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- This slide show features the beauty, brains and versatility of the ACD. All images by Jeff Jaquish
ALL herding shots were taken under these situations:
ACD Club of America 2007 National Specialty
AKC sanctioned herding trials
ASCA sanctioned herding trials
ACD Club of Canada sanctioned herding trials
ASCA of Canada sanctioned herding trials
Herding clinics
Working on a real ranch, on real cattle in real situations.
Most of the dogs you see herding are in the top ten ACD herding dogs of North America who come from working ranches. One in particular is the Canadian ACD National Specialty top Herding Dog as well as the American ACD National Specialty Herding Dog.
Most people who view this slide show do not realize they are seeing some of the best and the absolute proven best herding ACDs in North America.
Great photos of great dogs! My ACD/German Shepherd mix, Sydney, passed in May 2010 of osteosarcoma (cancer) in her pelvis...spent thousands on her trying to fix it but nothing could be done...only 2 1/2 years old, just coming into her prime. Have a new lovely girl..McNab/Aussie Shepherd mix, Chili. Herding breeds are the best!
Rest in Peace "Squido"
Greatest dogs ever! Smart, loyal and incredibly strong for their size. We had a Blue Heeler called Tash for 13 years until she got cancer and she was the best dog ive ever seen. I plan to get another, when i get a big enough yard!
Fantastic Dogs, My old blue boy HASLER went to sleep in December 2008 after 15 and a half years, he watched my kids grow up. My family and I now have another blue dog and we hope to have him for as long Hasler. they are the best natured, smartest, and most loyal dogs that ever to walk this land.
Awesome shots of some really great working heelers. They are the best dogs ever!!! They make the best companion dogs as well, as long as you exercise them every day and have plenty of ball or frisbee action. I love my little girl Sky to pieces!!!!!
Great vid, thanks! My first ACD was a stray and the smartest dog I have ever met. He was so well trained and a true working dog, someone must have really missed him but as hard as I tried no one came forward (lucky for me). He cut the time it took to get all the livestock out of the pasture down a whole lot. But my best friend of all time, my second ACD, has recently passed and I miss him every day. He was such a smart-ass and as we all know 100% loyal! Love ACD's.
This is the best Cow Dog video I have ever seen! GREAT WORK! I have a 3 year old Stumpy tail Queensland Blue Heeler, and the only thing he likes to herd is me and the gardener! Woe be to the person who turns his back on my Blue; he's gonna get a good nip at the heels. Thanks for posting those photos. I've sent this video to everyone I know so they can see what a special breed these dogs are.
These dogs have more guts and smarts than most people ... hell of a package, national treasure if you ask me.
My ACD was the best. He died two years ago. Not from old age but from three pit bulls and one boxer. He was defending me from some dogs that got out of the house and he was with me on my daily run. The vet told me i needed to put him to sleep. he was in a very bad shape. I was soooo sad i even cry (i don't like to cry). he was the best. rest in peace John Parker Demitrsiky
I had a blue heeler when I was growing up. Right away as a puppy she started biting the heels of everybody in the house. Then started biting the tires on bicycles, cars, atv's, tractors and even the skis on the snowmobile. Finally I had her channel that energy onto the livestock but she still continued to bite everything else. I remember she was so fast that she actually caught several chipmunks before they got up the trees. She was the guardian of the farm.
Great shots of the blue dogs in action. My blue boy turned 15 back in Aug and so many of your pics reminded me of when he was younger. I think I will have to make the hardest decision of my life soon as his legs dont work so well any more, but for me to hang on to him much longer is not fair on him. Thankyou very much for the pics
I also own a Blue heeler her name is ZIP-ONYX.. She 4 years old now and she is my best friend...The greatest dogs in the world to have...My life would not be complete without her... Sunshine
These Cattle Dog photos are incredible. We re on our third and fourth Cattle Dog (one Blue; one Red) and they are the most fun. So very smart and quick, wow, quick. Love these photos
GREAT PHOTOS and GREAT VIDEO. Best pics I have ever seen of them working. I have 2 and love them both. Wish I had some cows to keep them busy.
