Don't mess with the Australian Cattle Dog

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[@jmoi]

Thank you Vanessa for giving our Navi the best spa day ever!!! ❤She smelled amazing afterwards and was so soft. We've been big fans of the channel for a while, so it's surreal to see Navi in a video and to read such nice comments about her! For those wondering, her short tail is completely natural! It wasn't docked (she's a stumpy tail ACD). And she is really this calm 95% of the time! She does have her playful and high energy moments, especially when we bring her out on trails and hikes... but for the most part she is a big couch potato and just wants belly rubs. We adopted from a Toronto rescue in August. Before that, she unfortunately bounced around from different homes/shelters in Texas. We sometimes wonder if she's older than 5 given her temperament and energy level (her age was estimated by a vet at the shelter), but we love her all the same!

[@catherinebrady2640]

Thank you for rescuing her and sharing her with us.

[@gypsymom0819]

What a wonderful puppers. She is a beauty. Australian Cattle dogs are the best. I am lucky enough to have one as a granddog.

[@ironfist458]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🍁🍁🍁

[@LaylaFamily2024]

Thank you so much for adding a comment. I love learning about the pets shown here.

[@lynnwilhoite6194]

@@LaylaFamily2024 Me too Ms. Laura.

[@casey48193]

“The Australian Cattle dog is a confident, energetic breed” navi: *shy potato stare*

[@BlueSpiritFire1]

I was trying to think of a good description of her stare, but you nailed it. Shy potato stare indeed!

[@155chipmunkz]

Lol

[@tammy_vip]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 shy potato stare pahahaha

[@dragonlord7987]

Potatolo

[@nipponsuxs]

Theyre smart asf.

[@rijntje73]

"Needs physical stimulation and excels in all kinds of dog's sports." *Stands still for a while during her grooming process* *Needs a nap desperately*

[@di5gustipated]

Dont be fooled, my ACD is only ever this calm while grooming and bath time as well.

[@rageagainstthehygiene2357]

Her warnings are totally appropriate and accurate. They're extremely tough but they are NOT a low maintenance breed. Here in Aus we call them Heelers and they're very common. I had one a long time ago. They have almost unlimited energy and they are smart. That intelligence means they get bored very easily and when they get bored they are energetic and strong enough to cause a whole lot of trouble. They're unbelievably independent which means they tend to act on their own and assert themselves, which can be a bit unsafe if they're not very well socialised since they like to nip at others. The "heeler" name comes from their tendency to bite at unruly livestock heels. They often pull ruthlessly on the leash and they will wear you out long, loooong before you wear them out. You can't just walk them, they need something stimulating to do every day. One of my favourite breeds but I would never recommend one to a "casual dog owner". They really need to be worked every day, so they need someone fit enough to keep up and with enough spare time to spend maybe 1-2 hours daily giving them something to do (livestock, agility competition... whatever). Maybe one in four are "quiet" and chilled out but this is definitely not something you can count on.

[@bonoff3369]

sometimes a bath can make you sleepy. ha ha

[@DiaWatt]

this is not the norm, iv seen them keeping up with their owners ute (aka pickup truck for the Americans)

[@di5gustipated]

@@DiaWatt thats funny, as an american i always thought "ute" was southern US slang for sport UTilty vEhilcle/SUV. Where are you using that from?

[@ChaingunCassidy]

As an Australian who grew up around cattle dogs, her owners probably had her run 15 miles before her grooming because there is no way she'd be that calm during the whole thing otherwise.

[@wipeout911]

I live in Queensland and I miss my Heeler so much. We went for a run just as a heat wave in Townsville was starting and he got heat stroke and sadly passed away. He literally showed no signs of heat exhaustion until all of a sudden he collapsed. I've grown up around Heelers my whole life and they're all just little pocket rockets.

[@Taydrum]

@@wipeout911 Yep they don't show pain either. Had a heeler jump out of a moving car at 40 MPH, and basically sanded down her paws raw, bleeding everywhere jumped right back in like "lets go to the park"

[@C-SD]

And then my friend's ACD, who has faked limping. 😂 He basically got a malingering diagnosis from the vet. They did everything short of MRIs and exploratory surgery type stuff.

[@ArkadyKirsanov]

One of the consequences of high intelligence...They excel at manipulation.

[@qienna6677]

I'm a New Zealand and I've spent enough time socialising with farmers that I'm kind of giggling at the thought of a cattle dog going to the groomers

[@CaraTheStrange]

She’s illegally adorable, I love her grey snout and cute personality! Edit: if you just want to spam and troll please reconsider your life choices and seek help.

