Breeds

Known as one of the most intelligent and energetic breeds of dog, the Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), or Heeler, has been around since the early 1800s. Although they were originally …

The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), or red or blue heeler, is a highly intelligent dog bred for working on farms to herd cattle. Heelers are used to living either indoors …

It is not a secret that some dogs are more likely to love water and swimming. When I bring my Cattle Dogs to the beach, they seem fine leaping through …

After adopting two Australian cattle dogs, I wanted to make sure that I would be able to care for them properly. I was especially concerned about the amount of exercise …

After many hot summer hikes with our Australian Cattle Dogs (ACD), we were left wondering, would it help keep them cooler if we trimmed their coats or had them shaved? …

After watching the daily ritual of coordinated chasing the squirrels, I realized my dogs were doing so like a wild dog pack. Banjo would bark and take the lead running …

Distance running was one of the reasons we decided an Australian Cattle Dog (ACD) was the right breed for us. I imagined running side-by-side with both of our Cattle Dogs. …

With the challenging events of 2020 and running into limited availability of life’s staples, I’ve been thinking of getting back into hunting to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. But I’d …

Australian Cattle Dogs (ACD) are known for their physical agility. As part of the herding group, ACDs have developed strong hind legs and hips to allow for quick pounces to …

Before adopting a Cattle dog, make sure you are not looking for a guaranteed, all-around affectionate pooch. There’s a possibility your Cattle Dog may not always like or need to …