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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 controlling cattle. It is a medium-sized dog with a lot of energy, intelligence and an independent streak.
Appearance
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 conformation 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 ACD. 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. ACDs 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. 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.
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Australian Cattle Dog - About the ACD, a working breed.
Australian Cattle Dog Breed Standard - Official description of the breed as provided by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
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dog, with the ability and willingness to carry out his allotted task however
arduous. Its combination of substance, power, balance and hard muscular condition
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Australian Cattle Dog Community Europe - Australian Cattle Dog Europe. Information, results, and photographs. Free Presentation for all ACD Owner and Breeder.
Meta Description: [ Australian Cattle Dog Europe. Information, Results, Photogallery and more. Free Presentation for all ACD Owner and Breeder. ]
Australian Cattle Dog Herding Website - Training and trialing herding Australian Cattle Dogs. Photo gallery.
Australian Cattle Dog Web Ring Listing - Links to breed sites.
Meta Description: [ This ring showcases the Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), its breed description, and any ACD-related pages. ]
Australian Cattle Dogs - Information on the Australian Cattle Dog, with breeder listings, rescues listings and links.
Meta Description: [ General resource of breeders, rescues, and clubs, including a selection of Australian Cattle Dog pictures and informational links. ]
Australian Cattle Dogs On-Line - Including breed information and rescue.
Meta Description: [ Australian Cattle Dogs On-Line Resource ]
CowDogz.com - Includes a list of breeder web sites, classifieds, and dogs available through rescue, and training tips.
Meta Description: [ Australian Cattle Dog Fanciers' Online Reference Center ]
Heelers Australia - Includes a history of the breed, genealogy, temperament, management, photos, and links.
Meta Description: [ A look into the world of the Australian Cattle Dog, which is sometimes known also as a Red/Blue Heeler. ]
Lincoln Menagerie FAQ - A FAQ for the Australian Cattle Dog will answer most questions.
Raising an Australian Cattle Dog - Diary of raising an Australian Cattle Dog with photographs and stories.
Results in Europe - Publication of the results of the DNA PRA prcd test of cattle dogs in Europe. Includes links to owners' pages.
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