| Loyalty Level | High | High |
|---|---|---|
| Need for Human Attention | Yes | Yes |
| Temperament with Children | With supervision | Yes |
| Temperament with Strangers | With supervision | Yes |
| Temperament with Cats/Small Animals | High | High |
| Temperament with Other Dogs | With supervision | Yes |
| Temperament with Children | With supervision | Yes |
| Temperament with Family | Yes | Yes |
| Current Use | Working dog/Active companion | Hunting/Companion dog |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Group (FCI/AKC) | Pastoral | Hound |
| Country of Origin | Australia | French |
| Official Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Basset Bleu de Gascogne |
| Primary Use (Historical) | Herding dog | Scent hound (scent hunting) |
| Other Names (Nickname) | Heeler, Blue Heeler | Basset Bleu de Gascogne |
| Eye Color | Dark | Dark |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Coloration | Blue, red (mottled) | Blue (black spots) |
| Height (Male) | 43-51 cm | 34-38 cm |
| Weight (Male) | 15-22 kg | 16-18 kg |
| Height (Female) | 43-51 cm | 34-38 cm |
| Coat Type | Short/double-layered | Short |
| Lifespan | > 10 years | > 10 years |
| Weight (Female) | 15-22 kg | 16-18 kg |
| Sex (Male/Female) | 43-51 cm | 34-38 cm |
| Bite Force | Unknown | - |
| Ear Type | Pricked | Dropped |
| Tail Type | Dropped/Low | High |
| Yard Requirement | High | High |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment Suitability | No | No |
| Tolerance for Being Alone | Low | Low |
| Hot Weather Tolerance | Medium | Medium |
| Suitable for Novices | No | No |
| Cold Weather Tolerance | Medium | Medium |
| Suitable for Novices | No | No |
| Prey Drive | High | - |
|---|---|---|
| Nipping Tendency | Medium | Low |
| Global Intelligence Rank | Very high | Medium |
| Trainability | High | Low |
| Daily Exercise Needs | > 2 hours a day | > 2 hours a day |
| Barking Tendency | Medium | High |
| Energy Level | Very high | High |
| Food Cost | Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Common Genetic Diseases | Hip dysplasia, deafness | Ear problems, hip dysplasia |
| Global Price Range (Puppy) | Medium | Medium |
| Tendency to Obesity | Low | Medium |
| Grooming Cost | Once a week | Once a week |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Brushing Needs | Weekly | Weekly |
| Shedding Level | Yes (seasonal) | Yes |
| Bathing Needs | Medium | Medium |
| Body Odor | Low | Medium |
| Drooling | Low | Medium |
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