What does an Australian Cattle Dog look like?

Answer 1

Australian Cattle DogAlso called, "heelers", Australian Cattle Dogs come in various shades of 'blue' and red. The reference to "blue" comes from the salt and pepper combination of fur which may give the illusion of "blue". Likewise, the red heeler often has a mottled coat of red-like fur mixed with white. See the Related Links below for a selection of images. They can also have solid patches of their respective colors over the eyes and ears and on their sides. Depending upon breeding, they can be stocky (similar to a German Shepard), or thinner.

Answer 2

The Aussie, as it is known, is a medium-sized, robust, well-balanced, rustic dog. The ears are set high at the side of the head, triangular and slightly rounded at the tip. The coat is of medium texture, straight to slightly wavy, weather resistant, of moderate length with an undercoat. The quantity of undercoat varies with climate. Hair is short and smooth on the head, outside of the ears, front of the forelegs and below the hocks. Backs of the forelegs are moderately feathered; breeches are moderately full. There is a moderate mane and frill, which is more pronounced in male dogs than females. The Aussie has a natural or docked bobtail. The AKC standard states the tail should not exceed four inches in length. Tails that are longer are docked. The dog's body should be slightly longer than its height at the withers. The chest is not broad but is deep with the lowest point reaching the elbow. The front legs are straight, perpendicular to the ground. The feet are oval, compact with close knit, well arched toes. The front dewclaws are sometimes removed, but back dewclaws are almost always removed. The overall size of the head should be in proportion to the body, with the muzzle being equal or slightly shorter than the back skull. The stop is moderate to well-defined. The teeth should form a scissors or level bite. The eyes are oval in shape and medium in size. Eye colors include brown, blue, amber or any variation or combination including flecks and marbling. The ears are set high on the head, triangular in shape and slightly rounded at the tip. When the dog is at full attention the ears break forward and over, or to the side as a rose ear. Coat colors include blue merle, black, red merle (liver), solid red with or without white markings and/or tan (copper) points, with no order of preference. The coat is medium texture, straight to wavy, weather resistant and of medium length. There should be feathering on the back of the legs, the mane and frill around the neck.

Answer 3

He is a man usually dressed in boots, jeans and shirt with a brimmed hat to protect him from the sun. they often use the Australian blue cattle dog to control their sheep.

The Australian Shepherd is a breed of dog which, despite its name, did not originate in Australia. An image of one can be seen at the related link below.

Answer 4

Not positive but I have read that the red heeler is a mix of dingo and terrier while the blue heeler is collie and dingo

Answer 5

An Australian cattle dog is a breed of herding dog bred and developed in Australia for controlling cattle.