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Also known as	Blue Heeler, Queensland Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Australian Heeler, Australian Cattledog, Australischer Treibhund)
Origin	Australia
Height	17 to 20 inches
Weight	30 to 35 lbs
Life Span	12 to 15 years
Grooming Level	Low
Exercise Level	High
Temperament	Alert, trustworthy, energetic and intelligent
Feeding	Medium
Climates	Warm is best
Living Conditions	Not for apartments, large yard is best
Possible Health Problems	Hip dysplasia, deafness, and PRA
Litters	1 to 7 pups
Hypo-allergenic
Good with Children	Only from puppyhood
Group	Herding

Known also as "Blue or Red Heelers". They have a mix of Australia's native wild dog, the Dingo, the Dalmatian, the Collie, and the Kelpie in their background. The Australian Cattle Dog is a medium sized well-muscled dog. They have wedge-shaped heads and prick ears that stand upright when the dog is alert. This breed was bred for long days of work in the fields. They need a good deal of exercise to be kept happy, they can be destructive when bored. They are very loyal to their owners, and wary with strangers. They make good watch dogs as well as guard dogs, as they will fiercely protect their family and property.

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