There is an endangered blue heeled dog in England. They chased the sheep and cattle on the docks onto ships by gnawing on the fore and hind limbs of livestock. The origins vary, but it is very similar to this short-tailed dog.

In the 19th century, an Australian pioneer named Thomas Smithao needed to develop a breed similar to this dog, and at the same time required such a dog to be strong enough to Overcome the difficulties faced when driving cattle. During the breeding process, he exploited the dingo's ability to crawl and snuck at food, resulting in a breed very similar to today's. This dog is vigilant, so early training should be strengthened.

The current breed is a hybrid of ancestors of many different breeds. Including Dingo, Highland Collie, Dalmatian, Australian Colby, Old England, etc. The most important of these is the Australian Wild, the Australian Cattle Dog is the creator of a 29-year longevity record for dogs.

Australian Shepherd Alias : Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler Agile, muscular and well-proportioned breed. It is an ideal work dog that does any heavy work silently. Loyalty and defensive instincts are strong, so they are also protectors of humans. Click to enter Australian Cattle Dog Club

Origin:

Australia, originated in the 19th century. , also known as (Australian Queensland Heeler), (Blue Heeler). First bred in Australia, it is known for its strong bite. This dog is energetic, durable and versatile. It is a good helper for long-distance driving of cattle to the market in the Australian mainland, so this dog is adapted to the living environment in the wild. Often works silently and quietly to control the herd with the most precise and labor-saving method. Essentially a highly active outdoor dog breed, it is necessary to maintain sufficient exercise when raising. The present breed is the result of interbreeding of ancestors of many different breeds.

Personality:

A quick, muscular and well-proportioned breed. It is an ideal work dog that does any heavy work silently. Loyalty and defensive instincts are strong, so they are not only protectors of cattle, but also protectors of humans. Can endure any weather. It has a loyal and guarding nature, so it will protect the shepherd, livestock and his property on its own initiative. Its nature is to be suspicious of strangers, and it needs to obey the dog handler in the competition field, which is quite special. Any unrelated temperament or structure is considered a serious defect.

FCI Criteria:

Body Shape

Body Length (from sternum The straight line distance from the front end to the buttocks) is about 10/9 of the height at the withers. Topline level. The back is strong, with well-spread ribs and no barrel chest. The chest is deep, muscular and of moderate breadth. The loin is broad, strong, and muscular, with deep loins. Overall combined strength.

Head The head is strong and must be balanced and proportioned with the overall structure. The broad head is slightly curved between the ears, flattening slightly to a slight but clear stop. The cheeks are well muscled, neither rough nor protruding, the jaws strong, deep and very well defined. The foreface is full, below the eyes, slightly tapered at the tip and of medium length.

The ears are medium in size, smaller is better than larger. The ears are broad at the base, muscular, erect and slightly pointed, neither spoon-shaped nor bat ears. The ears are set apart on the head, outward, sensitive and erect when alert. The pinna is thick and the ears are hairy.

Eyes Eyes are oval, medium in size and dark brown in color. Neither protruding nor recessed, and must appear alert and clever. The warning and suspicious look is characteristic of this breed when strangers approach.

The nose mirror is black.

Chin muzzle deep and powerful, muzzle outline parallel to skull. The lips are tight and neat.

The teeth are healthy, strong, and evenly distributed. Scissor bite, the lower incisors are located behind the upper incisors and tightly iron the upper incisors. Sound, strong teeth are very important as he has to chase tall cattle by biting their heels.

The limbs are well muscled and the bones are thick.

The paws are rounded and the toes are short, strong, well arched and tight. The pads are hard and deep, and the toenails are short and strong.

The tail is set slightly lower at the base, descending from the sloping rump profile, extending approximately to the hock. The tail hangs straight down at rest, slightly bent. In motion or when excited, the tail is raised, but from the base, no part of the tail is allowed to reach vertical height, and the tail is beautifully brushed.

The coat is smooth and double-coated. The undercoat is short and dense, the outer coat is tightly covered, all hair is straight, stiff, lying flat on the body and protected from rain. The hair is slightly longer from the lower body to the back of the legs and moderately from the thighs to the buttocks. Short hair on head (including inside ears), front of legs and feet. The hair around the neck is long and thick. The average length of hair on the body is 2.5 to 4 cm (1 to 1.5 inches). (Defect: Coat too long or too short)

Coat color

1. Blue: Color is blue, mottled blue, blue spotted, with or without markings Stripes are fine. Black, blue, or brown markings on the head are permitted, ideally evenly distributed. Brown undercoat is permitted on the body, provided it does not show through the blue coat. Black markings on the body are not ideal.

2. Red spots: The entire body is evenly covered with red spots, including the undercoat (which cannot be white or cheese-colored), with or without dark red markings on the head. Even head markings are ideal. Red markings on the body are permissible, but not ideal.