iDog Breed Number: CB15
Breed OntologyId: DBO:0000025
Original: Australia
Personality:
Energy Level: Very Active; These high-energy dogs need a job to remain happy
Good With Children: Better with Older Children
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Occasional
Trainability: Independent
Height: 45.7-50.8 cm (male), 43.2-48.3 cm (female)
Weight: 15.9-22.7 kg
Life Expectancy: 12-16 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Australian Cattle Dog
from AKC
Other Name: ACD, Cattle Dog, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Queensland Heeler
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Deafness | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Dermatomyositis | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Hip dysplasia | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Retinal dysplasia | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Portosystemic shunt | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Epilepsy | OMIA: | ||
| Familial amaurotic idiocy | OMIA: | ||
| Hemophilia A | OMIA: | ||
| Hepatic portosystemic shunt | OMIA: | ||
| Hypothyroidism | OMIA: | ||
| Inguinal hernia | OMIA: | ||
| Juvenile amaurotic idiocy | OMIA: | ||
| Lens luxation | OMIA: | ||
| Lysosomal storage diseases | OMIA: | ||
| Missing teeth | OMIA: | ||
| Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis | OMIA: | ||
| Osteochondritis dissecans | OMIA: | ||
| Overshot jaw | OMIA: | ||
| Persistent pupillary membrane | OMIA: | ||
| Umbilical hernia | OMIA: | ||
| Undershot jaw | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)