The Australian Cattle Dog Border Collie Mix, is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the Border Collie and the Australian Cattle Dog. Simply put, this breed ranked first among the most intelligent dog breeds in the world! An Australian Cattle Dog can excel in obedience competition. [40], Thomas Hall crossed his Drovers Dogs with dingoes he had tamed, and by 1840 was satisfied with his resulting progeny. [37] Based on a sample of 69 still-living dogs, the most common health issues noted by owners were musculoskeletal (spondylosis, elbow dysplasia, and arthritis) and reproductive (pyometra, infertility, and false pregnancy), and blindness. The Border Collie Australian Shepherd mix will have a fairly long coat, in a range of potential color combinations. The Australian Cattle Dog is related to Dingo (the wild dog from Australia). It should not look either delicate or cumbersome, as either characteristic limits the agility and endurance that is necessary for a working dog.[1]. The most enduring of Kaleski's myths relate to Dalmatian and Kelpie infusions into the early Cattle Dog breed. [10] However, some working dog trainers have expressed concern that dogs bred for the show ring are increasingly too short in the legs and too stocky in the body to undertake the work for which they were originally bred. [34], The Australian Cattle Dog is one of the dog breeds affected by progressive retinal atrophy. A note, in his own writing, records Thomas Hall's anger at losing 200 head in scrub. Both of these dogs are the kindest, smartest, and nicest dogs you will ever find. SHe is looking for a home with no kids preferably, she is very shy and scared of men. The word "kelpie" is Gaelic, meaning water sprite. Farmers developed the Australian Cattle Dog in the early 1800s from the Smithfield-type working dog of England. [38], George Hall and his family arrived in the New South Wales Colony in 1802. These conditions included heat, rough terrain, dust storms and vast distances. Red dogs are evenly speckled with solid red markings and similarly to the blue dogs can have a brown (red) patch "mask" on one or both sides of the head and sometimes on the body. It responds well to structured training, particularly if it is interesting and challenging. These breeds are closely related in terms of weight and height. [1], The breed standards of the Australian, American and Canadian kennel clubs specify that the Australian Cattle Dog should have a natural, long, un-docked tail. When you’re looking for a dog but don’t know what breed to get, these nine easy questions can help quickly narrow down your search and find a four-legged friend who perfectly fits your lifestyle. Given that they were dependent on the dogs, which gave them an advantage over other cattle breeders, it is understandable that the dogs were not distributed beyond the Hall's properties. [47] The Kelpie breed was developed after the Cattle Dog type was described, so its infusion is unlikely. It is not a breed that lives in a pack with other dogs. Depending on whether one or both eyes have a patch, these are called, respectively, "single" (or "half") mask and "double" (or "full") mask. It has either brown or black hair distributed fairly evenly through a white coat, which gives the appearance of a "red" or "blue" dog. The Australian Cattle Dog was originally bred as a herding dog that would use barking and nipping to move herds of cattle, sheep, goats, ect. [30] There is an anecdotal report of a Cattle Dog named Bluey, born in 1910 and living for 29.5 years, but the record is unverified. The tail should feature a reasonable level of brush. [49] Early in the 1900s there was considerable in-fighting amongst members of the Cattle Dog Club, and a series of arguments about the origin of the breed appeared in newspapers and journals of the time. The Australian Kelpie has a double coat with a short, dense undercoat. It will enjoy the challenges, such as retrieving a scented article, but the breed's problem-solving ability may lead it to find solutions to problems that are not necessarily rewarded by the obedience judges. The offspring can weigh anything between 30-50 lb. The Kelpie Border collie is a mix between the Australian Kelpie and the Border collie. [54] The AKC Parent Club members began researching their dogs, including exchanging correspondence with McNiven, and discovered that few of them had dogs that could be traced back to dogs registered in Australia. Want to connect with other people who love the same breed as much as you do? On August 5, 2017, an Australian Kelpie name Abbie Girl won the World Dog Surfing Championship in Pacifica, California for the second year in a row. The Australian Cattle Dog - Dingo This dog is sturdy and compact, slightly longer than it is tall. [18] Stock dog trainer Scott Lithgow recommends making training a game so the Cattle Dog learns that obedience leads to enjoyment. [16], In Katherine Buetow's guide to the Australian Cattle Dog, Ian Dunbar makes the point that while people think of dog training as teaching a dog to sit, speak and roll over, the dog already knows how to do these things. In 1985 an Australian Cattle Dog Society was formed and officially recognised by the Kennel Club; before this they had to compete in the category "Any Variety Not Separately Classified". Founded in 1884, the AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for dogs. A good jog or long workout combined with the mental exercise of obedience lessons should be done daily. The Australian Shepherd’s temperament is highly intelligent, easy to train, obedient and responsive. [55] The small number of Australian Cattle Dogs in Canada at the time were primarily working dogs on farms and ranches scattered across large distances. [7] The breed ranks 10th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, rated as one of the most intelligent dogs ranked by obedience command trainability. Training for dog sports like agility, obedience and rally can be a great way to give your dog exercise. As with all dogs, regular attention to nails, ears and teeth will help avoid health problems. Olivia is a very affectionate, beautiful young girl. There are two accepted coat colours, red and blue. In recent years, information technology enabling the manipulation of large databases combined with advances in the understanding of canine genetics has allowed a clearer understanding of the development of the breed. It is an effective hiking companion because of its natural endurance, its general lack of interest in hunting, and preference for staying by its owner's side. Raise, train, and watch your dog grow. Meanwhile, Greg Lougher, a Napa, California cattle rancher who met Alan McNiven while stationed in Australia during World War II, had imported several adults and several litters from McNiven. The AKC took over the club registry in 1979 and the breed was fully recognised in September 1980. This breed originated from Collie type dogs imported from Scotland, but was developed to withstand the harsh heat and dry conditions of the vast open spaces of Australia. [7] However, it is reserved with people it does not know and naturally cautious in new situations. The National Stock Dog Registry of Butler, Indiana, registered the breed, assigning American numbers without reference to Australian registrations. Australian Cattle Dog has been nicknamed a "Red Heeler" or "Blue Heeler" on the basis of its colouring and practice of moving reluctant cattle by nipping at their heels. Herding instincts and trainability are measured at non-competitive herding tests, and basic commands are sometimes taught through herding games, where rules such as "stay", "get it" and "that'll do" are applied to fetching a ball or chasing a yard broom. Most Australian Kelpies are healthy dogs. [15], Known as a "wash and wear" dog, the Australian Cattle Dog requires little grooming, and an occasional brushing is all that is required to keep the coat clean and odour-free. Owner Experience - Neither the Border Collie or the Australian Cattle Dog are ideal for new owners, but the Australian Cattle Dog is strongly discouraged for new or inexperienced owners.