Dog Breed of the Week: Australian Cattle Dog (Wed, 03 Mar 2010)
The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed with a special knack for herding cattle. This energetic dog breed also makes a wonderful companion for the right home. Named for its country of origin, the
ACD was developed in the 19th century to herd cattle on large ranches in Queensland. In fact, the breed had a key role in the development of the Australian Beef industry. Fearless, athletic and
intelligent, there is no better cattle herder than the ACD.
Today's ACD is still an amazing herder and worker, but is also quite successful in agility, flyball, Frisbee, and other canine competitions. This breed makes a wonderful companion for an owner
with an active lifestyle. This breed is no couch potato and needs to work in order to be completely happy. If you are looking for an energetic, loyal and intelligent dog that will make a great
exercise partner, consider the Australian Cattle Dog. Have you had experience
with this beautiful and amazing dog breed? Tell others the story - talk
about your Australian Cattle Dog.
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The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed with a special knack for herding cattle. This energetic dog breed also makes a wonderful companion for the right home. Named for its country of origin, the
ACD was developed in the 19th century to herd cattle on large ranches in Queensland. In fact, the breed had a key role in the development of the Australian Beef industry. Fearless, athletic and
intelligent, there is no better cattle herder than the ACD.
Today's ACD is still an amazing herder and worker, but is also quite successful in agility, flyball, Frisbee, and other canine competitions. This breed makes a wonderful companion for an owner
with an active lifestyle. This breed is no couch potato and needs to work in order to be completely happy. If you are looking for an energetic, loyal and intelligent dog that will make a great
exercise partner, consider the Australian Cattle Dog. Have you had experience
with this beautiful and amazing dog breed? Tell others the story - talk
about your Australian Cattle Dog.
Photo © chrisamichael on flickr
Dog Breed of the Week: Australian Cattle Dog originally
appeared on About.com Dogs on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 21:28:15.
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