, 1910 - November 14, 1939) was the name of an Australian Cattle Dog owned by Les Hall of Rochester, Victoria, Australia which holds the Guinness World Record as being the longest recorded living dog in history at an age of twenty-nine years, five months, and seven days. Another dog, an Australian Cattle Dog / Labrador mix, died in 1984 reportedly at the age of 32 years and 3 days, but this case was not fully documented, and so it is not official.

A blue heelers speed has never been accurately measured because their speed will depend on the health of that specific dog. Blue heelers are known to be one of the fastest dogs though.

Providing that it is looked after properly, the Australian Cattle Dog can live for between 12 and 15 years.

Your blue heeler will go into heat about every six months or twice a year. The first heat cycle is typically at about six months of age.

anywhere from $150 to $700 depending on privately sold or if the parents are show dogs my best bet is to look around before you buy because you might get a better deal and there is nothing saying a show dog will act or train better than a home dog you just have to have the time to put in

40 - 45 pounds for both the male and female.

Any breed of dog can be good with children and other animals but they must be socialized properly socialized as a puppy. I personally wouldn't leave the dog alone with you're kids until you know for sure how he/she will react, but it also depends on you're kids.

Most Australian Cattle Dog litters have between one and seven puppies in each litter, with the average being 5 puppies.

Adult male black labs are on average 60-90 pounds, and adult blue heelers are typically 45-60 pounds. Females typically weigh less, but not by much. Since your dog is a mix, he/she will most likely be somewhere in the middle of those ranges at about 60 pounds, but could be anywhere from 45-90 pounds and still be within the average.

Like anyone, Australian Cattle Dogs have different personalities. My cattle dogs is mean to other dogs and won't listen to me, but my friend's cattle dogs love people and dogs and know many tricks.

not sure of what the question you are trying to ask.

however cattle dogs are working dogs and they usually nip the heels (hence the name blue/red heeler) of cattle to make them move.

on the other had a good dog will not bite the cattle there is a difference, he should just nip them on the heel, or hock as its is called on cattle, and not bite which may cause damage meaning he shouldn't make the beast.

if he bites the animal and causes lacerations on them they can get infected and it also looks bad when trying to sell them.

just one more point most good dogs can make cattle move without having to nip, nipping should be a last option for them. the presence of the dog and his lunges and barks should make them move.