Australian Cattle Dogs: the most honest advice you'll ever find about Australian Cattle Dogs -- purebred, crossbred, and mixed breed. Buying, adopting, raising, training, behavior, and health care for Australian Cattle Dog puppies and adult dogs.

The Australian Cattle Dog's medium size, natural appearance, and athletic skills make him seem like a very desirable pet . . . but for the vast majority of families, Australian Cattle Dogs are not good pets.

Australian Cattle Dogs are working dogs, with working-dog behaviors "hardwired" into their genes. They need a great deal of exercise and challenging things to do on a daily basis.

When they don't get the exercise and mental stimulation they crave, Australian Cattle Dog will entertain themselves in destructive or obsessive ways that will drive you up the wall.

Australian Cattle Dogs are also called Queensland Heelers, Blue Heelers, and Red Heelers.

Australian Cattle Dog breed

Australian Cattle Dogs...
Advice You Can Trust

By Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2010



Australian Cattle Dog Dog Breed Review
Australian Cattle Dogs: what's good about 'em . . . what's bad about 'em! The most honest dog breed review you'll ever find. Temperament, personality, and behavior problems. As an Obedience Instructor and Breed Selection Consultant for over 30 years, I give you my honest opinions about the breed -- I hold nothing back.

Australian Cattle Dog FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Australian Cattle Dogs -- temperament, training, housebreaking, health care, finding breeders, and buying puppies.

Training Australian Cattle Dogs
Teach Your Australian Cattle Dog 100 English Words. Respect training. Obedience training. Housebreaking. Training Australian Cattle Dog puppies. Socializing Australian Cattle Dogs. I'll show you how to get your Australian Cattle Dog puppy or adult dog to listen to you and do what you ask him to do.

Australian Cattle Dog Health
For good health and long life, you need to raise your Australian Cattle Dog in all the right ways. The best (and worst) dog foods. Vaccinations and booster shots: needed or not? How long do Australian Cattle Dogs live? Finding the right vet. Spaying and neutering.

Buying or Adopting an Australian Cattle Dog
Good breeders versus bad breeders -- how to tell the difference. Adopting your Australian Cattle Dog from a rescue group. Temperament tests for evaluating Australian Cattle Dog puppies and adult dogs for sale and adoption.