The size of the male Australian Cattle Dog is 18 to 20 inches; the female size is 17 to 19 inches.
Breed color: blue, red speckle.
Nose: black.
The Australian Cattle Dog breed is also known as the Red Heeler, Queensland Heeler and Blue Heeler.
This breed of dog is a tireless worker, a great companion and a loyal and playful family pet.
This breed is a medium-sized, short-coated dog.
The most common health problems of the Australian Cattle Dog are deafness and progressive blindness and accidental injury.
The lifespan of this breed is 12 to 14 years.
Australian Cattle Dog ranks 10th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, rated as one of the most intelligent dogs ranked by obedience command trainability.
These dogs generally work silently, however, they will bark in alarm or to attract attention.
