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developed in Australia for droving cattle over long distances across in 1928 was the Österreichischer Kurzhaarpinscher (Austrian
rough terrain. The Australian Cattle Dog is a sturdy, muscular, Shorthaired Pinscher) to differentiate it from similarly named
compact dog that gives the impression of agility and strength. breeds, but today in its country of origin the breed is officially
Australian Cattle Dog has been nicknamed a “Red Heeler” or called the Österreichischer Pinscher, or Austrian Pinscher in
“Blue Heeler” on the basis of its colouring and practice of moving English.
reluctant cattle by nipping at their heels.
Aversive: Something the animal is willing to work to avoid.
Australian Kelpie: Is an Australian sheep dog successful at
mustering and droving with little or no guidance. The ancestors Awn hairs: A part of the undercoat that is coarse and longer than
of the Kelpie were simply (black) dogs, called Colleys or Collies. the downy undercoat yet shorter than the primary guard coat.
The word collie has the same root as coal and collier (a coal ship).
The breed has been separated into two distinct varieties: the Show Azawakh: Is a sighthound livestock guardian breed of dog from
(or Bench) Kelpie and the Working Kelpie. Kelpies are great with West Africa. Unlike other sighthounds, the primary function of
kids, easy to train but have lots of energy and can be too much for the Azawakh in its native land is that of protector. It develops an
some people. intense bond with its owner, yet can perform independently from its
master. With those they accept, Azawakh are gentle and extremely
Australian Shepherd: Is often known simply as the “Aussie”, is a affectionate. With strangers many are reserved and prefer not to
medium-sized breed of dog that was, despite its name, developed be touched, but are not inherently aggressive. Although raised
on ranches in the Western United States during the 19th century. to protect livestock, they do not have innate aggression toward
The dog was developed from a breed or breeds from the Basque canines or humans unless they are threatened. Azawakh have high
country in Western Europe. It was brought by Basque people to energy and tremendous endurance.
the United States. These people had previously lived only briefly
in Australia before moving to America. The breed otherwise has
no connection to Australia. The breed is typically highly energetic,
requiring a great deal of exercise and attention. B

Australian Silky Terrier: Is a small breed of dog of the terrier dog
type. The breed was developed in Australia, although the ancestral Babbler: A hound that gives ‘tongue’ when not on the trail.
types and breeds were from Great Britain. It is closely related to
the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier. The breed is called Back: Region between withers and root of tail, but in some
the Silky Terrier in North America, but is called the Australian standards may refer to region between withers and loin.
Silky Terrier in its country of origin and in the rest of the world.

Backyard breeder: A person who casually breeds purebred dogs
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog: Is a naturally bobtailed with little or no regard to the breed standard, genetically linked
or tailless, medium-sized breed of Cattle Dog. The Australian defects or temperament.
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog descended from Smithfield herding dogs
of England, which were brought to Australia in the early 19th Bad mouth: Crooked teeth; when the mouth is closed, upper and
century and cross-bred with the dingo. lower teeth do not line up according to the standard of the breed.
Australian Terrier: Is a small breed of dog of the terrier dog Badger: A grayish-brown color that may be mixed with a few dark
type. The breed was developed in Australia, although the ancestral hairs (Great Pyrenees, Sealyham Terriers). Color definitions may
types of dogs from which the breed descends were from Great vary by breed. Always check the breed standard for the definitive
Britain. The breed standard describes the ideal Australian Terrier color description.
temperament as spirited, alert, with the natural aggressiveness of a
ratter and hedge hunter. Bakharwal Dog: Is an ancient working breed of dog found in the
state of Jammu and Kashmir in India, where it has been bred for
Austrian Black and Tan Hound: Is a breed of dog originating in many centuries by the Bakarwal and Gujjar nomadic tribes as a
Austria. It has a keen sense of smell. It is an elegant runner, used in livestock guardian dog and settlement protector. This breed comes
all sorts of game. It has a lovely voice, and makes a great pet due to from a cross of the Tibetan Mastiff and the Indian Dog.
its good-natured personality. It is not a dog wanting to be in a city.
A suitable home will be in a rural area where the dog will have lots Balance: Consistent whole; symmetrical; typically proportioned
of space to run unrestricted by a leash. It loves to work. as a whole or as regards its separate parts; i.e. balance of head,

balance of body, or balance of head and body.
Austrian Pinscher: Is a medium-sized breed of pinscher-type dog
from Austria, where dogs of the type were originally farm dogs, Balanced training: A type of training using all five principles
keeping barns free of rats and acting as home guards, livestock of Operant Conditioning and an event marker (clicker) to
guardians, and drovers. The name originally given to the breed

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