Bluey – the oldest recorded Australian Cattle Dog

The oldest dog on record was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey.
Bluey lived almost 30 years. That number is in human years.
Dogs mature faster than humans.

According to dog age experts, a one-year-old dog is actually around 15 years old.
in human equivalent years. The average life expectancy of The Australian
Herdsman is between 12 and 15 years old.

Bluey was exceptional because he survived all the online life expectancy calculations. It may have been her diet or her genetics. The life expectancy of dogs increases dramatically due to better diets, better medical care and better living conditions.

Bluey was put to sleep on November 14, 1939 at the age of 29 years and 5 months.
The official AKC breed name for the Bluey is “Australian Cattle Dog”. sometimes these
The dogs are called “heelers” because they were developed in Australia to control
livestock. The dogs were trained to herd cattle by nipping and snapping at their heels.

Ancestors:

Bluey’s ancestors are Collies, Dalmatians, and the native Australian Dingo.
Bluey was heavier and more muscular than his ancestor the Border Collie.
The ACD has been working on Australian ranches since the beginning of this century.
Bred to withstand extreme temperatures and the ingenuity to forage for
feeding like a wild dog made the ACD a very independent pet.

Physical Characteristics:
The coat is smooth with a double layer that makes it resistant to
items. The breed is constantly shedding and requires regular brushing.

Bluey and his race are:

• Robust and compact sheepdogs
• well developed muscles
• Powerful, strong and agile

Size and height:

The breed is medium in size.

• weighs about 32-35 pounds
• Height 17-20 inches.

Personality:

Bluey and his breed are very good with the children of the family. This breed has a nature
protective instinct. They are very loyal dogs and easy to train. These dogs need
to attend canine obedience classes. As a result of their canine obedience classes, they
they will be absolutely obedient companions.

ACD tends to show some aggressive tendencies towards loud and strange sounds.
children who tend to make fun of the animal. These dogs will nip at people’s heels
and children due to their inherent “heeler” traits. they can be suspicious
both individuals and other dogs.

This breed needs regular exercise. A daily walk will keep the dog satisfied. this breed is
very easy to train. The dog wants to stay busy, so get him involved in stimulating activities.
activities like “fetch” or Frisbee.

Give the Australian Cattle Dog a toy and it will play with the toy until it is completely destroyed. They will run and fetch sticks, balls, and even cans. The breed is fun and playful and makes excellent company for children.

Physical adaptations:

• Requires a large open patio.
• Barks at any change in the environment.
• Needs attention.

When an Australian Cattle Dog is bored, they tend to become destructive.

The dog will destroy any objects left in its area. ACD is very

active dog and wants to run and jump in open areas.

Health problems:

Genetic health problems can include the following:

• Deafness
• Progressive retinal atrophy (causes blindness)
• hip dysplasia,
• Temperament abnormalities.
• Attention deficit disorders

Few ACD owners complain of loneliness or lack of companionship with this breed.
The ACD wants love and attention and will return it tenfold. bluey is not
already with us but the ACD breed, Australian Cattle Dog is one of the most popular dogs in the United States and in the United Kingdom.