Dog breeds :
Australian Cattle Dog / Australian Heeler / Blue Heeler / Bouvier d'Australie / Hall's Heeler / Queensland Heeler
Windwarrior´s Blue Iron Ace, owner: Tuulia Heikkinen & Andrea Heinemann
General
The general appearance is that of a strong compact, symmetrically built
working dog, with the ability and willingness to carry out his allotted task
however arduous. Its combination of substance, power, balance and hard
muscular condition must convey the impression of great agility, strength
and endurance. Any tendency to grossness or weediness is a serious
fault.
Characteristics
As the name implies the dog's prime function, and one in which he has no
peer, is the control and movement of cattle in both wide open and
confined areas. Always alert, extremely intelligent, watchful, courageous
and trustworthy, with an implicit devotion to duty making it an ideal dog.
Temperament
The Cattle Dog's loyalty and protective instincts make it a self-appointed
guardian to the Stockman, his herd and his property. Whilst naturally
suspicious of strangers, must be amenable to handling, particularly in the
Show ring. Any feature of temperament or structure foreign to a working
dog must be regarded as a serious fault.
History
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Origin
Australia
Utilization
Herding, sport
Classification
Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Size
Medium
Height
Dogs 46-51 cms (approx. 18-20 ins) at withers. Bitches 43-48 cms (approx. 17-19 ins) at withers.
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