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Call Sami at 903-880-1112to
adopt one of these
adorable puppies. They're 6 weeks old on Friday,
May, 20, 2005. They have been wormed.
As of November 12, 2006, we have a new litter of free
Border Collie Blue Heeler puppies. |
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The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), also known as
the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler, is a herding dog developed
in Australia for handling cattle. It is a medium-sized dog with a lot of energy
and an independent streak.
The Cattle Dog's coat comes in a variety of markings, sometimes quite striking.
The basic coat colors are blue and red speckle. For dog owners whose interest is
primarily in their qualification for dog shows, even markings are preferred over
uneven markings, and large solid-color marks on the body are undesirable. For
owners who are more interested in their dogs' performance in activities such as
herding or dog sports, the breed's strong work ethic and intelligence are of
more importance than the exact coat markings.
The mask is one of the most distinctive features of an Australian Cattle Dog
blue heeler . This mask consists of a darker red patch over one or both eyes
(for the red speckle coat color) or a black patch over one or both eyes (for the
blue coat color). These are called, respectively, single mask and double mask.
Australian Cattle Dog blue heeler s without a mask are called plain-faced. Any
of these is correct according to the breed standard, and the only limitation is
the owner's preference.
Red speckle coat color
A young Australian Cattle Dog blue heeler at the top of a dog agility A-frame.Many
Australian Cattle Dogs have a stripe of white hair in the center of the
forehead, usually 1/2 inch to 1 inch by 2 inches to 3 inches (about 2 cm by 7
cm) called the Bentley Mark. This is similar in appearance to the blaze markings
sometimes found on horses. According to legend, a popular dog owned by Tom
Bentley passed on this distinctive mark to all Australian Cattle Dogs.
A female Australian Cattle Dog should measure about 17 to 19 inches (43 to 48
cm) at the withers. A male Australian Cattle Dog should measure about 18 to 20
inches (46 to 51 cm) at the withers. An Australian Cattle Dog blue heeler is a
well-muscled, compact dog with a short, dense coat and a naturally long tail. An
Australian Cattle Dog blue heeler in good condition should weigh roughly 40 to
50 pounds (18 to 23 kg).
Some breeders dock Australian Cattle Dog blue heeler 's tails. This is a
controversial practice and, in some countries, is illegal or is prohibited for
dogs in the show ring.