AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG
History - These dogs were herders for the Australian cattle farmers. The cattle on these lands became so wild that the traditional European herding breeds that had proved satisfactory on tamer cattle were no longer suited for the job. This dog could travel long distances over rough and hot terrain and could control cattle without barking. In 1840, Hall bred some smooth blue merle Highland Collies with Dingos, producing a strain known as Hall's Heelers. The AKC recognized the breed in 1980, and it has since become a capable show dog.
Temperament - This dog is hardy, independent, stubborn, tenacious, energetic, and untiring. This dog must have a job to do or it will expend all of its efforts on other unacceptable things. It loves physical and mental challenges. It is one of the most responsive and obedient dogs and loves adventure. It tends to nip at the heels of running children.
Upkeep - This dog needs a lot of exercise. More than a simple walk on a leash can provide. It loves the attention and taking lessons in obedience training. It is happiest when there is a job to do. This dog can live both outside and inside.
Size - Both males and females can reach 35-45 pounds, and measures 18-20 inches for the male, and 17-19 inches in the female.
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AUSTRALIA
Kombinalong
Narelle Robertson
55 Winstead Road
Bagdad Tasmania
Australia 7030
tel/fax: (03) 62686645 Int'l: 61 3
62686645
e-mail: kombinalong@bigpond.com
USA
Wise Choice
Robert Lee Wise
2657 Golden Gate Drive
San Andreas, California 95249
209-754-4878 and fax
e-mail: wsechoic@goldrush.com
McGehee's Happy Acres
McCehee, Betty
8731 Calva St.
Leona Valley, California 93551
(805) 270-1680
Wallaby Kennels
California
(619) 723-8092
DuWest Kennels
Lori Whitman
32235 WCR 68 Gill
Colorado 80624
(970) 356-9407
e-mail: ACDLori@aol.com
Plateau
Debbie G. Clark
4549 North Scenic Highway
Lake Wales, Florida 33853
941-678-0879 fax: 941-679-9876
e-mail: plateaukennels@webtv.net
R-Bar's Kennel
Durrance, Diana
Rt 1, Box 252
Bowling Green, Florida 33834
(813) 773-9850 or (813) 375-4673
Wheeler Kennels
Spring Hill, Florida
(813) 856-6809
Hiredhand Kennel
Hayes, Connie P.
130 Hosannah Rd
Locust Grove, Georgia 30248
(770) 228-7904
Jilaroo Austrian Cattle Dogs
Peg Knoch-Casey,
6540 Cedar Grove Road,
Fairburn, GA 30213
770-969-8713
Katwala
Katherine Buetow
2003B Melrose Drive
Champaign, Illinois 61820
217-359-0284 or fax:
217-359-4522
e-mail: katwala@cattledog.com
Bushranger Kennel
Eberley, Kim
P.O. Box 501
Sterling, Illinois 61081-0501
(815) 225-7540
Glendhenmere Kennels
Dr Mary Belle Adelman
229 Glendhenmere Lane
Hazel, Kentucky 42049
(502) 436-2858
e-mail: maryba@mursuky.campuscwix.net
Hempfield Kennels
Lee Fielder Hempel
P.O. Box 24251
Lexington, Kentucky 40524-4251
(606) 276-3891
e-mail: hunddoc@aol.com
Dreamtime
2627 Oldbeaver Road
Kawkawlin, Michigan 48631
(517) 684-4431
Hickory Knoll
Rusty Plummer
2656 Gould Road
Onondaga, Michigan 49264
(517) 628-2749
A-Bit-O Blue
Johnson, Billie
24605 Lewiston Blvd,
Hampton, Minnesota 55031-9608
(507) 263-4453
Australian Blue Heelers
Zahnter, Robert
Rt. 2, Box 192
Iberia, Missouri 65486
(314) 793-6255
Dancer Australian Cattle Dogs
Judy Verstrten
Nixon, Nevada
(702) 574-0220
