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ADDRESS
Mower County
Humane Society
101 22nd Street SE
Austin, MN 55912
 
Phone: ​(507) 437-9262
 
TAX ID NUMBER (EIN)
41-1781561
 
SHELTER COORDINATORS
Dog Side:  Carey Sharp
Cat Side:  Kelly Rush
 
BOARD
President: Jay Lutz
Vice Pres.: Liz Coughlin
Treasurer: Kathy Stencel
Secretary: Michelle Morehouse
Australian Cattle Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog isn't just tough, he's also smart and loyal.
Height: 17 to 20 inches at shoulder
Weight: 30 to 50 pounds
Coat: short and straight
Life span: 12 to 15 years
Breed Group: Herding Dogs
The Australian Cattle Dog is an extremely intelligent, active, and sturdy dog. Developed by Australian settlers to handle herds of cattle on expansive ranches, he's still used today as a herding dog. He thrives on having a job to do and on being part of all family activities. He is loyal and protective of his family, though wary of outsiders. Besides herding work, the Australian Cattle dog does well at canine sports, including agility, obedience, rally, flyball, and flying disc competitions.
Australian Cattle Dog profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Amount of shedding
  
  
  
  
  
Apartment appropriate
  
  
  
  
  
Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Ease at being home alone
  
  
  
  
  
Intelligence
  
  
  
  
  
Need for exercise
  
  
  
  
  
Predatory tendencies
  
  
  
  
  
Vigor
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
Mouthiness
  
  
  
  
  
Potential for weight gain
  
  
  
  
  
Easy to groom
  
  
  
  
  
Good for novice owners