Australian Cattle Dog

Our Australian cattle dog pictures are used to created Australian cattle dog gifts and merchandise using exclusive Australian cattle dog art by Gone Doggin, your source for dog breed gifts for dog lovers. Our heeler dogs unique dog gifts are high quality breed specific dog lover gifts perfect for the ACD fancier.

In the 1800s, Australians began crossing Dingo-blue merle Collies to Dalmatians and Black and Tan Kelpies. This resulted in dogs identical in the type and build to the Dingo, only with a thicker set and markings. Also known as the Blue Heeler or Australian Heeler, the ACD has been a big help to the Australian beef industry, enabling farmers to maintain very large herds. The ACD’s ability as cattle herder’s goes unmatched as they are willing and able to work all day long do to agility, strength and courage. The Australian cattle dog belongs to the herding group and was recognized in 1980 by the American Kennel Club.