🐕 Dogs

Australian Cattle Dog

Canis lupus familiaris

✨ Fun Fact

Australian Cattle Dogs have a unique 'blue' or 'red' speckled coat and are known for their endurance — they can work all day in extreme heat.

Medium-sized, sturdy herding dog bred to drive cattle across harsh Australian terrain. Extremely intelligent, energetic, and loyal.

🏷️ Breed

Australian Cattle Dog

💭 Temperament

Intelligent, energetic, loyal, alert, courageous

📏 Size

Medium (16-23 kg)

⏳ Lifespan

12-16 years

🎨 Colors

Blue, blue mottled, blue speckled, red speckled

🌍 Origin

Australia, 19th century

🏠 Habitat

Domestic — needs significant exercise and mental stimulation

🍽️ Diet

High-quality commercial dog food; lean proteins

✓ FCI Group

Group 1

✓ FCI Section

Sheepdogs

✓ FCI Number

287