Characteristics of the Australian Cattle Dog: The Australian Cattle Dog is a relatively active large dog. Parents who like to keep pets at home should consider this carefully. It requires a relatively large activity space and can be raised in the courtyard. However, it is very loyal to its owner, brave and resourceful. The editor below will introduce to you the characteristics of the Australian Shepherd.

The Australian Cattle Dog is also known as "Australian Follower Dog", "Blue "Follower Dog" and "Thrush Dog", etc., are a larger livestock dog originating from Australia. It is said that around 1940, when the sheep herding and other animal husbandry centers moved from the United Kingdom to Australia, people hoped to breed livestock dogs suitable for the continental climate. Therefore, an Australian man named Thomas Smith Hall first bred an Australian cattle dog by crossing an Australian wild dog with a Scottish short-haired sheepdog and an English black sheepdog. This dog was recognized in Australia and the United States in 1963 and 1980 respectively, and is now quite popular in Australia.

The Australian Cattle Dog weighs 15~18kg and is about 43~51cm tall. The coat is short, close to the body, smooth and shiny. The hair on the chest and back is short and straight, while the hair on the chest, abdomen and limbs is short and dense. One of its main features is that the coat is mottled. The spots are distributed on the head, the ears are mostly black, the face is red and yellow with white stripes, the body is dark blue with light blue spots, and the limbs are mostly red and yellow with a small amount of light blue hair. The head is of medium size, with a small and prominent forehead. The nose is short, the bridge of the nose is straight, and the tip of the nose is small and black. The eyes are peach-shaped and dark in color. The mouth is narrow and trapezoidal, with a large cleft. The ears are hard, the distance between the two ears is small, the auricle is slightly smaller, the ears are upright, the body is strong, all parts are even, and the belly is slightly rolled. The tail is long and drooping, covered with long feathers.

The main characteristics of this dog are: alert, brave, and alert. , bear hardships and stand hard work, and be loyal to their duties. It can jump on the back of cattle to command and guard the herd, making it an excellent herding dog.