Australia is known for its boundless outback and exotic animals.
There are relatively few Australian dog breeds. That’s why dogs don’t immediately come to mind when you think of Down Under.
I didn’t expect the last breed in our ranking in particular! 😀
8 Australian dog breeds at a glance
When Australia was settled and cattle breeding began, there was a need for working dogs, which the settlers brought with them and developed further.
The aim was to breed dogs that were also able to cope with the climatic conditions of Australia.
1. dingo
The Canis lupos dingoshort dingo called, probably came to the Australian continent with seafarers.
In the course of time he became more and more wild and lives mainly in the wild in packs and independent of humans.
It is shy of humans and is even considered a pest in parts of Australia.
Good to know:
As they mix with other domestic dogs, «full-blooded dingoes» are few and far between.
2. Australian Cattle Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog is a fairly modern breed. Australian cattle herders bred these in the first half of the 19th century.
So he finds to this day mainly as Cattle and herding dog his commitment. The heelersas the Cattle Dog is also known, can handle large numbers of cattle well.
The Australian Cattle Dog is intelligent and needs a job. As a family dog, he belongs in experienced hands.
3.Australian Kelpie
The ancestors of Australian Kelpie are english sheepdogswhich reached Australia in the 19th century.
From them he has his high intelligencehis obedience and tireless work ethic inherited.
The most than herding or guard dog used Kelpie also gives an excellent family dog away.
It is also suitable for inexperienced dog owners, provided they are active and know how to keep their four-legged friends busy.
Good to know:
The Australian Shepherd is one of the American dog breeds and got its name only through a misconception.
The ancestors of the “Aussie” came to America with Basque settlers who came from Australia and brought their dogs with them.
4. Australian Silky Terriers
The Silky Terrier is so to speak Yorkshire terriers from Down Under. He is from Australian terrier and the popular Yorkie.
Nevertheless, the Australian Silky Terrier is rarely found here.
The small and lively dogs have one high activity level and like to play. As pure lap dogs, they quickly feel underchallenged.
The long and straight hair needs some care, so that it does not become matted.
5.Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a relative of Australian cattle dogbut differs externally and in its essence.
Visually, the Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog makes the natural bobtail out of.
He’s still characterful hardworking as his cousin.
He is considered shy towards strangers, but builds up a deep bond with his reference person.
Experienced and consistent dog lovers will find one in him reliable partner.
6. Australian Terriers
With its maximum of 25 centimeters Australian terrier a little daredevilthe with a lot of courage Is provided.
A former working dog, it was used to hunt rodents such as rats.
Even today, he requires plenty of exercise and activity and is an ideal candidate for dog sport or agility.
His playful nature makes him one great companions for children. This makes him an ideal family dog.
7. Australian Koolie
Herding cattle is not only his passion, it is still one of the main tasks of the farm today Australian Koolie.
He has been pursuing this since the beginning of the 19th century, when this breed found its origin.
The intelligent, agile and observant Four-legged friends have different external characteristics depending on the region.
The Koolie needed lots of exercise and employment. He shouldn’t be underchallenged.
8. Labradoodle
The first appeared in Australia in the 1980s Labradoodles.
As the name suggests, the parents of this breed are Labrador and poodle.
At first, standard poodles were used for crossing, later breeding with smaller poodles also took place.
Labradoodles can therefore be found in today three sizes.
Good to know:
This breed was called non-shedding therapy dog bred. Therefore, the dogs are excellent for allergy sufferers.
There are no more than these eight dog breeds that can be attributed to the Australian continent. With a wink, however, one can add the Jack Russell Terrier.
Like most terrier species, the Jack Russell Terrier originated in Great Britain, but continued to be bred in Australia over a longer period of time.
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