Australian Cattle Dog (Bouvier Australien, Bouvier d'Australie)

 🐾 Express story

The Australian Cattle Dog was created to work alongside cattle ranchers in the vast regions of Australia. Born from the crossing of the dingo (Australian wild dog) and British Collies, this dog has been refined over the years with contributions from the Dalmatian and the black and tan Kelpie. Designed to be a robust and resilient working dog, it possesses impressive endurance and is capable of herding and protecting cattle for hours over long distances.

 🐕 Portrait of the breed

The Australian Cattle Dog is a medium-sized, compact, and sturdy dog, perfectly suited for work. It stands out for its intelligence, loyalty, and great ability to protect its family. Its affectionate nature, combined with a high level of docility, makes it an ideal companion for active owners. This energetic dog loves games, long walks, and physical work.

 🔍 In short

- Hypoallergenic: No  

- Weight: 20-30 kg 

- Size: 46-51 cm (male), 43-48 cm (female)  

- Life expectancy: 10-13 years  

- Need for physical activity: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours per day  

❤️ Personnality & compatibility

- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Protector: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Player: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- Sporty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  

- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆  

Compatibility:  

- With the children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- With the animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆  

- With the unknows: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- In apartment: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

> Good to know: The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed particularly suited for active owners. It needs a lot of exercise to expend energy and thrive. A house with a large fenced yard would be ideal for it. Although it can live with children and other animals, it is not ideal for apartments due to its boundless energy.

 🛠 Hygiene & care

- Maintenance difficulty: ⭐☆☆☆☆  

- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

- Maintenance frequency: ⭐⭐☆☆☆  

> The Australian Cattle Dog is an easy-to-maintain dog. Its short coat only requires regular brushing to keep it clean and preserve its natural waterproofing. No intensive care is needed, other than regular cleaning.

 💰 Budget  

- Purchase price: €900 to €1,100  

- Average annual cost: €450 to €950 (veterinarian, accessories, food)  

💡 Fun fact: This dog is tireless and can follow its owner for hours while biking or jogging, making it a great companion for athletes and lovers of outdoor adventures.