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Australian Cattle Dog: An Amazing Herding Dog

Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as Blue Heeler or Red Heeler, is a hardy and independent herding dog, depending on its color. It can herd cattle over long distances and on rough terrain. It has a medium build that helps balance the speed and agility needed to control cattle. For over 200 years, these […]

Captivating Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd dog Merle and tricolor

Australian Shepherds, like most herding dogs, are very smart dogs. They have ties to Australia but did not originate there. It may be that they are not true Australians. The Australian Shepherd, sometimes called the “Aussie,” descended from European herding dogs. Aussies immigrated to Australia years ago and then found their way to California. Since […]