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Breed Standard for the
Australian Cattle Dog |
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General Appearance: |
The
Australian Cattle Dog is of moderate build, enabling it to
combine great endurance with bursts of speed and extreme
agility necessary in controlling unruly cattle. |
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Head: |
Medium-sized, oval eyes; Broad skull; rather small pricked
ears |
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Tail: |
Set
low, hanging in slight curve |
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Color: |
Blue
or blue-mottled with or without other markings; red
speckled. |
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Size: |
Weight: 35 – 45 lb
Height: Male: 18 – 20”; Female 17 – 19” |
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Temperament: |
Smart, hardy, independent, stubborn, tenacious, energetic,
and untiring. |