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Did you know... that the Australian Cattle Dog was bred down from these 4 breeds of dog? Dingo + Dalmation + Smooth Collie + Bull Terrier = Australian Cattle Dog! I love these dogs. I had one, Sydney. She was so loving and cute.

Tammy C replied: "Yes,I just read that the other day.I wasn't surprised to learn that they have bull terrier because of their wide jaws."

cards_n_coffee replied: "didn't know that. ty know i know something my smarta** 18 yo son doesnt lol."

Joe Jonas's Wife. replied: "im not surprised, sounds like an australian cattle dog. they're beautiful dogs, by the way."

fusspuff80 replied: "Yeah Isn't great! They're awesome dogs if owned by the right people. I love 'em! But it's like all breeds they were mixed to get something desired. Have you heard of the Australian Labradoodle? There is 6 different parent breeds in them. 1. Poodle (Standard, Miniature, Toy) 2. Labrador Retriever 3. Irish Water Spaniel 4. Curly Coat Retriever 5. American Cocker Spaniel 6. English Cocker Spaniel"

bad kitty replied: "Yes. But I own a cattle dog. The dalmation is only a guess. Because Cattle dogs are usually born mostly white much like a dalmation. These are the only 2 breeds who are born mostly white and develop spots and coloring weeks later. There is no actual proof i've ever seen to document the dalmation lines in a cattle dog though."

durdenslabs replied: "Close, but not quite. :) The Dal is a "rumor" and may or may not be a part of the ACD. It's Smithfields + Dingos +Collie + Bull Terrier (+ Dal?) The precise origins of the Blue Heeler are not known, but they appear to have been a distinct breed as early as 1897. It began when Smithfields were originally used in Australia for herding cattle. They were noisy and bit too hard, so they were bred with the Dingo, a wild dog prevalent in Australia. The resulting crosses were known as “Timmins Biters,” which were quieter, but still bit hard. A primitive stage of Collie unlike that of today's Border Collies and Smooth Collies, used for herding sheep, were then bred to the Dingo. In 1840, Thomas Hall bred a couple of Blue Smooth Highland Collies with dingoes and got the “Hall’s Heeler.” Then, in the 1870’s Fred Davis bred some Bull Terrier into them to make the dogs more aggressive. These were relatively common as sporting and guard dogs in the late 19th and early 20th century. The resulting Cattle Dog was of a slightly heavier and more muscular build than the Border Collie and of less temperamental nature, with good herding ability, the stamina to withstand extremes of temperature and the resourcefulness to forage and to feed itself on an omnivorous diet like a wild dog. Physically the Heeler has inherited a big broad head and strong jaws from the Bull Terrier. From the Dingo comes the distinctive sandy color of the legs and rather large pricked ears. Like the Koolie, the Heeler is fearless with cattle and has a tendency to nip their heels to keep them moving when herding. This trait is undesirable when the dog applies it to humans and horses. It is rumoured that in order to create a breed that had a strong natural affiliation with horses, the Cattle Dog was crossed with the Dalmatian, which although not a working dog, was popular during the 19th and early 20th century as a carriage dog, running beside the horses. As a result of Dalmatian being introduced ACD pups are born all white and rarely some adult dogs will have floppy ears, although undesirable it is purely superficial and won't affect their abilities. It was thought that the breeding with the Dalmatian led to the spotted coloration in some Blue Heelers, though this is considered undesirable and is most commonly seen in mixed breed dogs that have ACD in their ancestry. For many years "Blue Heelers" commonly had large black patches on the body, as well as the Collie's mask. It was also common for them to have ears that lay back against the head like some Collies. The flat ears are now considered undesirable for showing."

Blue Violet replied: "Yes, actually. I'm quite fond of ACD's, and, being the dog-nerd I am, have spent ages reading up on all breeds of dogs, including these ones. = )"

anne b replied: "Love this breed as well! Although the Dalmation is a rumour, I thought I had read somewhere that they used this breed for stamina. The Dalmation was bred to run beside the coach all day long, and breeders wanted a cattle dog that could work 12 hours a day. It does make sense. When heelers were brought to the US, a man decided that they had regressed too much from what they began as, so he re-infused the dingo without telling anyone. As he was one of the top breeders in the country, his stud dogs were being used everywhere. This resulted in a whole country of non-purebred heelers. His name was McNiven. (He made a lot of people very angry). Still today in the US you see variations of heelers in litters because of this big "oops". By the way-thanks everybody for all the good info!"

