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Australian Cattle Dog
| Size: |
43-51 cm |
| Weight: |
16-20 kg |
| Life Span: |
Approx. 12 years |
| Activity Level: |
Active |
| Country of Origin: |
Australia |
| - PetSure Australia Claim Figures 2013, payment subject to benefit percentage |
Characteristics & Personality
Key attributes – loyal, courageous and active.
Australian Cattle Dogs can be strong-willed, have plenty of courage and are known to be loyal to their owners. Many thrive when given activities and /or work to keep them active, especially if playing or working with their owner. It is important that they are well socialised at an early age, as they can be territorial and wary of strangers at times.
Compatibility with: (Scale: 1 - caution to 5 - excellent)
Owners 5
Children 2
Other Pets 4
Strangers 3
Unfamiliar Dogs 3
Care
Exercise Requirments: Daily walks combined with stimulating activities are recommended.
Coat: Smooth, straight and hard.
Coat Color: Blue and red-blue, blue mottled, blue speckled with or without black, tan and white, red speckled with solid red markings.
Pay attention: The owner of the Australian Cattle Dog needs to be determined as this breed can be quite independent and strong. It is important to socialise around strangers, children and unfamiliar dogs at a young age .
Health & Wellbeing
Common health concerns: Eye defects, Deafness, Arthritis
| High Pet Claim Example: |
$4211.00 Cruciate Ligament |
| Most common insurance claim: |
Arthritis |
| Average insurance claim amount: (excl. routine) |
$155.83 |
This is general information only and all dogs should be properly socialised, provided training and supervised around children