[@AxxLAfriku]

AAAAAAHHHHH!!!! PAAAAAIIIINNNN!!!!!! I broke my hand yesterday because of the hate comments I get all the time. I was so angry that I punched a hole in my computer. Please don't hate me, dear cara

[@mickgorro]

@@AxxLAfriku Ya know, spamming irrelevant comments like ya do ALL THE FRIGGIN TIME is prroooobably the best way to get dem hate comments. Juss sayin.

[@chipskylark5500]

@@mickgorro this guy has been doing it on hundreds of channels that I watch for like 4 years. It's hilarious how YT can remove dislikes or 150 of TotallyNotMarks videos because one company striked them all at once, but they can't remove MULTIPLE bot accounts like this one that have been shamelessly botting and posting identical comments on completely unrelated videos for HALF A DECADE

[@chickensquibs]

Agreed. Grossly illegal! 💗

[@Nnexxxx]

@@chipskylark5500 Report and move on.

[@peruru84]

"Energetic, not for novice pet owners, workaholics!" Navi: *lies down*

[@chinoz219]

Its a trap!

[@tammy_vip]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😭

[@cajayson8301]

Don't let that fool ya! She's ready to spring into action and run a mile! ;)

[@zach-uk4rc]

My cattle dog is similar to her but when he was a puppy he bounced off the walls

[@sarahb4934]

I love Australian Cattle dogs! I’m not a dog person, but I always remember this one Australian cattle dog I met named Brogan. My moms and my birthdays are a day apart in April so we always go somewhere together for the weekend. We went to a bed and breakfast one year and as soon as we arrived, Brogan was there to greet us at our car door! We greeted the innkeeper and she was going through the whole Bed and Breakfast intro and then she finished saying, “and if you feel like taking a walk (there was a wooded area around the house), just call Brogan and he’ll take you”. We found it a little odd at the time, but ok! So it was after breakfast the next day and it was so nice out and we didn’t want to leave yet, so my mom suggested we take a walk, but Brogan wasn’t anywhere that we could see. So, hesitantly, I kind of just called (in a voice not much louder than loud talking) “Hey Brogan, want to go for a walk?” And this dog comes TEARING from around the house, sees us, and then immediately runs to the woods and we follow. He looked straight ahead now at a walking pace and would look back every so often to make sure we were still behind him (maybe 10-12 feet). We would test his skills and stop on the trail and WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING BACK, he would stop too until we continued walking. He was the most amazing dog I’ve ever met and I talk about him to everyone even 12-14 years later!

[@susanclotfelter7247]

Mine does that too! He confidently chooses which direction, which neighborhood, or which trail we're going to go on, and he's always checking back in with me. Of course, he's in a leash and harness and I have treats. But sometimes he just turns back and looks at me as if to say, "Um, I've been really good now, so I'm going to sit for a treat."

[@needasnowbunny7]

Love that story x

[@suitov]

What a good boy! Clearly enjoyed his work as local tour guide. I love him.

[@ItsJustAgamingThing]

@@susanclotfelter7247 “mom, you see what i did there? I was a good boy”

[@Nick-Matchem]

She has the best expressions. She looks incredibly intelligent. Sweet girl.

[@LondonLite02]

Cattle dogs are super expressive - I always know what mine is thinking

[@simercury515]

Owner: Lets play fetch Australian Cattle Dog: You better clear your afternoon

[@GaiaOne]

Absofuckinglutely!!!

[@kyb5203]

I swear, I’ll take mine on a 4 mile walk, he pretends to be tired near the end then he sprints into the house and starts bouncing off the walls

[@Madkap42]

Truth. My grandma's cattle bois loved fetch, tuggie war, long walks out into the grazing fields, and spent many happy hours playing with us kids.

[@susanclotfelter7247]

Yeah, that's why mine has a regular play date with his "girlfriend" -- she's a pitbull/whippet cross and they wear each other out chasing and tugging and chewing on one another.

[@GaiaOne]

We don't deserve dogs.

[@janicegipson4691]

Calmest Australian cattle dog I have ever seen. Yes, they are mouthy & need consistent training on better options. They Need A Job! Even when they’re old & stiff & forgetful. Not just good herders for sheep & cattle, excellent guard dogs, too. Caution with horses: the dog may get a broken jaw or knocked badly, see mouthiness, horses don’t like being herded by a dog. Train before trust on that issue is best for all critters involved, including the owner(s)!

[@rociosilverroot2261]

It wouldn't surprise me that they exercise her well because her nails were short.

[@monaquilts4679]

We had two…we adopted Mustangs and part of the training to get them to stand and not be bothered by things touching their legs/feet…we would throw a ball and the dogs would retrieve from around the horses feet…never ever got kicked. These dogs are fast and smart. I wouldn’t recommend this under cattle. The dogs were the top of the pecking order. Be safe.

