Understanding the Vocalizations of Australian Cattle Dogs

Australian Cattle Dogs and Their Vocalizations
Australian Cattle Dogs, also known as Blue Heelers or Queensland Heelers, are a unique and intelligent breed renowned for their herding abilities
While their physical characteristics and work ethic are often discussed, one aspect that is often overlooked is their vocalizations
In this article, we will explore the different sounds that Australian Cattle Dogs make and what they might mean
Barks: Communication and Alertness
Similar to other dog breed

[@grammaticopedanticus9727]

I wish the video included audio examples of the vocalizations.

[@1Uncle43]

Wait, it doesn’t?

[@skippyoz3366]

Love these intelligent, hard working dogs.

[@Mandm_6774]

Very very LOUD bark. They are the smartest dog I've ever seen. Our first was"Catdog" and he lived to be 23 years old. After he passed, we actually searched far and wide for a new one and he had such big paws to fill, but we found "Blue" when he was just 6 months old and he has been a joy and is so smart already. He literally house broke himself. This breed of dogs are somewhat high strung and extremely fast and agile and so very protective. They are terrific guard dogs, Blue has already mastered 8 video cameras on our property and barks if anything even moves on all 8 screens. Incredible.

[@Kudeghraw]

Such an underrated dog. I'm still tore up about the one that got offed in Mad Max 2.

[@j-1159]

My 8mth old red is quite a talker 😎

[@carloshathcock5333]

I am jealous. My ACD Red Heeler crossed the Rainbow Bridge a year ago, and I miss her every day.

[@outdoorswithclay]

Same here, exactly same age! He mixed with boxer as well

[@user-ir5hn8yw8m]

Every successful cattle rancher needs a cattle dog

[@binkkytube]

My heeler x has a strangers bark. Low, aggressive.
and a 'it's someone we love!' high pitched and unendding until the preson is greeted.
and there is a snake bark

[@scoota7509]

My bluey yodels, sequels, whines and whimpers and sounds like a husky but doesn't bark much

[@pj4433]

Mine have 3 communications, play, food, and fetch me that ball under the sofa.

[@milkanaboeva2756]

They are the best 😊

[@steveoschenck288]

I love Both of Our Blue healers to Death . The best Dogs We've ever had We've ever had

[@Lisa-eu9fy]

❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@DoggyDoula]

My girl is half shepherd and half cattle dog..she is a very quiet dog for the breed mix. She is seriously dominant and wary of everything. She wants to kill all other animals.

[@markhall3434]

What is the wide open YAWN ending in a High Pitched finish? Mine is like the Strativarius of Barking.. so many inflections/rhythms, staccato, howling, hooting(?) Very Expressive. He will strike up convo with dogs blocks away. He's so glad to see you, he's scary.. He's 60 lbs, all muscle. Very mouthy with me, but never bit me (yet). Very challenging, wants to be the Alpha so bad. Does Neutering reduce aggression?

[@user-qc3dt1xm8u]

I quess screaming to top of this dog lung cause they love rides in car mm just mine i guess

[@leonaessens4399]

Lots of pictures, a droning voice (AI?) but those "vocalisations" have gone AWOL. What a waste of time.

[@Redwarfa]

If they did have dingo in their breeding,they probably wouldn't bark
Dingoes dont bark

[@SavageSniperGirl]

That assumes the dingo genes are dominating and overriding all others in regard to barking. Those dingo genes don't necessarily negate the genes contributed by domesticated drover dogs. Cattle Dogs are notoriously silent workers and do exhibit other very dingo-like characteristics, though, ie: the tendency toward burrowing or perching, amongst others. :)

[@Redwarfa]

@@SavageSniperGirl no
I can see no advantage to adding dingo to the breeding of acds
They were often dray dogs and heeled the bullocks and guarded the dray
Now they are ute dogs

[@Redwarfa]

@@SavageSniperGirl dalmations ,bobtails
Blue merle collie

[@SavageSniperGirl]

@@Redwarfa If I recall correctly, dingo blood added and extra does of stamina, hardiness and an ability to withstand the heat and harsh conditions of the outback. I sincerely don't want to get into an argument over the matter but I can absolutely see the benefit of dingo genetics to ACD's. Dingoes aren't vermin. They're just a native species of that particular region. Their inherent adaptations only make ACD's stronger and more capable, if not a bit stubborn and, on occasion, a bit ...well...ornery. I've had the privilege of raising and loving a few Cattle Dogs. They are definitely a lot work but they're also worth it. I wouldn't trade my experiences for the world :)

[@Redwarfa]

@@SavageSniperGirl so they say,but I think not
A DNA test would settle this but I can't see anyone in those days doing anything with a dingo except shooting them
There is still a bounty of 120.00 on dingoes outside of protected areas

[@defaultuserid1559]

I learned absolutely nothing about vocalizations of cattle dogs. This video is clickbait and a waste of your time.