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opinions on cattledogs? Anonymous
how're they for families in suburban / rural areas? Are they tempermental? Please let me know; there's a sweetheart at the local pound who's simply adorable...'course there's a corgi and a Shepard there I like as well, but the cattledog's intelligence and energy stood out most of all.
>> Anonymous
Ask the AKC
UKC
TerrificPets.com
Cattledog.com
DogBreedInfo.com
ACDCA.org

Not here dumbass
>> Anonymous
>>79249

Become an hero.

At least the OP is asking before adopting, which increases the OP's chances of actually keeping the dog long-term. It's a conscientious thing to do and here you are ruining it.

Also, cattledogs tend to be high energy, so you need to have lots of time to exercise the dog or you need to have a spacious backyard for the dog to run around in.
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Yeah, they're super high energy and FAST. They're not always good with children. You'll want to do something like flyball or agility with him to give him something to do and mental stimulation. All three of the cattledogs I know do flyball and one does frisbee with her owner aswell.
>> Anonymous
i have an australian cattle dog/golden retriever mix. great dog, LOTS of energy especially the first 3 years or so, very smart, i would put big emphasis on socializing it with other dogs early on. needs lots of exercise and stimulation, not good with children who are unfamiliar with dogs.
>> Anonymous
corgis are great dogs, very entergetic.
but ive always a cattle dog....
>> Anonymous
I own an austrailian cattle dog, and the ONLY problem we've had with her is her attraction to ripping up trash in the bathroom. She is a very quiet dog (only barks when someone is actually at the door, not when people are passing through, etc)

They can be rather protective over who they bond with, and not trust many other people. Try to make sure the dog bonds with a few others in the house hold so if you leave it won't get extremely depressed. My dog is very bonded to me strictly and sometimes does not eat/leave my room when I am gone ):
>> Anonymous
My experience with cattle dogs is negative. When alone, they're cute and sweet, but get them around a group of other dogs and they turn nasty- not so much to other dogs, but to people.
Also, this wasn't just one dog. I've encountered about 3 with the same tendancy. Also, they're herders who like to nip, so around kids they're dangerous.
>> Anonymous
My aunt owns a blue heeler, the type of dog in the OP, and they're friendly and sweet.. but really, REALLY high-energy, and can get a little rough with play, and they aren't too good with other dogs. Make sure to train them early on and strictly.
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>> Anonymous
how are they with cats?
>> Anonymous
Yeah, I have a cattle dog, she's the sweetest dog ever. She is very very talkative. If you look at her funny she sings. They're really super smart dogs. Mine was irritated about being left on the porch, so she'd open the door to go back into the house. She also likes to get in the garbage. They are very protective of their families, but they do get nippy. My experience, they get along decently with other animals. She'll keep our other dog away from the cats if she thinks they are about to fight. We also live in an urban/suburb, and she's pretty healthy.
>> Anonymous
>>80875

Delicious, although I'd recommend using the duck sauce.