[@Ydain]

And by all means do everything you can to socialize them! Ours is great out and about the town. She will tolerate people and enjoys meeting other dogs. At home is a whole different ball game! They are very territorial and protective of their family. Our neighbors can be in our front yard and she's fine, no problem. If they come into the house or the fenced part of our yard she follows them around and tries to herd them away! She even took one by the hand and literally led her to the front door LOL Like Hey, here's your hat, what's your hurry? My point being that they need to be socialized to strangers IN the home as well as out and about.

[@OWK000]

Cattle dog puppies bite everything, but they tend to get over it when they get older unless they are having a crap life.

[@janicegipson4691]

@@OWK000 not sure of your definition of a crap life but my experience is with dogs who got disciplined when they crossed the line but not specifically trained not to be mouthy. They are very smart dogs & will learn their operating situation and figure out their way of dealing with it. I enjoy this breed but they are not, as they say, for inexperienced owners.

[@probiethetank8825]

As a cattle dog owner, yessss! They’re insanely smart! My Shelby loves lunch meat and ice. I learned that when I came home one day and found a empty salami bag in her bed. After 4 attempts to block her from the kitchen and failing, I purchased a new fridge with latching handles. It didn’t take long for her to figure out how to use the latches. 😂 Now that I’ve accepted my fur baby is smarter than I could have ever imagined, she just goes everywhere with me. She has also become my place of employment’s official mascot. They built her an agility yard on site, installed doggy water fountains, and even gave Shelby her very own office, with her name on the door. In return, she has boosted morale, productivity, and taught everyone with a mini fridge, that it should be elevated and out of reach of the suPAWvisor😂

[@sungrass9442]

My SO’s dog is exactly the same way. Opens the fridge and doors around the house. This dog absolutely adores us but is very aggressive to strangers. Also very very stubborn 😂

[@probiethetank8825]

@@sungrass9442 yessssss

[@louisehardenberg5840]

You have a great employer / place to work!

[@mattmumaw2419]

I had an ACD for 15 years. "Cletus" was a great dog, and also atypical for the breed. As he was content to just hang out. He would take himself for a walk if I wasn't quick enough getting my shoes on or would finish our walk if I got talking to the neighbors! Almost never had a leash on him (where it was safe) and he never strayed. Miss you buddy.

[@badwerds]

Lol, not atypical though. Every cattle dog I've ever seen has had a lazy streak. They love exercise, love work and love doing nothin

[@lancefletcher2963]

@@badwerdsthis one’s my experience with them. They go hard at whatever they’re doing - whether it’s working, playing, or being lazy.

[@sweetsmiles1081]

I have a 12 year old red heeler. He's my shadow and Absolutely a velcro dog. He saved my life a few years ago and will always be my hero.

[@kramnancy1411]

csn You tell us how he saved your life

[@monkeybearmax]

Aww mines 14 and also super Velcro! Still very feisty and playful even with arthritis. ❤️

[@cockroachman27]

I'd love to know how he saved your life. He sounds like a great dog.

[@Gods.no1idiot]

My grandparents have a cow dog mix but he does have a large percentage of heeler and he has a very funny personality he is quite that character y’all’s story’s about your pups are so cute and remind me of him

[@monkeybearmax]

@@Gods.no1idiot yup I think they are the accidental comedians of the dog world!

[@-BuddyGuy]

This dog is owned by people of culture. That red bandana is inspired by the blue heeler in Mad Max 2 (The Road Warrior). The dog was rescued from the pound by staff from the movie, a day before he was due to be put down. After the movie he got to fulfill his bred role of herding farm animals until retirement. His best friend on set was Bruce Spence, ironically since the characters they played did not get on very well. The dog held the Gyro captain at gunpoint in the passenger seat of Max's car. It was a very memorable movie dog.

[@damienstubbs6246]

Talking to some humans, one might get the impression that Bruce is difficult to work with. I rate the dog's opinion higher.

[@fridakahlo4225]

Wow, I feel cultured...

[@michelemaliano7860]

Red on a dog usually means do not approach without the permission of the handler.

[@di5gustipated]

@@michelemaliano7860 I've never heard this, are there other colors and what do they mean?

[@AndyPresto75]

Blue or red heelers as they're often known here in Australia are incredible dogs and seeing them intelligently command a herd of cows, just like kelpies with sheep, is really something to behold.

[@bullshitcaller1541]

They are known as heelers (red and blue) here in the US too. I the the cattle dog title is the official AKC (American Kennel Club) name.