Australian restricted dog breeds? The house next door to me has a sign on their front fence that says "restricted breed dog on premises" I have never heard or seen this dog, but it is a rented house so it probably moved out long ago. Personally, I haven't heard of any restricted dog breeds in Australia. Which breeds are banned? At my obedience class, if you can name the 'vicious' breeds, a representative dog is in the club. I didn't know that there were any restrictions. Which ones are banned?

Reddo replied: "idk what breeds are banned but i do know there is still many very viscious breeds alowed in australia. i hate fierce dogs, reckon they should all be banned"

cheryl d replied: "Pitt bulls, dingos and wolves (but there could be more breeds) are restricted. You are legally allowed to own them, but they have to be desexed. They are also never allowed off leash, or at dog parks. If these dogs are ever collected by the council or a shelter, they have to be desexed before they are allowed to be returned to their owners. I hope this helps."

Tulip replied: "Restricted/Banned breeds- they aren't allowed to be breed or imported or exported. The few remainning banned breeds that do exsist in australia are under strict conditions such as certain colour muzzle when out on walk, certain colour collar, Dangerous dog sign on fence etc Dogo Argentino Fila Brasileiro Japanese tosa Perro de Presa Canario American pit bull terrier NOT restricted but should have an experience or well educated owner with these dog breeds American Staffordshire Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dingos are NOT banned, they are native australian wild dogs but you need a license to own one and be very special pet owner as dingo aren't standard dogs and have special requirements. Think But i've heard Dr. hugh worth trying to get these last terrier breeds banned, they are only rumors"

Has any one ever seen a Rot and Australian Cattle dog bred together? I have one and she will be a year old on April 14. She has a rot head and the same colors black and brown and her legs are black and brown and just look like a rot, but her back is covered in cattle dog fur where it is all grey and black so she looks like she is 11 when she will only be a year. I was just wondering if any one has ever seen another one like that or something similar?

The Groove replied: "I have never seen one, but that is my best friends birthday too :)"

⊕AnnaAnomie⊕ replied: "I've seen it yes, a friend of mine actually adopted one. He's more Rot than Aussie Cattle, but still, you can see the resemblance. "

toocoolringlady replied: "No. I can't remember ever seeing one. Sounds nice though."

Purple is so awesome replied: "no i have never seen one but they sound intresting..."

Australian cattle dog is breed from quite a few breeds.? Anyone know the aproximate percentages of each breed?

Toy Fox Terrier replied: "ACDs have been purebreds for a long time. They may have originated from different breeds years and years ago, but now they "breed true" (ie are a separate and distinguished breed)"

Patient Paws replied: "........they were way back when (1840 started), but they aren't NOW. The ACD breeds true, thus rendering it a pure bred dog with no outside sources. Its highly unlikely that you'll find an exact percentage of each contributing breed thats ACCURATE. Actually according to the ACD website, there is no exact breed percentage available, the only one that they know for certain is the English Bull Terrier, the rest is a mystery."

Koter Boters loves her dogs! replied: "An Australian cattle dog is not a mixed breed! Its a pure bred dog! Its also called a Blue heeler or red heeler depending on the color of the mom and dad and what genes they have!"

Please only answer if you have had or know the Australian Cattle dog breed!? I just got an australian cattle dog puppy from a rescue shelter..he's absolutely adorable, and 5 months old. I've been reading a lot about the breed and I just really want to do everything I can to make sure that he doesn't become aggressive and mean, because obviously my family would have to give him up. (I bought him and I'm going to be taking care of him) if you have had an ACD could you give me some helpful training tips? Thanks

Emilie, replied: "Why would he become aggressive and mean???? Don't exercise a lot before a year old, to avoid problems, so no jogging or whatever. Be firm, enroll in an obedience class asap. Teach him not to nip ever. I don't really know what you want to know, but just email me with any questions you have if you'd like."

