Australian Cattle Dog
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Australian Cattle Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog, also called the Blue Heeler or Queensland Heeler, is a medium working breed developed in 19th-century Australia by crossing Dingoes with Collies for stamina in the outback. Tough, intelligent, and remarkably long-lived for any working breed, the breed holds the verified Guinness oldest-dog record with Bluey at 29 years and 5 months.
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Caring for a Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Cattle Dog questions
How long do Australian Cattle Dogs live?
Australian Cattle Dogs typically live 12 to 16 years per AKC, among the longest-lived medium breeds.
Who was the oldest Australian Cattle Dog?
Bluey, a working ACD from Victoria, Australia, lived 29 years and 5 months from 1910 to 1939. He holds the verified Guinness record for the oldest dog ever recorded.
When is an Australian Cattle Dog considered a senior?
ACDs are generally considered senior around age 9 to 10.
Lifespan data: American Kennel Club breed profile — akc.org/dog-breeds/australian-cattle-dog
Read next
Guides about aging in Australian Cattle Dogs
- How long do Australian Cattle Dogs live? Australian Cattle Dogs typically live 12 to 16 years, but one named Bluey hit 29, the verified ceiling for any dog on record.
- Which dog breeds live the longest? Bluey the Australian Cattle Dog made it to 29 years. Most long-lived small breeds run 14 to 18. Here is what the data actually says about canine longevity.
- Dog life stages explained Puppy, adolescent, adult, senior. The four life stages of a dog and what each one needs.