[@jeffsmith5341]

Kelpies are great with cattle as well of course

[@peepalfarm]

It is so good to see that this dog is getting so much care. Thanks for helping these voiceless angels.

[@aprilmartini]

Voiceless?! Have you ever met a cattle dog?! 😆

[@Whiskeyactual9531]

Trust me my guy/girl/attackchoper they definately have a voice

[@bananaluvsmonkey]

Mine as a kid barked so loud and so high pitched that it made the glass in the house go *ping* 😂 she barked endlessly! Definitely not considered a quiet breed

[@Nimredia]

@@bananaluvsmonkey My boy is a year old and he still barks... well... high pitched... It sounds like a whistler 😭

[@jordantucker9799]

Voiceless!? Whenever my near one year cattle pup barks your ears would nearly pop.

[@j22563]

"She's definately a little bit nervous, so we're gonna take things slow" cut *S* *O* *A* *K* *E* *D*

[@MrMegatherium]

Honestly, I absolutely love this dog. Sweetest face I have ever seen.

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

Shes got nice thick thighs too!! Wait are we talking about the groomer or pet/animal?

[@MrMegatherium]

@@Jason.cbr1000rr sorry, i was talking about the dog, cute little snout.

[@animeguardianxx]

Ah, the Australian Cattle Dog. A very healthy breed. Last I checked, the oldest dog ever was one of that breed. Lived to be 29.

[@graphite2786]

Yes there are quite a few blueys here in Australia over 20 yo. The one thing in common is they are all working cattle dogs and they are all on a raw wild food diet. Raw kangaroo, emu, rabbit, cat, wallaby and wild boar.

[@ntal5859]

@@graphite2786 Its that healthy diet of cat and its packed full of nine lives.

[@noobplaysoldgames]

She seems so calm and mature that I think I can ask her for advice in life

[@KeeraShiro]

Australian cattle dog also has some of the most brilliant fur colors...

[@HUYI1]

She looks like a mini rottie?

[@rivamekodigitaldiary]

Yes I agree!!

[@themrsteddybear1044]

Ours is spotted white, gray and black! He was almost completely white at birth....picked him because he howled when I snuggled him. 💖

[@VivienMoonstone]

Mine who is all black 😑

[@23_Beans]

Cattle dogs are amazing! I started managing the 1st doggie daycare in my city because I was given a 6 month old ACD who had lived in a garage by herself since 2 months. She was very energetic, very smart and completely untrained. I needed a job I could bring her with me to while I trained and socialized her. I went on to become a dog trainer. The most rewarding career. She worked with me every day until she passed at 17. She was my partner and best friend the whole time. RIP Salem

[@Mr.Pop0]

ran into one of these while working at a client's house. Spent half my day kicking back a ball the dog would bring to me over and over again. I learned they make amazing goalkeepers.

[@sororf01]

15 years ago my mother found a puppy abandoned at the street, few hundred yards away from our home. The dog followed her and we adopted him. He is extremely intelligent, obedient, fast and agile. Now he is senior and at the end of a happy life among us. His breed was always an enigma, until today when I found this video. It matches him perfectly.

[@charlotte-hb7jg]

I have a rescue cattle dog (but mine is a blue heeler so her coloring is different) and mine is a lot like navi. she is very calm, but most are very energetic, all of the time! edit: blue heelers are just the coloring of the cattle dog.

[@bicks212]

Our rescue kelpie is also very calm. Very stubborn, but also eager to please and usually a quick learner, and super gentle

[@deanna8217]

I have a rescue, too, but mine is half blue heeler and half lab.

[@pengiunswithoutfish1267]

I thought blue heelers and Australian cattle dogs were the same thing?

[@paspax]

Blue heeler is a slang term for the Australian Cattle Dog.. There is no difference.

[@akbutler2007]

@@pengiunswithoutfish1267 they are, it’s just in the colors of the coat. Queensland is a mix of red & blue merl, blue merl is blue heelers & red merl dogs are red heelers.

[@jessebriee3918]

She's a beautiful representation of a Cattle dog.

[@sinephase]

not anything like the ones I've met, though LOL

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

Ikt! Shes got nice thick thighs too!!

[@RandomSezza]

I grew up with this breed (I’m an Australian from a farming family) they are so good with kids in particular kids on the spectrum as they are loyal caring and can keep up with them

[@autumnstoptwo]

you: “they tend to be wary of strangers” navi, three seconds later: *sprawled on the table with her belly exposed and back toes in your hand*

[@DiaWatt]

the mechanic shop my dad was the manager of had one as a guard dog, a man broke in one night she took out his knee and menaced him the whole night until my dad found him in the fetal position the next morning.

