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Australian Cattle Dog | Australian Kelpie | Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog | Australian Terrier | Silky Terrier |
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| physical traits | - sturdy - compact - energetic | - muscular - agile | ... | - strong - sturdy | - hardy - non-shedding - odorless - vigorous - physically strong - agile - robust - terrier-like |
| colors | - red speckled - blue mottled/speckled may have black patches or white patch on head | - black - black and tan/cream - blue/gray - chocolate - red - red and tan/cream - some with white blaze on chest | ... | - blue/silver gray and tan - solid sand and red | steel/silver/slate/gray or pigeon blue and tan |
| personality/ temperament | - sturdy - watchful - alert - intelligent - alert - courageous - trustworthy - loving - loyal - brave - energetic - protective - devoted to work - wary of strangers | - intelligent - friendly - brave - loyal - devoted - alert - eager - amenable - hard working - energetic - conscientious | - alert - extremely intelligent - watchful - courageous - obedient - trustworthy - devoted to duty - loyal - and courageous. suspicious of strangers. some can be aggressive or overly shy | - spirited - cheerful - courageous - tough - alert - devoted - friendly - affectionate - entertaining - ready to fight - feisty. some may be shy - aggressive | - friendly - energetic - aggressive - loyal - devoted - adaptable - spirited - faithful - intelligent - terrier like - strong-willed - active - demanding - independent - yappy - alert - possessive - tireless - vocal.so |
| maintenance/ special needs | - plenty of exercise - easy to care for - not good with other pets | - little grooming - brush regularly - exercise - not for city life - | ... | - brush regularly - not good with other pets unless raised with them - won't back down if threatened by larger more powerful dog - patience required when training | - high - very long hair requires constant brushing to keep from matting - can't live outdoors - patience to train - not good with other pets - socialize with people early - protect from cold |
| nickname | Blue Heeler | - Kelpie - Australian Collie - Barb | - stumpy tail - earlier crosses were called 'Hall's Heelers and 'Timmins Biters' | ... | - Australian Silky Terrier - Sydney Silky Terrier - Silky Toy Terrier |
| origination | Australia | Australia from Scotland possibly cross of Dingo and Collie | Australia, from crossing the Australian Dingo, Smooth-haired Blue Merle Collie, and either Northern English herding dogs or Smithfields | Australia | Australia, cross of Australian Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier, maybe Skye Terrier |
| bred for | - herding - droving cattle | herding sheep | herding cattle | - working the Australian Outback - farm ratting - watchdog | companionship |
| height | ... | 17~23 (inch) | ... | 10~11 (inch) | 9~10 (inch) |
| weight | 33~51 (lbs) | 25~45 (lbs) | ... | 9~14 (lbs) | 8~11 (lbs) |
| height for male | 18~20 (inch) | ... | 18~20 (inch) | ... | ... |
| height for female | 17~19 (inch) | ... | 17~19 (inch) | ... | ... |
| ideal for | - farms - ranches - family - cattle herding - guarding - companionship - country life - outdoors - any climate | - companionship - herding livestock - outdoors - | - control and herding of cattle in both wide open and confined areas - as well as in harsh conditions | - family - companionship - watch dog - city or country life - | - family - apartments - city life - companionship - other pets - watchdog - hunt vermin |
| good with kids? | yes and no. good with children it is familiar with but not with children it does not know | ... | ... | yes | yes, supervise because of size, intolerant if not properly socialized early |
| lifespan | 12 (year) | 12 (year) | 10~15 (year) | 14 (year) | 14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - fci-(cattle dog group) - akc -(herding dog breed group) - uk-(pastoral group) - ukc - saku - ankc-(working dog group) - jkc - | - fci-(sheepdog group) - ukc - saku - arba-(herding dog group) - jkc-(sheepdog/cattledog group) - ankc - nzkc-(working dog group) | - fci-(Sheepdogs and Cattledogs Dog Breed Group) - ukc - nzkc - aukc - (working dog breed group) - nzkc | - akc - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(terrier dog group) - fci-(small sized terrier dog group) | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(toy dog group) - fci-(toy terrier dog group) - ukc-(terrier dog group) - ckc-as 'Silky Terrier' |
| hair type | - straight - harsh - weatherproof outer coat; dense undercoat | - double coated - weather resistant smooth - short - straight - flat - topcoat - dense undercoat | - moderately short - straight - dense - medium harsh outer coat. short - dense - soft undercoat. ruff around neck. short hair on head - legs and feet | - double coated - outer is harsh and straight - wiry appearance - undercoat is soft and short | - very long - flowing - glossy - fine - silky |
| ear | deafness | ... | ... | ... | ... |
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