Australian Cattle Dog

• The Australian Cattle Dog has a life span of 11 to 13 which is normal for a breed of their size. Like in other animals where their young is born white, there is a higher frequency of deafness in the breed

• Common also to the Australian Cattle Dog is blindness. They can suffer from certain related deceases the can cause retinal deterioration as they age. During your regular veterinary visits a simple blood test can diagnose any problems as well as a complete eye exam.

Australian Cattle Dogs

• As with all dogs regular teeth cleanings are a must especially for older dogs. Their teeth can become just as sensitive as humans.

• As a member of the herding group, Australian Cattle Dogs love exercise in fact they almost insist upon it daily. Handlers of this breed can find training quite challenging as they can become frustrated with long periods of training sessions. It is best to vary the exercise and keep the sessions short. Try walking then move to playing fetch, they are expert Frisbee catchers, while training the most common commands.

• As with all pet services whether the Breeder you choose, the veterinarian, Professional Groomer, and boarding ensure you have thoroughly vetted the people. Visit the Groomer facility and staff; see exactly where your dog will sleep if boarding and find out how much time they will spend with your dog – feeding time, how often do they take dogs for a walk, etc.