[@ItsJustAgamingThing]

@@DiaWatt gotta love this breed

[@tomindenver1331]

@@DiaWatt We're on our second red heeler. They always look like they're smiling (which is usually true) when we're out on a walk. People would ask "Is she friendly? Does she like other dogs?" I'd answer "Yes, but just so you know...she has no reverse gear."

[@musthavemoxie]

Lol laying on her side is the only way my girl lets me trim her nails.

[@smugsneasel]

Her temperament and how she just looks at you reminds me of one of my previous dogs. I haven't had a dog that calm before or since. I miss her a lot.

[@cockroachman27]

My current heeler is calm like her. He would behave in that exact way if he was the one being groomed. Although he might growl when he had enough and put his mouth on your hand

[@juleswins3]

I had one for 13 years. He managed to bite me about once a week!😂My brother had one for years that could do everything but advanced calculus, only because none of us knew how to do it either!🤣

[@scruzchic8810]

Hilarious❤❤❤

[@hannahjones8390]

I love how dogs little personalities come out in their eyebrows 😂

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Douglas I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….

[@jasonhall947]

I’ve had several dogs in my life and they were all great, but my Australian cattle dog really is special. Smart, brave, well mannered, and gentle with kids.

[@ViolenziaDomestica]

If Navi could talk, I bet she would say “Hey! Listen!” 😂 🧚

[@deusvitae69]

LOOK! :P

[@Dablkwid0w2008]

Loool

[@armads1988]

omg I love this comment so much

[@monaquilts4679]

We have owned two Border Collie/Heeler mixes…one looked like a Border Collie the other like a Heeler…Never will there be a better dog. So intelligent. Both worked a farm with horses and a few cattle, chickens, goats and cats. One lived to 15 and the other to 14 years. Both worked like a service dog and would bring items, open doors and just anything they were asked to do. Amazing dogs.

[@norrona5923]

She looks so precious with her worried yet trusting little face. So calm and polite for a blue dog 😂

[@calleymichelle1510]

My cattle dog is so opposite of a typical one even the vet has told me. He's very submissive and isn't mouthy. He isn't aggressive or snappy. I love my boy

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Calley I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….

[@BlackCoffeeee]

You can see that see has been gifted good discipline by her family. These are smart dogs and she's able to read the situation without panicking. She channelled her stress into sleep. Well done Navi and well done to her family.

[@mattrodriguez9386]

Currently raising three of them at the moment and she's totally right on all behaviors

[@kingjasko]

I think i like that the most in her videos

[@maggieluppino9551]

Comming from Australia these guys are very prized in the farming community. Love them Thank you

[@TheQueenOfStupidity]

I was so happy that her nails are short, that means she is active as she should be 🥰 Yay. Also, I LOVE your new pink beekeepers hat!

[@rowredround7206]

Not necessarily, it means they run on concrete. If your dog runs on grass they don’t file down. Also, some dogs just have fast growing nails like some humans

[@parryyotter]

This actually made me tear up. She looks just like my baby, although mine had a white chest with grey spots 😢 She was really smart, a good listener, and the friendliest dog ever. Loved everyone. Always wanted to cuddle. Smacked me if I stopped petting her. But yes, VERY mouthy. HATED having her paws touched and would snap at you for it. Barked like the world was coming to an end whenever anyone walked past our house, until they came inside and then she’d roll over. Super protective over me and my brother. She was SO hyper as a puppy/young dog and we should have done better running her around tbh. In her old age she became a floor potato (she preferred the floor over beds). She was with us until she was 14 😔

[@susanclotfelter7247]

So sorry for your loss. They really are total characters.

[@marieleelee]

She has such soulful eyes. I feel like she would know everything I was thinking haha

[@jarathdrum489]

I had a cattle dog, and they can read your mind. I could have been in a different room merely THINKING about taking my dog for a walk and she'd be right behind me, bumping me with her nose (that's how she asked for walkies!). An excellent breed for people who love to do active things.

[@jonothanrennert3098]

I have one and he is so sassy and he uses his eyes to his full advantage to make sure we can feel his sass

[@pj4433]

Oh yes cattle dogs peer straight into your soul. Mine are smarter than me.

[@aries6873]

I have an Aussie Cattle Dog myself (10 years old currently) and I have to say I'm suprised at how well she behaved. My dog would NOT tolerate her feet being touched. And she HATES water. Also, not so fond of strangers. Though my aunt also had an Aussie Cattle Dog more similar to this dog!! Her temperment was amazing and she was a sweetheart!! Our current dog is named Myrtle and my aunts dog (who is sadly not with us anymore) was named Asha. Both amazing dogs!! Aussie Cattle Dogs are my personal favorite breed.

