Do Australian Cattle Dogs ever calm down?

Most Australian Cattle Dogs will begin to calm down on their own around 2 years of age, and will be on their way to emotional maturity at about 3 or 4.

How long do Australian Cattle Dogs live?

13 – 15 years
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Are Australian cattle dogs hyper?

They were bred to tirelessly herd livestock across Australian plains and as a result are very athletically fit, but this also means that they will require more exercise. Without the ability to burn off this extra energy, Australian cattle dogs will tend to be more hyper than most other breeds of dog.

Do Australian cattle dogs have health problems?

Australian Cattle Dogs have a lifespan of about 10 to 13 years. Some of the major health concerns include progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), canine hip dysplasia (CHD), elbow dysplasia, deafness, and Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD).

How smart are Australian cattle dogs?

As the 10th smartest dog breed for obedience & working intelligence, Blue Heelers are highly intelligent dogs. They’re great with obedience, but they really shine with instinctive intelligence as arguably the world’s best cattle herding dog. They’re not just hard workers, but smart workers too!

How aggressive are Australian cattle dogs?

NO, Owners agree, Australian Cattle Dogs are not aggressive. Things like: They need exercise, they bark, they are cautious or suspicious, they need a lot of socialization, they might chase anything that moves, they might show aggression towards other animals or people.

How old is the Australian Cattle Dog breed?

The Australian Cattle Dog breed has been around for about 200 years. The Australian Cattle Dog is also known as a Blue Heeler Also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler or Red Heeler, the Australian Cattle Dog is one of the most intelligent, energetic, loyal, hard-working dogs in the world.

Are Australian Cattle Dogs obsessed with one person?

Australian Cattle Dogs will be almost obsessed with that one person who he has chosen to be most loyal to, and at times will live up to the characterization of being a “Velcro” dog. That one person may never be alone again. (See our article HERE on why he can be a good family dog.)

How to take care of an Australian Cattle Dog?

An occasional bath or brushing is all that will be necessary to keep your Australian Cattle Dog looking his best. The Australian Cattle Dog stands an average of 18 to 19 inches tall. This is just a little larger than a Beagle or Cocker Spaniel but a little smaller than a Dalmatian or Collie.

Can you test for PRA in Australian Cattle Dogs?

Fortunately, a simple DNA test is available for PRA in Australian Cattle Dogs, so you can find out at any time whether your dog has the disease, carries the disease, or is completely clear of it. Other eye diseases to be concerned about are luxation, glaucoma, cataracts, and occasionally retinal dysplasia.