Thanks for making your photos into a showcase of our magnificent breed.
Best collection of ACD photos I've ever seen. I have a wonderful ACD. No cattle to herd, but she bends the other dog-park dogs to her will within seconds of arriving.
I see your pup on your icon. Nice looking pup! Thanks for your kind comment.
un beleivable!! well done jeff!
anyone outside of australia watching this vid,,,,,you have just seen the true colours of the australian cattle dog!
its whole character is there,,,,dont know what to say,,watch it again!!
matt
I have a 2 and a half yr old ACD....shes amazing! Wouldnt have any other breed....! Great video!
Awesome images! I have a blue and a red ACD and I agree with you re their loyalty. Both are obedience trained and when i had my daughter they heeled to the pram to protect her instead of me. They are great all round dogs!
thanks for uploading!!!! and of course i have the very best acds in the world... as does anyone who has had the privilege to have an acd as a family member will tell you. their cow dog was the best who ever lived!!! they are life changing!!!
Wonderful photography. Amazing animals. There's nothing better than watching dogs do what they were bred for - and do it well. These dogs are amazing - heart, stamina, drive, guts. Beautiful compilation. Thanks for this!
This video is awesome. My 7yr old ACD Sarah is my baby. She is so spoiled, she sleeps in my bed and If I leave her alone too long I feel bad and come home with a new toy for her lol.
Those were great pics you took. It really shows the true nature of a ACD.
YA-HA!
Great action shots. Some of the best i've seen.
These are great dogs and need to be told right from wrong, at least in your world. If you have kids no problem but it will look at them like just a sister or brother (another pup). You need to train them every day and teach them as they are very smart. You can't go wrong if you love them and they will love you.
I have a ACD. She is 14 years old and has been a wonderful pet and companion. At 14 she is a little slower than she used to be but still my best and always willing exercise partner. When my kids were younger mty ACD (Taz short for "Tasmania") would herd the kids into a corner of the backyard and then wait for them to disperse and then herd them into a corner again. The kids loved it and so did Taz. Wonderful animals. Thanks for the post!
Such a beautiful breed!
We loved the video! Thanks
Our ACD Roxy is a mix with Rottie,
she's adorable!!
Awesome shots of the most amazing breed
Awesome pics, thanks for sharing!
I have a Red Heeler, she is my best friend!
Incredible pictures!
I have two Australian Cattle Dogs, they are such a wonderful breed! =]
LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. These are my rockstars. These are my rescue love! Please, rescue one or 10 if you can, they will change your life, forever! I have welcomed & love 7, and I will always and only home these. ❤️ACD❤️
I did rescue one and he is in this slideshow. He died just a few years ago at a very old age. He was the best ACD ever and we have had many ACDs over the years. You can see him at 19 sec, 2:10, 2:19, 3:11 and 3:36. He is also the ACD pictured on the ACD page at Wikipedia.
@@jeff185 oh, and you Sir, take AWESOME images! Thank you for showcasing "our" pups doing what they love, at the very moment of their spectacucattledogness!❤️. I am sorry about the loss, it is hard. My King left me 2 years ago, and it still hurts. My fat boy was the one that really connected with me & completely changed who I am. God bless you, all of your ACDs, and the work you do! Thank you!❤️
And, he is beautiful! Very stout! Looks like my Shadoe & Brisbane ❤️
great pictures and mix - what beautiful, tough dogs!
fantastic images. i grew up with a pair of australian cattle dogs, they're fantastic.
Beautiful pictures! My husband and I adopted an ACD almost a year ago, and he is the best dog we've ever met. We have become HUGE fans of the breed.
Your pictures capture the spirit of the Australian Cattle Dog perfectly!
Thank you! Awesome! Love it!
