Australian Cattle Dogs Herding Sheep

[terrys06chargert]

I have a 8 month old Blue Heeler I got at the shelter 4 months ago. He is great dog, good with my little grandaughters, smart and doesnt have a mean bone in him. Does lots of tricks and loves the Frisbee to catch. They catch on very quickly to to anything you teach them.

[AtomicFuryent]

I use my Cattle dog for herding my chickens, he still needs some training, but he is a good dog and loves to do his work. he is one of the best work dogs i have ever had. i dont think he would like living in the city though, there wouldnt be enough to do, and he would be walled in all the time. here on the island, he can run free all over, although he usually stays by his master though lol.

[atelier27]

I would just like to comment on the "not suited for city life" comment. Cattle dogs, like mine, can do quite well in a city. Most city dogs actually get more exercise than suburban dogs...ie suburban dog syndrome..."I have a really big backyard and therefore my dog can exercise itself". City dogs have to be taken out on regular walks and runs to relieve themselves and there are city dog parks were they can socialize and run.

[floatlikeabutterfly]

they probably don't mean they are suited for suburban life either. most hearding dogs do best in rural areas.

my Australian shepherd is happiest in the field with the sheep.

[bandr1002]

i can only assume we all have one, lol

i just got a blue heeler 2 days ago and she is amazing 6 mo. old loves the dog park. she herds all the dogs there lol it is a great addition to my home

[Littlefoster1]

I'm getting a cattle dog shepherd mix at the pound soon.

[cjdobbs042285]

mine is a red heeler mix. she's incredibly smart... she can read my face like a book. only a year old and she herded 75 head of jersey cows across a 200 acre field!- cattle dogs are so eager to please.

[callemonthemoon]

i have 2! they are the best pair of dogs! they get along great and my male loves to play with little dogs! they go to work with me everyday at camp bow wow.please adopt! i got mine at a local shelter!

[kbouquard]

I have a chow and cattle dog mix. He looks like a big fox. Very smart. We never had to really train him he just learns by the rules we set for him.

[aviloud]

i have a chow and australian cattle dog mix. so its a chubby orange dog that has small legs.

[MLOPEZCRAZY]

Just adopted a 6 month old from the local shelter. He is mixed but his ACD side is dominant. He is a little nipper. He has plenty of space here and will be my running companion.

[shakinthembones]

They make great running mates. Mine heal to my car, bicycle, quad, or to me of course. I'll run em for 10 miles until I have to take a break, and they'll whine the whole time because they still want to go. They've run up to 30 miles with me.

[VirusR15]

cool. i have 3 of those puppies :D watch the video

[tuchitochi]

we had a cattle dog once, the minute it could run it would nip me at the heels. it is their natural instinct.

[jbkreegs]

Wow, I've wanted a cattle dog since I first saw one in 1999, due to their intelligence and athletics.  I don't have any animals for them to herd, would they still make a good pet??

[BrooklynMutt]

They are definitely not suited to city life! If you have lots of space and can give them adequate exercise every day, as well as mental stimulation, think about rescuing one by adopting from an ACD rescue group. Research the breed. Don't expect an extremely affectionate dog who wants to be petted all the time. They are very unlike labs, golden retrievers, etc in this way.

[BrooklynMutt]

I would say that they are not an "easy" breed of dog to keep, being so active, smart, and b/c the herding instinct colors so much of their personality. They are independent thinkers, but they are loyal and bond intensely with "their" person. Kooky as he is, I love my ACD.

[boxofsarpobjects1]

actually city life for a cattle dog is perfect tons of mental stimulation. a good owner would have a great city cattle dog. My cattle pups loved the city when I went down there for school over the summer

[SuzieF2]

Yes, ACD's make excellent pets if you want a very dedicated, smart, 100% athlete dog - it takes a minimum of 2 miles/day to even begin to burn off my two year old ACD's energy. She's a bullet; also very funny and sensitive and eager to please. Love Heelers!

[frikitikidutch]

haha that's cool......i hhave an Australian Cattle dog too. She is SOOOO smart. :)

[ilDucadiMantova]

I love Australian Cattle Dogs!

[dragonshire]

Looks like Pescadero.

[ShastaACD]

It is... That's Judy taking them through their instinct tests

[RjThisper]

Good boy, River! We have a red ACD who herds cats...sort of...she doesn't have access to any sheep :( Great dogs!

[doggies10]

does the dog know what his doing? it looks as if e is still getting the hang of things

[ShastaACD]

This was an instinct test for both dogs; the dogs have never been around sheep before.

[lola34r]

i showed this video to my cattledog. i dont think she understood, but she has tried to herd us many times.

[Cybernetic]

awesome. i also have a australian cattle dog too. They are very smart dogs.