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Australian Cattle Dog Breed Standard
Herding Group
Australian Cattle Dog blue heeler General Appearance
The general appearance is that of a strong compact, symmetrically built working
dog, with the ability and willingness to carry out his allotted task however
arduous. Its combination of substance, power, balance and hard muscular
condition must convey the impression of great agility, strength and endurance.
Any tendency to grossness or weediness is a serious fault.
Australian Cattle Dog blue heeler Characteristics
As the name implies the dog's prime function, and one in which he has no peer,
is the control and movement of cattle in both wide open and confined areas.
Always alert, extremely intelligent, watchful, courageous and trustworthy, with
an implicit devotion to duty making it an ideal dog.