[@rrichardson53]

Mine will be 10 and hates her paws being touched- groomed. Navi was incredibly calm and tolerant

[@StephBer1]

I love the Cattle Dog and they are exceptional working dogs, both the Blue and Red varieties. Their herding drive is never-ending so I wouldn't advise getting one if you don't work them all day, and if you have a cat. Our daughter, and her cat, learnt that the hard way when they got one. She herds their cat all day and the cat is not too happy about it. The cat has resorted to hiding behind doors and ambushing the doggo payback. Doggo is now scared of the cat. It's funny and cute but the cat is just tired of the dog being 2 inches behind her all the time.

[@echo_20_]

That is the calmest Australian cattle dog I’ve ever seen. My cattle dog would be barking and howling incessantly.

[@MeansOfProduction209]

My neighbor has a dog that looks just like this. Her temperament makes a whole lot more sense now.

[@elisekuby2009]

I had a Bluey just like her for 10 years. They are the best dogs ever - super intelligent and driven. Mine also had a great sense of humour and knew that she could charm me when she had been a little bit naughty. She would smile in the most ingratiating way. They are special and unique.

[@erikakimberly5357]

I've had 5 ACDS , all rescues. Currently I have 1 blue & 1 red. All their personalities were different, and came with their own unique quirks, but all were extremely intelligent, stubborn, and ALWAYS give 110%. This breed is not for everyone, but they are incredibly loyal, and sensitive. I am truly blessed that my ACDS choose me as their person.

[@susanclotfelter7247]

You got that right, Erika! Every dog is an individual. We really should think of them all as individuals except with some predictability as to size. Although ... ACDs can be *MORE* individual ;)

[@katherinemorelle7115]

I grew up with a Blue Heeler (also an ACD like Navi, who would be a Stumpy-tailed Cattle Dog), and she was also of this temperament- quite shy and very sweet. Though get her doing her job (I grew up on a cattle farm), and she was very fast and very confident, and her intelligence really shone through. ACDs are the best dogs, imo. As long as you have the ability to exercise their body and their brain, that is.

[@hothotheat3000]

She’s a sweet thing! She loved her pampering!

[@aprilmartini]

That is the chillest cattle dog I’ve ever seen, normally they are mental with energy! Also, you just taught this Aussie a lesson, as I never knew they were originally bred with dingos!

[@anniesamuel4787]

She's a Stumpy too! I always have a soft spot in my heart for Stumpys.

[@maidenlord6663]

You can tell by her grace now that she's an older girl it's really funny how dogs when they get older they look like they have gray beards

[@kari2570]

She reminded me so much of my old blue heeler, it's been years since she passed, surprised me how many feelings got brought up again watching this.

[@LondonLite02]

ACDs are so courageous and yet look so funny when they are nervous - her face in the tub cracks me up!

[@PaxPirate]

What a gentle goodest girl. The way she just flooped on her side... The best.

[@gaypreator8547]

Navi is loving having somebody fuss over her - instead of her fussing and evaluating everything. Spa day for Navi 🥰. Calm happy eyes.

[@EnoVarma]

Those eyes! She Navi-gated her way straight to my heart.

[@naomiphilippaheredia9038]

We enjoyed Navi very much indeed...she's such a good girl, sweet and calm and grateful! Bless her! 🙏🏼❤️🤗

[@jennifermarchant2038]

I had an Australian Cattle Dog. ❤️💔 My Rio, I miss him every day. He was the best dog. Loyal, smart, obedient, and loving!! So amazingly loving! He took part of my heart when he left me almost 10 years ago. I have not had it in me to replace him because no other dog could. I still cry when I think about him and miss him. Thank you for sharing this wonderful breed. I truly love the channel and a lot of the dogs featured here, but the ACD and Navi… 🥰🥰!

[@Jaymac720]

“She’s definitely a little bit nervous, so we’re gonna take things slow” Next frame: *covered in suds*

[@ZenerRocksMC]

Australian here- I always get confused when people refer to Heelers as Aussie cattle dogs, Navi is a blue heeler. My doggo, Roxy, was a Red heeler x English Staffy- had the energy and drive of a heeler with the temperament and unrelenting loving shadow of a staffy. Sadly, they are likely to develop cataracts. Roxy lived till 17, still acting like a puppy.

[@trainer-daver]

Australian Cattle Dog (ACD) is the 'official' name that the various national kennel clubs use. I've always used red/blue heeler with my dogs, thou I'm from the older generation.

