Australian Cattle Dogs Herding Sheep

Shasta and River during their instinct test. Shasta, the blue, was way too excited and sent the sheep a running the entire time; River, the red, was much more calm, and silent. A natural at herding.

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Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Australian
• Cattle
• Dog
• sheep
• herding

[dragonshire]

Looks like Pescadero.

[ShastaACD]

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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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

[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!

[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.