Don't mess with the Australian Cattle Dog

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[jmoi]

Thank you Vanessa for giving our Navi the best spa day ever!!! ❤She smelled amazing afterwards and was so soft. We've been big fans of the channel for a while, so it's surreal to see Navi in a video and to read such nice comments about her!

For those wondering, her short tail is completely natural! It wasn't docked (she's a stumpy tail ACD). And she is really this calm 95% of the time! She does have her playful and high energy moments, especially when we bring her out on trails and hikes... but for the most part she is a big couch potato and just wants belly rubs. We adopted from a Toronto rescue in August. Before that, she unfortunately bounced around from different homes/shelters in Texas. We sometimes wonder if she's older than 5 given her temperament and energy level (her age was estimated by a vet at the shelter), but we love her all the same!

[casey]

“The Australian Cattle dog is a confident, energetic breed”

navi: *shy potato stare*

[sarahb]

I love Australian Cattle dogs! I’m not a dog person, but I always remember this one Australian cattle dog I met named Brogan. My moms and my birthdays are a day apart in April so we always go somewhere together for the weekend. We went to a bed and breakfast one year and as soon as we arrived, Brogan was there to greet us at our car door! We greeted the innkeeper and she was going through the whole Bed and Breakfast intro and then she finished saying, “and if you feel like taking a walk (there was a wooded area around the house), just call Brogan and he’ll take you”. We found it a little odd at the time, but ok! So it was after breakfast the next day and it was so nice out and we didn’t want to leave yet, so my mom suggested we take a walk, but Brogan wasn’t anywhere that we could see. So, hesitantly, I kind of just called (in a voice not much louder than loud talking) “Hey Brogan, want to go for a walk?” And this dog comes TEARING from around the house, sees us, and then immediately runs to the woods and we follow. He looked straight ahead now at a walking pace and would look back every so often to make sure we were still behind him (maybe 10-12 feet). We would test his skills and stop on the trail and WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING BACK, he would stop too until we continued walking. He was the most amazing dog I’ve ever met and I talk about him to everyone even 12-14 years later!

[peruru]

"Energetic, not for novice pet owners, workaholics!"

Navi: *lies down*

[CaraTheStrange]

She’s illegally adorable, I love her grey snout and cute personality!

Edit: if you just want to spam and troll please reconsider your life choices and seek help.

[Nick-Matchem]

She has the best expressions. She looks incredibly intelligent. Sweet girl.

[janicegipson]

Calmest Australian cattle dog I have ever seen. Yes, they are mouthy & need consistent training on better options. They Need A Job! Even when they’re old & stiff & forgetful. Not just good herders for sheep & cattle, excellent guard dogs, too. Caution with horses: the dog may get a broken jaw or knocked badly, see mouthiness, horses don’t like being herded by a dog. Train before trust on that issue is best for all critters involved, including the owner(s)!

[probiethetank]

As a cattle dog owner, yessss! They’re insanely smart! My Shelby loves lunch meat and ice. I learned that when I came home one day and found a empty salami bag in her bed. After 4 attempts to block her from the kitchen and failing, I purchased a new fridge with latching handles. It didn’t take long for her to figure out how to use the latches. 😂
Now that I’ve accepted my fur baby is smarter than I could have ever imagined, she just goes everywhere with me. She has also become my place of employment’s official mascot. They built her an agility yard on site, installed doggy water fountains, and even gave Shelby her very own office, with her name on the door. In return, she has boosted morale, productivity, and taught everyone with a mini fridge, that it should be elevated and out of reach of the suPAWvisor😂

[sweetsmiles]

I have a 12 year old red heeler. He's my shadow and Absolutely a velcro dog. He saved my life a few years ago and will always be my hero.

[rijntje]

"Needs physical stimulation and excels in all kinds of dog's sports."
*Stands still for a while during her grooming process*
*Needs a nap desperately*

[simercury]

Owner: Lets play fetch

Australian Cattle Dog: You better clear your afternoon

[mattmumaw]

I had an ACD for 15 years. "Cletus" was a great dog, and also atypical for the breed. As he was content to just hang out. He would take himself for a walk if I wasn't quick enough getting my shoes on or would finish our walk if I got talking to the neighbors! Almost never had a leash on him (where it was safe) and he never strayed. Miss you buddy.

[feralhomunculus]

Cattle dogs are amazing! I started managing the 1st doggie daycare in my city because I was given a 6 month old ACD who had lived in a garage by herself since 2 months. She was very energetic, very smart and completely untrained. I needed a job I could bring her with me to while I trained and socialized her. I went on to become a dog trainer. The most rewarding career. She worked with me every day until she passed at 17. She was my partner and best friend the whole time. RIP Salem <3 always. Thanks for featuring a cattle dog!

[jasonhall]

I’ve had several dogs in my life and they were all great, but my Australian cattle dog really is special. Smart, brave, well mannered, and gentle with kids.

[MrMegatherium]

Honestly, I absolutely love this dog. Sweetest face I have ever seen.

[AndyPresto]

Blue or red heelers as they're often known here in Australia are incredible dogs and seeing them intelligently command a herd of cows, just like kelpies with sheep, is really something to behold.

[charlotte-hbjg]

I have a rescue cattle dog (but mine is a blue heeler so her coloring is different) and mine is a lot like navi. she is very calm, but most are very energetic, all of the time!
edit: blue heelers are just the coloring of the cattle dog.

[ChaingunCassidy]

As an Australian who grew up around cattle dogs, her owners probably had her run 15 miles before her grooming because there is no way she'd be that calm during the whole thing otherwise.

[-BuddyGuy]

This dog is owned by people of culture. That red bandana is inspired by the blue heeler in Mad Max 2 (The Road Warrior). The dog was rescued from the pound by staff from the movie, a day before he was due to be put down. After the movie he got to fulfill his bred role of herding farm animals until retirement. His best friend on set was Bruce Spence, ironically since the characters they played did not get on very well. The dog held the Gyro captain at gunpoint in the passenger seat of Max's car. It was a very memorable movie dog.

[noobplaysoldgames]

She seems so calm and mature that I think I can ask her for advice in life