Fantastic Vid! I have two ACD dogs. I would not have it any other way. I am actually thinking of getting a third. Super smart dogs, very attentive to their owner. The only thing is i regret that they have had their tails docked (not by my choice).
I don't live on a farm, but we spent a lot of time in the Utah mountains. I feel save with my dogs knowing they will protecting me when and if I come across a cat.
Hands down best breed of dog!
beautiful dogs doing what they were breed to do !!!!!
Outstanding photography. Them are some crazyass dogs!!!
The Blue heeler that I had not only bit the heels of the cows but also the tires on the tractor, truck, car, four-wheeler, bicycle, skis on the snowmobile, and the heels of people. She was crazy.
WOW!!!! Amazing, beautiful, WOW!
Amazing! Incredible photography and nothing better than seeing a dog doing what IT LOVES TO DO!!
Keep up the good work!
FANTASTIC VIDEO, Jeff! Nice to see so many images of this wonderful breed in a working context. Outstanding...thank you!
Totally agree! Outstanding photography!
@wachalookingfour I am sorry for your loss. I love heelers and understand completely. I rescued a pit bull who hhad been traumatized (ie fought) and in a little over a yr, she has completely transformed. Her best buddy is a young ACD named Billy.
ACD's are amazing animals....I have a blue heeler and she is sharp, loyal and fiercely intense in any situation. I can't imagine my life without her. This is a fantastic video that truly exhibits their amazing personality and dedication to their work and owners. Thank you:)
Some great shots in there! My red heeler, Bella, is still a pup at 1 year old, but is learning fast,
I have had a grand total of 2 cattle dogs in my life, 1 blue, 1 red (BTW I'm 30, they live forever) I won't have anything else. They solve the nature v nurture debate, treat a cattle dog like ya best mate and they return it in bootfulls! I will never forget the day we had to put Sassy down, (I'm choking up now). I was 16, she was 14, I actually can't remember life without her before then.
Great shots. We sure love them down here in Oz, Kelpies and Heelers, can't go past them. Best dogs on the planet, in my completely biased opinion.
Rotties are very,very,very cool! Cattle Dogs are very,very,very,very cool.
THANK YOU. LOVE THEM CATTLE DOG'S
M8 awesome pics and yeah gotta love those tough little dogs
Jeff donates calendars to ACD rescues. His 2011 calendar has the most incredible ACD action shots. Thanks, Jeff, for all you do to help this wonderful and sometime miss-understood breed . ACD's are the best, just not the breed for everyone.
Our ACD is probably the most intelligent and affectionate dog I have known. She responds to a number of commands... "Give me 5" "Give me 10" "Give me a hug" "Turn around" "Stand up" and so many more... She loves the interaction and has a great smile when she is happy. She thrives on affection and is a very quick learner, with an almost uncanny ability to understand what is being asked of her. She understands sign language as well as vocal commands. Wonderful breed.
You've got some really nice pics in here! These dogs are so lucky -- they get to herd cattle. I live in the suburbs with my two heelers, who go on walks and to the dog park (where they try to herd the other dogs) but it would be so awesome if they had some cows or sheep to chase.
I love Australian Cattle Dogs
Agreed. Nobody should allow any dog to confront any livestock without knowing what they are doing. All of these images with livestock were during properly supervised training and/or competition.
Well done. Really enjoyed those shots and the music. I wouldn't own any other breed. Reds are my fav.
great pictures..i love blue heelers!
2:43 looks just like my Buddy who passed away due to cancer in 2003. I'll never forget him. This will always be my favorite breed.
