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15 Cool Facts About Australian Cattle Dogs

A completely unique combination of the blood of domestic friends of man and wild dingo dogs, multiplied by an amazing color – all this is an Australian Cattle Dog.

Here are some cool facts about the dog which definitely makes him a magnificent breed.

  1. 1 You might be familiar with this breed by one of his other common names: Australian Heeler, Blue Heeler, Queensland Heeler, or Halls Heeler.

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    Judy Powell

  2. 2 Officially, however, he's the Australian Cattle Dog; the "heeler" moniker comes from the fact that the dogs were bred to herd cattle by nipping at their heels.

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    Judy Powell

  3. 3 Besides herding work, they do well at canine sports, including agility, obedience, rally, flyball, and flying disc competitions.

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    Judy Powell

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