What you need to know about Australian Cattle Dogs
Cattledog Dreams
Dedicated to the Care, Training and Placement of Australian Cattle Dogs
Variety: ACD's come in
lots of different shapes,
sizes and colors, though
they are typically about
40-45 pounds in size, have
erect ears, a sturdy
conformation, a white mark
on their forehead (known
as a "Bentley " mark), and
brown eyes.
All the dogs on this bed
are ACDs, which are also
known as Queensland
Heelers.
lots of different shapes,
sizes and colors, though
they are typically about
40-45 pounds in size, have
erect ears, a sturdy
conformation, a white mark
on their forehead (known
as a "Bentley " mark), and
brown eyes.
All the dogs on this bed
are ACDs, which are also
known as Queensland
Heelers.
Loyal Family Dogs: If they are
raised with children, ACDs can be
excellent family dogs. However,
some can tend to mouthiness, and
this trait needs to be channeled in a
constructive way around children.
ACDs are very loyal, believing their
job is to be within 10 feet of their
owner at all times. They are very
responsive to the people that
interact with them on a regular
basis. However, owners have to
earn their loyalty. Family members
that ignore them can expect to be
ignored in return.
raised with children, ACDs can be
excellent family dogs. However,
some can tend to mouthiness, and
this trait needs to be channeled in a
constructive way around children.
ACDs are very loyal, believing their
job is to be within 10 feet of their
owner at all times. They are very
responsive to the people that
interact with them on a regular
basis. However, owners have to
earn their loyalty. Family members
that ignore them can expect to be
ignored in return.
Smart and Athletic: ACDs are
typically medium energy dogs that
are always ready to do something
with you if you give them half a
chance. Their natural intelligence,
athleticism and dedication to their
owner makes them excellent
candidates for Agility, Fly Ball and
other canine sports.
Reserved: ACD's are naturally
weary of strangers and like to be
"properly introduced" to new people
by their owner. It is a rare ACD that
will run up to a complete stranger
looking for pets and hugs!
typically medium energy dogs that
are always ready to do something
with you if you give them half a
chance. Their natural intelligence,
athleticism and dedication to their
owner makes them excellent
candidates for Agility, Fly Ball and
other canine sports.
Reserved: ACD's are naturally
weary of strangers and like to be
"properly introduced" to new people
by their owner. It is a rare ACD that
will run up to a complete stranger
looking for pets and hugs!
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The Story on Tails: ACDs should have tails,
but you will see many out there without them.
Though there is a genetic variety of ACD,
called "Stumpies" that are born with bobbed
tails, they are rare. Chances are if you see a
short-tailed Cattle Dog, it has had its tail
docked as a puppy, and that is a shame
because ACDs have beautiful bushy tails that
aid them in making sharp turns when they work
and play.
It is thought that this practice originated when
ACDs were introduced on ranches in the US.
They looked so much like wolves and coyotes
that they were being shot by mistake.
Ranchers started docking tails to help people
tell them from their wild cousins at a distance.
Cattledog Dreams never docks an ACD's tail,
and our adoption agreement prevents
adopters from doing so, but we often have
dogs with docked tails available for adoption.
but you will see many out there without them.
Though there is a genetic variety of ACD,
called "Stumpies" that are born with bobbed
tails, they are rare. Chances are if you see a
short-tailed Cattle Dog, it has had its tail
docked as a puppy, and that is a shame
because ACDs have beautiful bushy tails that
aid them in making sharp turns when they work
and play.
It is thought that this practice originated when
ACDs were introduced on ranches in the US.
They looked so much like wolves and coyotes
that they were being shot by mistake.
Ranchers started docking tails to help people
tell them from their wild cousins at a distance.
Cattledog Dreams never docks an ACD's tail,
and our adoption agreement prevents
adopters from doing so, but we often have
dogs with docked tails available for adoption.
