Australian Cattle Dog
Mountain West Dog Fanciers
A Guide to all things "DOG" in the Western Mountain States
           
Basic Description:  The Australian Cattle Dog is sometimes known as the Blue Heeler, Queensland Heeler, Queensland Blue Heeler, and was originally
known as the Australian Heeler. The breed is one of the serious workers upon which at least a part of the Australian economy depends. Its ancestry goes back to
the Collie, Kelpie and Dingo. No matter who or what the foe, a Cattle Dog always attacks the heels. This habit has been bred into him for generations, for as a
herding dog, he silently forces strays back to the herd by nipping at their heels. Ever alert, extremely intelligent, watchful, courageous and trustworthy with an
implicit devotion to duty makes him an ideal dog as a guardian to his master, his herd or his property. They are sturdy, alert, and watchful.
           
Note: Any Club that wishes to provide a better quality description of this breed is invited to contact the web master.
Your assistance in making this a useful site is greatly appreciated. Also, if corrections or additions are found, please let me know at once.
           
American Kennel Club Link
www.akc.org/breeds/australian_cattle_dog/index.cfm
 
 
United Kennel Club Link
www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/WebPages/LrnBreedInfo  
 
 
Canadian Kennel Club Link
www.ckc.ca/en/Default.aspx?tabid=99&BreedCode=ACD
 
 
Parent Club Link(s)
www.acdca.org     
 
 
National Rescue Group Link(s)
www.acdrescueinc.com/    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona Club Link(s)
 
Arizona Rescue
www.newhopecattledogs.com
Colorado Club Link(s)
 
Colorado Rescue
www.cattledog.com/rescue/colorado.html
Idaho Club Link(s)
 
Idaho Rescue
 
Montana Club Link(s)
 
Montana Rescue
 
Nevada Club Link(s)
 
Nevada Rescue
 
New Mexico Club Link(s)
www.acdcnm.com/    
New Mexico Rescue
 
Utah Club Link(s)
 
Utah Rescue
 
Wyoming Club Link(s)
 
Wyoming Rescue
 
Local Club contacts below if listed here
 
 
 
           
Additional Information on local Clubs (Obedience, Agility etc.) and Rescue groups can be found under their respective heading in the Content section.
           
Breed Fanciers that have agreed to share their knowledge of this breed.
           
Would you like to be listed here – go to Invitation and if you agree with the simple requirements – WE WANT YOU
then go to
Fancier Questionnaire and fill out the form. The form is sent directly to the webmaster.
           
Mountain Grown Kennel
 
Kristen Read
 
13 County Rd 234
 
Durango, CO. 81301
 
 
 
Read@rmi.net
 
Website Coming!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dogs Owned
4
 
 
 
Dogs Co-Owned
6
 
 
 
Champions in Pedigree
22
 
 
 
Litters per year
0-1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Health Test
Yes
 
 
 
Exhibit routinely in shows
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All Breed Club(s)
No
Breed Specific Club(s)
Australian Cattle Dog Club of American (Code of Ethics Breeder)
Experience
Comments:
Breeder
Yes
Conformation
Yes
Handler
Yes
Agility
No
Trainer
No
Obedience
No
Groomer
Yes
Rally
No
AKC / UKC Judge
No
Field Trial
No
Ring Steward
No
Hunt Test
No
CGC Evaluator
No
Herding
No
TDI Evaluator
No
Rescue
No
Occasional Availability
Puppies
Yes
Adult Dogs
No
Stud Services
No
Rescued Dogs
No
Information
Yes
   
       
Photos were provided by Breed Fanciers in the Mountain West unless otherwise specified
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BISS Ch Strathblue Aussie TopGun RA  
(Puddy)
Owned by Kristen Read and
Jolyn Owen Jones
 
BISS Ch Strathblue Aussie TopGun RA  
(Puddy)
Owned by Kristen Read and
Jolyn Owen Jones
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Herding Group
Clubs that Represent this Breed
by State
 
 
 
AKC
S/O/HE/TR/AG
Australian Cattle Dog Club of New Mexico
Ann Pottenger (cs)
NM.
www.acdcnm.com/      animalsci@aol.com