Australian Cattle Dog
INTRODUCTION
Australian Cattle Dogs are Alert, Curious and Pleasant dogs they are from Herding group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity they rank # 54. These dogs are compact yet have muscular built but don’t judge them based on their size because they can out smart their humans quiet easily. They need regular exercise to keep them in shape both mentally and physically because they can get bored easily. Bread to herd all day these breeds are always on alert. Australian Cattle Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 10).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Cautious, Energetic, Obedient, Loyal, Protective, Brave
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Australia
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Australian Cattle Dogs have a dense double coat
2- Australian Cattle Dogs are descended from dingoes
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Australian Cattle Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Blue, Red
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COAT TYPE
Australian Cattle Dogs have a dense double coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 71- 84cm (28 - 33in)
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TAIL
Naturaly, long, un-docked tail. The tail should be set moderately low, following the slope of the back
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WEIGHT
Male: 46 - 51 cm
Female: 43 - 48 cm -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One to two time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 to 7 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Australian Shepherd
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
In 1893
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ORIGIN
Australia
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
