Articles — Australian Cattle Dog

  Australian Cattle Dog Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1980 Lifespan: 12 – 16 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 36” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of herding dog originally developed in Australia for droving cattle over long distances across rough terrain. It is a medium-sized dog with a short coat and has two main colors. It has either black or brown hair evenly distributed through a white coat. This gives the appearance of a "blue" or "red" dog. It should not be confused with the...