What is Australian Cattle Dog?
The '''Australian Cattle Dog''', or simply referred to as Cattle Dog, is a [[herding]] dog, and, as the name suggests, originates from [[Australia]]. {{Infobox dog breed|origin=Australia|weight=15 to 22kg (33 - 49lb)|height=|maleheight=46-51cm (18-20in)|femaleheight=43 - 48cm (17-19in)|coat=A short double coat.|colour=Blue, mottled blue, blue speckled, mottled red, red speckled.|litter_size=Ranges from 1-7, but 5 is most common|ukcstd=|fcistd=www.fci.be|life_span=Approximately 12-14 years (excluding injuries to dog)|image=ACD Silverbarn's Ronja x.jpg|image_caption=An Australian Cattle Dog puppy at four weeks of age}} The Australian Cattle Dog is an extremely [[Intelligence|intelligent]], active and sturdy dog breed. Developed by Australian [[Settler|settlers]] for handling [[Herd|herds]] of [[cattle]], (also suggested by the name), they are still used today as a herding dog. They thrive on having a job to do, and being part of family activities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Australian Cattle Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Characteristics & Facts|url=https://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/australian-cattle-dog|access-date=2020-11-28|website=DogTime}}</ref> == References == {{reflist}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Dog breeds originating in Australia]] [[Category:FCI breeds]]