Australian cattle dog Also found in:Thesaurus,Acronyms,Encyclopedia,Wikipedia. Australian cattle dog n. A dog of a medium-sized breed developed in Australia to herd cattle, having a muscular body and a short blue or red speckled coat. Also calledblue heeler. ...
Under the Silky Terrier’s feisty personality is a loving and loyal companion dog. This dog can live happily in an apartment, as long as it’s offered plenty of exercise. This breed does tend to bark so be aware of that if you’re an apartment dweller who is thinking of getting this ...
This new dog breed is a mix between thePapillonand the Aussie, so his size and coat color may vary depending on the genes he inherited from his parents. The European Papillon is originally from France and his ears resemble butterfly wings, hence the name Papillon, which means -butterfly- ...
The Australian Cattle Dog is an impressive dog. While not for everyone, this dog is the backbone of many a farm or ranch. This powerful, hard-working dog is usually considered a somewhat low-maintenance dog. But harsh terrain and weather can take their toll on paw pads and stress trigger...
16 14. Boston Terrier Blue Heeler mix (AKA Boston Cattle Dog) 17 15. Bernese Mountain Blue Heeler mix (AKA Bernese Cattle Dog) 18 16. Basset Hound Blue Heeler mix (AKA Basset Heeler) 19 17. Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler mix (AKA Blue Cocker Spaniel) ...
That is, the kind of tough dog that Australian cattlemen needed. In addition to Dingos, you’ll find traces of other breeds in a Blue Heeler’s genetic makeup. These include the Blue Smooth Highland Collie, Bull Terrier, Dalmatian, and black and tan Kelpie. The breed received official ...
Some breeders even cross the Australian Shepherd and the Border Collie with the Australian Cattle Dog to create aTexas Heeler, a hard-working farm dog. A young Texas Heeler Do Aussies and Border Collies get along? Whether Border Collies and Australian Shepherds will get along comes down to the...
Pressing onwards—in the nonsensical order of a frantic fox terrier checking its weemails in the park—I next made it back into the cafeteria, which apart from the ghosts of a thousand inmates passed, was utterly soulless. Everything about being in here felt wrong, and taking the advice ...