[@Autumn_Blessings]

Same thing

[@SlytherpuffHouse]

From the coloration around the muzzle compared to the rest of her coat I would guess that she's a Blue Heeler that's been mixed with a Kelpie. A wonderful mix of dogs, but ridiculously high energy.

[@VivienMoonstone]

@@SlytherpuffHouse agreed

[@jennyanderson1172]

I have one and she's my Lil baby, she's also my little brothers seizure alert dog who can open doors, alert my family of seizures and is one of the sweetest dogs however she is also extremely smart and active. I took her in 4-h where she proceeded to understand the directions better than me and managed to take home every prize for her level, that had very little to do with me. When I was in 4-h though, everyone would say that my parents shouldn't allow me to be with my own dog, however when my mom got her for me she knew that she could be trouble but that she was going to be the best dog for me and she was right. I love my Lil girl

[@user-el1qd8vy6j]

Absolutely my favorite breed. My family has a blue heeler and Texas heeler and those 2 weirdos are absolute beasts! As soon as they get home from running around the ranch for the entire day, they proceed to play with each other at full strength as if they weren't just running around for hours before they got home 🙃

[@captjamestkirk]

I did dog walking for an australian cattle dog/lab mix, and i felt really bad for him cause his owner was gone all day and i was only hired for a once a week walk. he was basically vibrating in place when i would enter the house, he was so wound up.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

How AWFUL that people don't even consider what dog's characteristics ARE when they get them. Happens ALL the time & they end up miserable or worse abused & abandoned.

[@suitov]

Poor little guy. But on the positive side, it's obvious that seeing you arrive absolutely made his day.

[@emmak7776]

Navi reminds me of our little blue cattle dog, Sally, that we had growing up. I have happy memories of my siblings and I playing soccer with her in the back yard. Miss you, Sally 😘

[@lauriemeyer1459]

Whenever I get my hair washed and cut at a salon I'm ready to go home and take a nap. So I feel you, Navi.

[@Raymondgogolf]

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[@freespirit343]

Our first dog was an ACD. She was the best dog I ever knew. 17 years later and I still miss her like it was yesterday.

[@wildcat1227]

I have a cattle dog/german shepard mix and hoo boy does she have some drive. She constantly needs a job, something she can focus her energy on. She makes an especially fantastic service dog. Her laser focus keeps her attention on me even when people try to distract her. She's the best. ❤

[@susanclotfelter7247]

I have the same mix! I call him "German Shepherd Face with the Cattle Dog Booty! Yes to the drive, but he has BOTH breeds' desire to please his human. And after having had an Alaskan husky, that "please the human" drive is a treat. Mine is 6, rescued him at a year old, and is very leash-reactive, but has learned "No Chase!" I trained him not to chase bicycles or noisy trucks. But rabbits and squirrels ... a girl can dream.

[@wildcat1227]

@@susanclotfelter7247 I rescued mine at 15 months old. A mail carrier saw her being abused and doubled back to 'steal' her. She bounced through a few shelters before I found her. She's still slightly reactive to bald white men but we've managed to retrain "bark her head off" to "nudge my leg and we'll move away." She gives everyday her all and I couldn't ask for a better partner.

[@mindysr]

I found my Australian Cattle Dog by the side of the road. He was with us for 15 years. She is right , this is not a dog for novices, and I had not had a dog since childhood. Still, Buster was a favorite of all, even though it was a pretty rocky road with him. Navi has a lovely temperament.

[@reneebreathesnitrox]

I share the same story as that’s how I got my ACD. He was abandoned on the side of the road. Greatest dog, so smart, very healthy too until his last days.

[@loftyradish6972]

That is the most chill Red Heeler I have ever seen, those dogs are nuts. Maybe this one had the crazy bred out of her, lol. The ones we have in Australia are diabolical.

[@CristinaTangreti93]

What an absolute sweetheart! And so well-behaved. I should show this to my heeler mix so she can take notes 😂

[@xy6725]

It looks like the entire process bored her. 🤣. She is too good natured.

[@qqccrryy]

What a sweet old pupper!

[@stephaniewilliams1410]

That’s the most calm ACD I’ve ever laid eyes on.

[@kathylucas6587]

I just loved Navi! A beautiful and intelligent girl. Moose and Nacho were too cute. ❤️🐾

[@lionmark1539]

I grew up with red and blue heelers. They are so incredibly loyal to the family and it's lovely to see you feature the breed. They are my favourite.