Aussies are my ♥ Dogs replied: "ACD don't really make great pets for the typical dog owner, because they are really driven to work. That said, just make sure that his dog gets TONS of exercise, and make sure that you enroll in as many obedience classes as you can. Try to join a sport like flyball or agility."

ralasinchains replied: "They are going to bite its hard to curb that. They nibble they are not aggressive though. Don't let the dog be the boss you are the owner it is the dog and don't forget that. I recommend letting the dog get familiar with kids but don't let them pull on it. Show it kids are awesome give it a treat every time it gets around kids. Not much I can say besides that."

Lizzie replied: "These dogs are incredibly bright, extremely loyal, affectionate, fun-loving and tend to need a lot of exercise. You have to exercise their minds, too, so training is an absolute must. Stock up on hard chew items from the pet store or internet pet supply places because ACDs love to chew. Also, while the dog is occupied with a sturdy chew or stuffed Kong toy, you can do your homework or maybe watch TV. Go for agility training if you can. ACDs are quick and very agile. For now, stand behind the dog so it can't see you and make a loud or strange noise with your mouth (meow like a cat?) to see if your dog reacts. Many ACDs are completely or partially deaf. If you think your dog is deaf, go to the DDEAF website or just do a search on "deaf dogs." There is a load of information out there. Deaf dogs can be trained and make great pets. The websites will teach you how and answer many questions you may have. Best of luck with your new and wonderful best friend."

Shamika K replied: "Emily Y, I like the look of a australian cattle dog. They are so cute."

How are Australian Shepherds ranked according to their intelligence compared to other dog breeds? I have a blue merle Aussie, Tess, and I was just wondering...

Jessie replied: "That is so weird because I just read an article about this on Yahoo! Australian Shepherds are considered under the category of Top Ten Smartest Dogs. It isn't the first (Border Collie is) but they are rated from 10-6,"

Romy replied: "They are verryy smart dogs. I know there are smarter dogs but they are really smart.. Also, really smart dogs are Border Collies, german shepherds and blue heelers (cattle dogs) are also very smart :)"

dogloving1 replied: "I'm not exactly sure how they're ranked but I can tell you that my Aussie, Killian, is by far the smartest, most intuitive dog I've ever owned. He's trained to pick up items that my elderly mother drops, he wakes people up on command, he knows all of our names (including our 4 other dogs and now our cat). He's a wonderful runner in agility and even does doggie freestyle which is a type of dance. One thing I can tell you is that, if you don't give these dogs jobs or something to do, they can get themselves into trouble. You're lucky to have such a wonderful dog by your side. I know I am. Here's a few articles I wrote on eHow about the dogs (of course, Killian is almost always the star....): How to Train a Dog To Wake Someone Up: How To Stop A Dog From Biting: How to play with a dog indoors (I love the picture of Killian in this one): And a funny one about my newest rescue Rita and her chair decorating skills: And, my personal favorite, How to love a dog:"

I have been doing a ton of research on dog breeds, and can't decide between a boxer and australian shepherd? I love both of their personalities and the fact that they are intelligent. I love the tough look of a boxer but I like the fact that Australian shepherds don't seem to have gas problems. Anyone who has owned or knows a lot about both, I would really apreciate your input! Thanks!!

Adele replied: "It always comes down to the same thing - personal preference. No one can choose for you!"

Summer replied: "We've had 3 Boxers. Really good dogs, bad mothers. Both of my Boxers were awful mothers."

Paul replied: "Even though aussies do not look tough, they are very protective. Mine would give his life for me. I highly recommend an aussie. Also, did you know that boxers are very prone to cancer? Hope I helped!"

You're a Mean Drunk R2D2 replied: "Maybe you could get ahold of a breeder and have them breed a Boxer and Australian Shepherd mix for you, that way you'd get the best of both worlds. :)"

papaw replied: "I own 3 boxers. They are great dogs. Because of their short hair, they will need sell grooming. Both dogs are great breeds. Aussies need more area to romp & play. Gas is gas is gas...depends on diet, not on the breed. Both are great dogs. Boxers are active and need moderate exercise, Aussies are hyper active, and are herders, and as such, they need activity all the time...Just a thought.... (and...mothering instincts shouldn't be an issue, especially since you're not a breeder, and intend to have your dogs 'fixed' as soon as they are old enough, ...right?)"

