The morphological characteristics of Australian Cattle Dogs, there are many breeds of dogs, parents who want to raise dogs can consider Australian Cattle Dogs. However, it is not suitable for domestication. If you have a garden in your home, you may consider this kind of dog. It is a dog that is loyal to its owner, brave and witty. Today, let’s analyze the morphological characteristics of the Australian Cattle Dog.
Australian Cattle Dog, male dog – 45.7~55.9 cm, female dog – 43.2~483 cm, is a dog with a strong body, compact structure, agile action, and leadership thinking. They are bred from blue-grey Scottish Highland Collies and Dingoes, and are covered in two coats of coat, with the outer coat being medium length, straight, and of good texture, which does not change with the weather. Underneath is short, dense fluff. This dog has been bred more locally in Australia, and less imported from China. Many people only hear the name of this breed of dog, but have never seen the real face of Lushan.
The following will introduce the morphological characteristics of the Australian Cattle Dog: the head is broad, the ears are slightly arched, and the rest of the body is proportional and balanced.
Ears – Both ears are medium in size, broad at the base, well muscled, erect, moderately pointed. Eyes – The eyes are dark brown, oval in shape, of medium size, neither protruding nor sunken, exuding alertness and wit. Alert and curious eyes are its hallmarks. . The nose is black, matching the color of the body. The cheeks are well muscled, but neither rough nor overtly prominent. The forehead is strong, thick and well developed. Teeth—Teeth sound and strong, regularly arranged, in a scissors bite, with lower incisors closed behind to reach upper incisors, and neither protruding nor protruding.
Neck: The neck is fairly strong and powerful, of medium length, widening from the throat down and arching toward the body.
【Body】The straight line from the front of the sternum to the buttocks is the length of the body, and the length of the body is greater than the height at the shoulders, and the ratio is about 10:1. Topline level, back strong, ribs moderately curved, rib dome (not broad) posteriorly. Chest deep and muscular, medium broad. The waist is broad and muscular. There is a deep flank joint between the front and rear quarters.
[Forequarters] The shoulders are broad, slightly sloping, strong and angular above the arm bone. The highest points of the shoulder bones of the shoulders should not be too close. The forelimbs are thick, rounded bones extending to the feet. The palm is not weak. From the front, the legs are straight, but the palms are at an angle to the forearm bone.
Hindquarters: The hindquarters are broad, strong and muscular. The hips are long and sloping. Legs long and well developed, well flexed at the knee, strong and slightly low at the hocks. Seen from behind, the hocks are in line with the foot, neither too close nor too far apart.
【Tail】The tail hangs down naturally along the sloping buttocks, with a small hook upturned at the end of the tail, the length of which reaches the joint. It can be lifted up when exercising or excited, and its tail should be perpendicular to the ground.
【Foot】The feet are rounded, with short toes, strong, arched and compact. The pads are hard and thick, and the claws are short and strong. The Australian Cattle Dog is regarded as a rare breed for ranchers, cattle, and property, and is an ideal working dog. Why is there such a high praise? It turns out that Australian Cattle Dogs are energetic, durable and versatile, alert, resourceful, brave, honest, suspicious of strangers, and absolutely loyal to their duties. In addition to being able to care for the cattle, the same Can protect the owner. The Australian Cattle Dog is 43-51 cm tall, and its main responsibility is to drive the cattle to the market over long distances. Therefore, fast movement and explosiveness are essential for this dog. Australian Cattle Dogs can do all this, not only that, but they are agile, muscular and well-proportioned, they can work in any harsh environment.