[@xxminglexx]

I have a red stumpy tail and he is the most loveable goofball to ever steal whole loaves of bread off my counter

[@magroves]

Cattle dogs are my favorites 😍 I don't have what it takes to raise one, sadly. I adopted an older heeler mix from he local shelter and that was amazing. So beautiful and I love the medium size, it's so perfect. Cleo passed away and our time with her was too short but I'm glad i got a chance to make her later years happy and because she was older and not a super active girl we were able to give her what she needed. I really love and admire this breed.

[@benawisphoenix]

I have a dog who I was told is an ACD/Catahoula leopard dog mix named Moxie. She’s definitely is energetic and has such a strong personality, and is the sweetest dog you’ll ever meet. As she gets older she is turning into more of a couch potato. She was hit by a car before I adopted her and was still healing at the time of the adoption, she had the cone and everything. She still bounded up to me and seemed not to have a care in the world. She is a bit of a princess now with lots of specific quirks (she refuses to get her paws wet, is a total beggar with food, and either gets fussy when you enter her space but if two people are sitting on the couch she MUST be in the middle) but she has the most personality and joy I’ve ever seen in a dog. She’s such a cuddle bug but slightly stingy with kisses. They’re such good dogs.

[@tebame]

I have a Red and a blue Heeler. Your description is spot on. From experience with mine, This is a very well behaved cattle dog!! Navi is what we call "a dog park" Heeler :)

[@lindaosterritter7742]

My girl is an ACD/BC mix. And yes super smart! Georgie Girl has her CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and Advanced TrIck Dog titles. It is so important to keep them occupied or they will find something to occupy themselves! I love this breed and I especially love my mixed girl.❤️

[@skootergirl22]

She shares my name

[@mewtwomarksman6757]

Reminds me of my old girl. She was a tri-colored ACD and she was with me from age 12-24 though we found her as a stray covered in fleas and with a fear of men. She was the best dog I could have ever asked for and she made my life amazing. She loved to herd our chickens, play with our Australian Shepherd, and follow me everywhere I went. These dogs will give you back every ounce of affection you give them and I miss my Princess everyday.

[@terrabelle9937]

My childhood family dog was an Australian Cattle Dog named Dingo. He would herd me and my siblings and was incredibly protective of us. We knew that we would be safe from anyone that tried to hurt us with him around.

[@michellianna7386]

I really love how diligent is with describing these beauties ❤️ one of my favorite youtubers with wholesome content

[@oliviarosearts4792]

That sweet little salt-and-pepper snoot poking out of her happy hoodie-I can’t!! ❤️

[@vilyar122]

Navi was so good for her groom! It's easy to see the intelligence in her face. My only interaction with a cattle dog was my husband's childhood blue heeler. Lucky was already a senior when I met her, but on that first meeting she somehow knew, and considered me family. She was very affectionate and polite when asking for pets or her dinner. But like most herding dogs, she'd regularly collect everyone in the living room and try to keep us there. We often didn't figure out what she was doing until we realized that we were all in the same room. I miss her dearly, but she lived to the ripe old age of 17.

[@fletchbundy]

That initial shot of her in the happy hoody may have been the best ever.

[@citizenearth71]

I love how the girl doggies seem to get the daintier pink happy hoodies!😁

[@vbee3571]

Wow! I’ve never seen such a calm Aussie cattle dog! Don’t be fooled-if you get one, you better be athletic! Good gurl, Navi 😍

[@kjpierson1152]

I love how their noses go grey, its a little sad, but so gorgeous! Navi looks like a wonderful puppers! Nacho and Moose look like "We let you dress us up...now give us our treat!" :D

[@allisonhoff5805]

Aaaahhh!! Those eyes!! She's so sweet and beautiful! I am in love!

[@laurakurkowski4413]

Just used the Happy Hoodie on my senior golden today for the first time. It made a huge difference and she looked adorable too! 🥰

[@sidneyfmn]

I have already met a blue heeler and she is an adorable dog. So friendly and kind.

[@nurseadrianern]

I absolutely love my Blue Heeler and simultaneously lose my mind daily- very similar to Malinois pups. Lots of exercise and mental stimulation and training required

[@NotSexualAtAll]

It's the hissing sound of the sprayer that gets so many dogs at the end of their grooming.

[@daniellewert6864]

Ahhh we happen to be partial to this breed, as we own a wonderful one. Best dog I have ever owned. Also her groomer loves her! ;)

[@truckinconvoy7312]

She's gorgeous - that little lay down was very sweet

[@kaylizzie7890]

I have an Australian cattle dog mix and she is everything you said. Hyper, protective, mouthy and too smart for her own good. She is the first dog I’ve owned by myself and it was a steep learning curve. I love her to pieces and don’t regret anything.

[@ChrisplussTina96]

She is such a sweetie pie! Definitely the most laid back Australian cattle dog I've seen!