Ryann replied: "Personal preference when it comes to looks and such, but I am an avid Aussie lover! They are truly a wonderful, loving, impossibly loyal, ridiculously smart, beautiful breed! I have never had a dog that isn't at least part Aussie and I never will, they make the most fantastic companions. I had my Aussie mix, Poco, for 18 wonderful years before she passed away and I have never met another dog so fantastic."

RB *Fight for the bully breeds* replied: "I prefer boxers. Aussies have always seemed kind of aloof to me where as a well trained and bred boxer is a human lover type of dog. Both have quite a bit of energy. I would say the boxer is a little more hard headed, but well worth it. I am sure what ever breed you choose will be just fine as long as it comes from a reputable breeder and you are training it right. Good luck!"

sara replied: "How about the energy??? Those are both truly energetic and athletic dogs...Aussies especially. I don't know one 17 year old girl who is not too busy with her social life to cater to one of these higher-maintence breeds (Aussies need considerable grooming, Boxers need constant mental stimulation)."

Conny B replied: "What exactly do you plan to do with your new dog? How much time do you play to spend EACH day with your dog? And I´m not sure what you mean with "gas problems". (Sorry I´m German so I don´t get every English phrase.) Are you more of an outside person or more a couch potato? That would help to give you better advise. I own Aussies for about 13 years. Right now I have a 12 year old male and a 20 months old female Aussie-Ibizan Hound-Mix."

Xander replied: "BWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA aussies with no gas problems? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I've researched boxers quite a bit, and I own an aussie. So here's my input: :) My australian shepherd was a regular little fart machine while he was still under a year old. Any and every dog or mammal on the planet will gas his brains out if they eat the right (or wrong, depends on how you look at it) stuff- what made my dog gas was rawhide and lack of exercise. The boxer will do the same thing. Not enough exercise will keep all the gas trapped inside and then it'll come out when you really dont want it to. Gas aside- they're both GREAT dogs: Aussies require more grooming. At least once a day during the summer. Boxers drool. Both are protective of their people- not like ''INTRUDER! BARK BARK! WOOF WOOF! Get lost! My yard! GRRR!" just more like "If you hurt them, I'll eat your leg off. Nice to meet you. Mom, be sure to tell me if they bother you." They are both easy to train since they love people so much and are eager to please, and you're right- way, WAY smart dogs. I'm not sure about boxers, but an Aussie is easy to ruin if you're hard on them- dont yell, dont hit them with your hand. We used a newspaper on my dog- that way he learned that the newspaper meant he was in trouble, and he wouldnt flinch every time he saw someones hand. As with any dog, consistency is important with these guys. They're smart, so they'll figure out right away what rules they can get away with breaking. Oh, and Aussies natrually love to herd stuff- so don't freak out if he starts trying to push other animals or little kids around. He thinks he's doing his job. Just train him not to. :) Sounds like you're on your way to getting a really awesome dog! Lol, we had a lot of trouble deciding on a boxer or an aussie too. Hope this helps!"

Shairee J replied: "Try to check this link to find out your perfect dog match."

Which of these dog breeds do you think I should get? The details: I am at work 8 hrs per day but do come home at lunch for an hour. I will take time off to spend extra time with the puppy when she's young. I live in the city, medium backyard, looking to go for walks and to play frisbee at the park every evening or at least every other evening. Prefer a low-shedding dog with minimal barking. Don't have any kids, planning on doing obedience training. Here are the breeds I have narrowed down to: - Canaan Dog - Entlebucher Mountain Dog - Miniature Australian Shepherd - Vizsla Any thoughts?? Thanks!

TheFinalMiracle replied: "Miniature Australian Shepherd"

mr frany replied: "i think you should get Miniature Australian Shepherd"

crazy babe replied: "none of these i think u sould get a boxer it is very protective!!!"

mthtchr05 replied: "I would go with a German Shepherd, but you don't have that on the list. Entlebucher Mountain Dog"

Libby replied: "i would get a wee jack russell, 2 b honest i dont know anythin about the breeds u mentioned, sorry :)"

crystal replied: "visla well dont get any big dogs because i dont no whetre u live but here in mississippi they are starting to ban big dogs so they might go to ur state 2 also dont get jack russels they are to wild and i cant get mine potty trained"

ماركو الونزو replied: "If I could only pick from that list I will go with the Miniature Australian Shepherd"

eeyore1234 replied: "I would say the Minature Australian Shepherd because that type of dog will probably take most kindly to being left on it's own! Hope I helped!"

amq_blackrose replied: "The miniature Australian Sheperd is the best."

gor_gard replied: "Vizsla."

hey_hey_hey replied: "what about a basset hound!!!! there really CUTE!!"

