Australian Cattle Dog

A classic cattle dog, Australian Cattle Dogs were developed from a mixture of breeds in Australia in the 19th century, and still maintain their energetic herding instincts today.

• About the Australian Cattle Dog

  Also referred to as Blue Heelers, Australian Cattle Dogs are energetic herding dogs bred to drive cattle by biting at their heels. They are alert and active with a bit of an independent streak, requiring proper training and exercise but relatively little grooming (although they can shed a lot!). Born white, they quickly grow a unique blue or red speckle coat, with lighter piebald patterning associated with hereditary deafness. Otherwise, they are generally healthy, with an average lifespan of 12-14 years. They also make great agility dogs, but their herding instincts can sometimes cause problems if they start nipping at children’s feet.

• Health Conditions

  MDR1 Drug Sensitivity

  Clinical ABCB1

  Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd

  Eyes PRCD Exon 1

  Collie Eye Anomaly, Choroidal Hypoplasia, CEA

  Eyes NHEJ1

  Primary Lens Luxation

  Eyes ADAMTS17

  Cystinuria Type II-A

  Kidney and Bladder SLC3A1, Australian Cattle Dog Variant

  Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5, NCL 5

  Multisystem CLN5 Exon 4 SNP, Border Collie Variant

  Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8, NCL 8

  Multisystem CLN8, Australian Shepherd Variant

  Late-Onset Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, NCL 12

  Multisystem ATP13A2, Australian Cattle Dog Variant

  Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

  Brain and Spinal Cord SOD1A

  Myotonia Congenita

  Muscular CLCN1 Exon 23, Australian Cattle Dog Variant

  Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa

  Skin & Connective Tissues LAMA3 Exon 66, Australian Cattle Dog Variant

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