Australian Cattle Dog Inspired Names

The Australian Cattle Dog is sometimes referred to as a Blue Heeler, a Queensland Heeler, and a Hall’s Heeler. This breed is of medium build, yet they are strong and agile.  They are also known for their fearlessness. 

Sources suggest that the Australian Cattle Dog’s ancestry is from the famous Australian wild dog, the Dingo.  It is speculated by sources that they are a cross between the Dingo and a Collie.  They love to have a job to do and have been known to work as cattle herders.  This breed was first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 and are quite a popular breed, as they are ranked by the AKC as the 57^th most popular breed in America.  While the AKC states that these dogs are alert, curious and pleasant, if you want to raise a happy and healthy Australian Cattle Dog exercise them regularly, socialize them early on, ensure they are trained correctly, and supervise when they are with children and other dogs. 

In popular culture, the Australian Cattle Dog has made a few movie appearances.  In the 1981 movie Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, an Australian Cattle Dog named Dog stars as the main character's companion.  In the American psychological horror-thriller, Secret Window (2004), an Australian Cattle Dog named Chico appears as the main character's pet dog.  Australian Cattle Dog named Zip appears in the 1995 movie, Last of the Dogmen.  In this film, a Native American tribe settlement that was assumed to have been wiped out a hundred years earlier by white settlers, is found to still exist. An anthropologist and a bounty hunter try to prevent the tribe from being massacred once more.  In this drama, Zip is portrayed as a courageous, curious and loyal dog. The name Zip is ideal for your Australian Cattle Dog; the sound of the word replicates the sound of a flying bullet, making it an ideal choice for your energetic and quick canine. 

This breed loves to herd, so don’t be surprised if your pooch tries to herd people, especially children, and possibly cars or other animals too.  They love to have a purpose and hate to be bored, so it’s important to ensure that training is consistent and that your Cattle dog gets a lot mental and physical stimulation.  Boredom in dogs can lead to destructive behaviors which can in turn change their temperament, so this breed certainly needs lots of time, love and attention.