Australian Cattle Dogs - Breeding Goals
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Before buying Australian Cattle Dogs pay careful attention to the breeder. The reputable breeder always makes a contribution to the betterment of the breed and selects only a few puppies each year. He not only looks for fine conformation according to the ANKC standard, but also considers stability of temperament, working ability, and soundness.
All dogs should be tested annually for PRA, BAER hearing, and hip dysplasia. Breeders should take care of feeding the dogs biologically appropriate raw food and exercising of growing puppies. Before a puppy leaves the breeder's care it must be given a well-rounded socialization. But it's necessary that new owners train and socialize the dog throughout its life. If you are unable to make such a commitment, the Australian Cattle Dog is not the breed for you.
As a working breed the Australian Cattle Dog needs a lot of exercises and mental stimulation. If not given appropriate direction it can become aggressive. Obedience training is essential, positive methods, such as Clicker Training work better.
Australian Cattle Dogs - Diet
The basic principle of feeding Australian Cattle Dogs is: 70-80% raw meaty bones with fruit and vegetables. In feeding you should bear in mind what these dogs were designed to eat. There is no need for intricate weighing and measuring - just look at the condition of your Australian Cattle Dogs, judge their weight and activity level and feed accordingly. Australian Cattle Dogs - Breeders Links
4D Acres Australian Cattle Dogs - Descriptions of farm and kennel, and contact information to learn more about ACD's or to purchase. Oxford, North Carolina.
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Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association - Serves the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas of the US. Includes photos and profiles of available dogs and information about upcoming events.
Bluespirit Kennel - Code of Ethics breeder of imported ACDs. Kennel history, photographs, profiles, pedigrees, and progeny profiles and photographs. Ontario.
C J's Outback - Breeder including pictures and links. Arizona.
Creek Spirit Australian Cattle Dogs - Located in Santa Barbara, CA. Dudes, dudettes, strays, whelping pen, herding pictures, and links.
Dreamtime Australian Cattle Dogs - Longterm ACDCA COE Australian Cattle Dog breeders. Photographs, awards, and breeder's history. Kawkawlin, Michigan.
Hiredhand Kennel - Breeding for show, work, and companionship. Photographs and profiles. Locust Grove, Georgia.
Hit N Heel Kennel - Breeder of Australian cattle dogs and border collies located in Mira Loma, CA. Includes dogs, links, and news.
Kendall Valley Kennels - Offers dog boarding kennels and Australian Cattle dogs. Features Boarding tips, office hours and rates as well as information on obedience classes and dogs available for sale.
Kennel Enchantments - Breeder of Australian Cattle Dogs. FCI breed standard, photographs, and links. Germany.
Kombinalong Australian Cattle Dogs - Tasmania, Australia. History, breed profile, available litters, photos, and achievements.
Krossroads Australian Cattle Dogs - Breeder of AKC Champion ACDs for show, breeding or companions. Offers photographs, pedigrees, and FAQs. Florida.
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LnR Big B's Australian Cattle Dogs - Los Angeles, CA. Includes specials, future litters, whelping box, references, application, deposit, hall of champs, FAQ, and contracts.
OnTheGo Australian Cattle Dogs - Australian Cattle Dogs for show, work, or as family companions. Photographs and pedigrees, and links. Buckley, Washington.
Renegade Australian Cattle Dogs - Breeder/exhibitor of Australian Cattle Dogs. Breeder's history, photographs, and pedigrees.
SilverAurora Australian Cattle Dogs - Photographs and description of each of their dogs. ACDCA member and signer of the ACDCA Breeders Code of Ethics. Rescue contact for the area. Wasilla, Alaska.
SilverDust Australian Cattle Dogs - For show, work or pleasure. Photographs of the dogs at work. Texas.
Timber Kennels - Atlanta, GA. Includes the current litter, purchasing details, bloodlines, pedigrees, photo gallery, contract, and individual dog pages.
Trail's End Kennel - AKC registered Australian Cattle Dogs for herding, conformation and companionship. Herding information and training tips for ACDs and Border Collies.
Wild West Kennels - Breeder of AKC registered cattledogs blue and red. Puppies and older dogs available, show and pet quality Arizona Breeder.