Redneck Malinois, Queensland Heeler, ACD, Pastor Ganadero Australiano
The compact but muscular Australian Cattle Dog, also called Blue or Red Heeler or Queensland Heeler, is related to Australia's famous wild dog, the Dingo. These resilient herders are intelligent enough to routinely outsmart their owners. Standing between 17 to 20 inches at the shoulder, the Australian Cattle Dog is a sturdy, hard-muscled herder of strength and agility. The ACD is born with a white coat that typically turns either blue-gray or red. However they can also be chocolate, slate, lilac or cream. All coat colors may feature distinctive mottling or speckling patterns. ACDs have immense work drive and excel at controlling and, of course, moving livestock. Their boundless energy and supple gait make them excellent running partners. ACDs are true-blue loyal, famously smart, tenacious, ever alert, and may be wary of strangers. If an ACD isn't challenged, it easily becomes bored and may get into mischief. It is recommended that ACD owners participate with these versatile dogs in some work, sport, or regular exercise to keep them mentally and physically fit.
Our ACD Program
Meet our Australian Cattle Dogs! We have collected some of the best lines to form our foundation. Our ACDs are registered with AKC, bred to the standard and health tested. We breed for temperament first and focus on correct type and function. Our dogs work cattle and sheep and are starting to be shown in conformation. We utilize imported lines to add genetic diversity, including lines from Canada, Mexico, Australia, Russia and more.
