AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG

GROUP:  HERDING DOGS

The general appearance is that of a sturdy, compact, symmetrically built working dog.  With the ability and willingness to carry out any task however arduous, its combination of substance, power, balance and hard muscular condition to be such that must convey the impression of great ability, strength and endurance.  The utility purpose is assistance in the control of cattle, in both wide open and confined areas.  Ever alert, extremely intelligent, watchful, courageous and trustworthy, with an implicit devotion to duty, making it an ideal dog.  Its loyalty and protective instincts make it a self-appointed guardian to the stockman, his herd, his property.  Whilst suspicious of strangers, it must be amenable to handling in the show ring.  Males 18 to 20 inches; Females, 17 to 19 inches.

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