Thus, the various Herding breeds, including the Australian
Cattle Dog, were bred and introduced to help man according to
his specific requirements such as: - Herding or Droving various
animals including cattle and reindeer - Police work - Providing
a service to handicapped owners - Performing Search & Rescue -
Acting as sentries and couriers for the Armed Forces Information
about Herding Dogs characteristics In this day and age not every
Herding Dog might be called to undertake these tasks, but
nevertheless, they still harbour the skills and characteristics
that made the original Australian Cattle Dog breeding program
successful.