Australian Cattle Dog — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Australian Cattle Dog originated in Australia and is classified by the FCI in Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The height is 46 to 51 cm (about 18 to 20 inches) at the withers for dogs and 43 to 48 cm (about 17 to 19 inches) for bitches (AKC; FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The body length to height at the withers ratio is 10 to 9 (AKC; FCI).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is a smooth double coat; the body hair averages 2½ to 4 centimeters (about 1 to 1½ inches) in length (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colors are blue (blue, blue-mottled, or blue speckled) and red speckle (AKC).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The eyes are dark brown and the temperament is loyal and protective with strong guarding instincts (AKC).