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About Australian Cattle Dog Puppies, Breeders & DogFacts
The Australian Cattle Dog, developed in 19th‑century Australia to drive cattle over long distances, is a medium, muscular herding breed known for its high energy, keen intelligence, and loyal, watchful nature. Typically 17-20 inches tall and 35-50 pounds, it has a short, weather‑resistant double coat in blue or red speckled patterns with upright ears and a sturdy build. Classified in the Herding Group, it thrives with active owners who provide daily vigorous exercise, training, and mental work, and can be reserved with strangers without proper socialization. Grooming is straightforward, weekly brushing and more during seasonal sheds, with moderate shedding and low drooling; it is not hypoallergenic. Generally healthy, the breed can be prone to hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, and congenital deafness, so routine health screenings and maintaining a lean, fit body are recommended.
Breed Characteristics
Temperament
Australian Cattle Dog dogs are known for: Tenacious, Watchful, Tireless, Heel driven, Hard eyed.
- Tenacious
- Watchful
- Tireless
- Heel driven
- Hard eyed
Family & Household Compatibility
- Good with children, this breed is generally compatible with kids.
- Good with other dogs, typically sociable with other dogs.
- Cats: strong prey drive may make cohabitation with cats challenging.
Known Health Considerations
Progressive retinal atrophy, hip dysplasia, deafness, elbow dysplasia
When researching Australian Cattle Dog breeders, ask for documentation of health screening on both parents. Ethical breeders test for breed appropriate conditions through OFA, PennHIP, or breed club specified DNA panels before breeding.
Before You Choose a Australian Cattle Dog Puppy
- Can I see health screening documentation for both parents?
- Are the parents registered with the AKC or relevant breed club?
- What is your return policy if the dog cannot remain in my home?
- Can I visit, meet the parents, and see where the puppies are raised?
- Do you provide a written health guarantee and vaccination records?
Screened Australian Cattle Dog breeders on PuppyReports have submitted documentation, responded to the platform, and maintain an active PuppyReports™ Card. Research any breeder before you make a commitment.
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Members of the Canine Ethics Leadership Circle™ who breed Australian Cattle Dog appear here, submitted health documentation, full record transparency, and a signed Canine Ethics Standard. One breeder per breed.
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About these recommendations. PuppyReports surfaces the basic health screening recommendations for each breed in accordance with the principles established by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) program. The OFA, working with each breed’s primary US parent club, sets the recommended testing list per breed. Recommendations may vary by country and region (US OFA CHIC, European FCI, UK Kennel Club, Australian National Kennel Council, etc.). Always review current requirements with your breed’s parent club for your jurisdiction. Last reviewed: 2026-05-02.
Sources & further reading: American Kennel Club breed information; Orthopedic Foundation for Animals CHIC program (ofa.org/chic programs). Breed data sourced from PuppyReports™ breeds database. Last reviewed: 2026-04-24.