Related breedGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomAustralian Cattle Dog at a glance
- Origin
- New South Wales & Queensland, Australia
- Appeared
- 1840 to 1903 (well documented)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 16 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 287
- DNA clade
- UK Rural (Parker 2017)
The name. Named for its job driving cattle in Australia; "heeler" from nipping at cattle's heels.
Same familyBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, FranceFamily and relatives
Descends from
Sister breeds
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Borzoi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Greyhound
Same time, same continent
Australian Terrier, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Halls Heeler, Koolie
Close by DNABulldog1835 to 1875 · United KingdomClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Australian Kelpie22.4 Mb
- Border Collie17.8 Mb
- Bearded Collie16.2 Mb
- Rough Collie14.3 Mb
- Shetland Sheepdog11.7 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United KingdomPlace in time
The Australian Cattle Dog appears 1840 to 1903 (well documented), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Australian Cattle Dog is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineIndustrial Revolution91 breeds first appeared in this periodSame time, same continentAustralian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog1830 to 1917 · Australia
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United Kingdom