The Australian
Cattle Dog is a well-muscled, powerful yet agile, compact,
sturdy working dog. It is also known as the Australian
Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Queensland Heeler and the Blue
Heeler. Its body is somewhat longer than high with a
slightly curved tail reaching approximately to the hock.
When viewed from the front, its front legs should be
perfectly straight. It has a broad head that is slightly
rounded between the moderately pointed, pricked ears
that are widely set. The eyes are dark brown and oval
shaped. The teeth meet in a scissors bite. Its double
coat is weather-resistant and consists of a short, dense
undercoat and a short, straight outer coat.