Elaine E replied: "I would get a poodle...they are ideal city dogs, very obedient, dont shed any hair and they dont bark that much, depending on how much space you have either a standard, miniture or toy. i think a miniture would be good as it is the "medium sized" poodle"

mzleen1 replied: "By all means, the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Shepherds, especially the females, are the best dogs in my opinion..."

pretty_helmet replied: "Aussies shed all year round, but are extremely intelligent. Have you considered adopting a greyhound from your local race track? They are minimal barkers, pretty much trained from the minute you adopt them, are used to spending time in a crate (crate training rocks!) and love to romp and run in a fenced in area."

Lisa replied: "well which ever one you chose, get one from a rescue, that way you can say that you save your best friends life"

babi_gurl replied: "They are all great breeds. Every dog is great in its own unique way. Canaan Dogs are the cutest out of the three i personally think. You should maybe try taking a trip down to your local humane society/animal rescue center. If you get a dog from there then you will probably save it's life. They are really sweet dogs. I am getting one from my local shelter. On staurday she comes home. They are normally housetrained, there are many different breeds of every shape and size imaginable. Please get a dog from your shelter. They are really great pets. They even know some tricks sometimes so that would give you a head start in training for contests as well. If you decide to adopt a dog from your local center then e-mail me at -"

Dog_trainer replied: "Given those choices, I'd pick the Vizsla. Great temperaments, pretty quiet, but they do need to run. You might want to consider some of the Spaniels - I think English and Welsh Springers make great apartment dogs. They do need some grooming, but don't shed too much."

Sweetbear replied: "http://dogbreedinfo.com/canaan.htm Here is info and pics on all four of them.My favorite is the Vizsla because they looks like a redbone coonhound.Or just take this quiz.It'll reccomend breeds that go along with where you live and your lifestyle."

what dog breed is better as a pet, australian shepherd or australian cattle dog? I'm 14, i have two older brothers, they are 17 & 20 and my parents, i live in duplex with a medium yard and there is a dog park 5 minutes by wolking and a huge park with soccer field 15 minutes by car

Ryan S replied: "I would say an Australian Sheppard. I have had them all my life and I love them! They are really great around everyone, especially children."

LJG replied: "They are both AMAZING (I had a cross of both)-- but they are totally different animals. They DO both require a lot of mental stimulation as well as physical, so if you get one, make sure you use that dog park and that soccer field... but the most important thing will be training!"

Chris replied: "If you got the cattle dog, it would have the need to round up something."

Bob replied: "IMO, an Australian Shepherd would be better, since a Cattle Dog is more normally raised on farms and ranches where it can run more freely."

Natalie replied: "Well they're both large dogs and you would have to give them walks a lot, so be prepared. I would think that the shepard would need more work in grooming with it's longer coat, and both have that cool blue fur but Australian cattle dogs could be more aggressive and need alot of space. Anyways, those dogs aren't cheap. I'd just go to the SPCA. 15% are pure breeds, but also they need a good home. It's about how the dog acts to you, not really the breed so much. But yeah I'd research it, look at health problems and care. Okay good luck :)"

k_phillips@rocketmail.com replied: "Either dogs are good choices for pets, however one thing to keep in mind is that they are both very active dogs. I have two Australian Shepard four year old dogs and they are both super hyper. They are very responsive to my calls and are very obedient. Cattle dogs are much the same, yet they have a much more innate desire to herd things and they tend to be more aggressive than Australian Shepards."

DAMON D replied: "I would say an Australian Sheppard. They are very smart, easy to train, and they don't require alot of room. IT WOULD MAKE A GREAT DOG FOR YOU..."

luvexotics replied: "Check the question just before yours she's giving away 3 maybe you live near eachother. I personally like australian cattle dogs better just because of looks. Both are very high energy and need tons of exersize both are smart and can be stuborn but with proper and consistant training can be great dogs. I think it just depends on personal preferance. Good luck"

Estefany S replied: "lviv123, I wish I had a a australian cattle dog."

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