Fantastic collage of photos! That truly shows how well these dogs work cattle -- and play! :-)
Great pictures - I get my ACD in about 4 to 6 weeks. He is going to be a Blue with a few red patches on him
I've wanted an ACD for over 30 years and, at last, I'm getting one!
beautiful pictures of beautiful dogs! i have 4 heeler myself and they are just absolutely amazing dogs. i have one red, two blue and one chocolate and unfortunately, i dont have cattle but i do have agility equipment lol. thanks for the awesome video
Beautiful photos. Excellent tribute to an amazing breed. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome! You've got some amazing photos!
thanks - that is a great acd slideshow
Love them, live with them. No cattle, Same energy, same eagerness. Enjoy and work. In agility and obedience. Never a dull moment.
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kinghitz,
Thanks for your comment and I agree, there should be no unnecessary biting any place on the livestock. However, the ability to head or stop the forward movement of the livestock is a tool a herding dog should use judiciously. That is where proper training for both the dog and the handler is required.
Beautiful images, beautiful dogs, beautiful job. Well done!!!
I simply love my blue heeler Joey Lucas, he is bred from Texas working cattle dogs and is the smartest fastest strongest dog imaginable. They're not for everybody, however if you like muscle cars or Badass bikes this is the dog for you.
simply awesome. Best pics I ever seen of heelers working!
Brilliant video!
Well done.
Absolutely beautiful. It kept a smile on my face the entire time!
I don't know how much experience you have had of feral cattle but you do whatever is needed to get the job done.
That is just superfine...Picked up a little stumpy-tailed cattle dog a month ago, and hes just a blast to play disc with. LOve your pics.
Excellent video! I have an 8 months ACD and totally love them now!
cattle dogs doing what they do best-working cattle! More great shots,more gorgeous hard working dogs.Thanks so much Jeff!! All the best from Oz ;)
GREAT shots, Jeff !!!
I hope you will consider looking into an ACD Rescue! We are overflowing with ACD's that need good homes. Sorry for your loss, as well. It is never easy.
Hi all from Australia
They are different from any other breed you may used to.
Bloody minded and tough they will test your self control but it will reward you with a loyalty a devotion you will have never experienced before, so be patient.
OMFG, someone on youtube actually understands ACD's!!!! Bravo Sir/Madame!!! BTW, I'm not being sarcastic!
Best ACD video I've seen. You've truly captured the spirit of the breed! I have a red ( Reggie) and a blue (Sheila). They are all that! Thanks.
i gotta agree theese dogs are awesome i have one a red healer she is so sweet but can be frisky alot lol she turned 1 year old today
Thanks Sis 363. His name is Remy and he is a Search and Rescue dog in California. He happens to be one of the pups from the only litter we have produced.
Hope you'll make some more videos showing thse guys doing even more things!!!!!!!!!!
I've got a 8 month old blue heeler named "Shadow", she's very smart and already protecting her family. She protects me. If threatening situation occurs
*Loved* this video- awesome photos! Favorited :) Right after watching this I went in my backyard for some good playing/running with my ACD Marley :)
love the cattle dog awsome vid.
Esta raça é fantástica. Um cão inteligente, atencioso e fácil de trabalhar com ele. Estou apaixonado....
excellent video, great one, loved it
hands down the best dog to own i got one whos 9 months old named skeet. hes a red and smart as a tack, be advised be ready to train this breed and be very active outdoors else they will get bored and destrutive. otherwise the best dog extremely loyal
👍 ThankYou! Loved watching this!
This vid is awesome! Incredible pics of Heelers!
Mine passed away back this last summer, on June 23. I used to take her out to the sand dunes and let her chase whatever ran in front of the headlights. She lived for that. I buried her out there. I still go out there and talk to her, just in case somehow she can still hear me.
thanks for posting this, made me happy
I have an Australian Cattle dog too, he has a blue coat.
He's called Max.
He looks a lot like the dog at 1:15, his face is like that, only he doesn't have as much brown in the ears and his coat has a lot of big black patches on it.
I actually have an ACD mix as a service dog and trained her myself. ACD's as service dogs cannot be trained by someone else and switched to a disabled person like most labs can. However we have built an insepertable bond, and as people have said... she is not one you want to step over to get me. I have yet for her to growl, bite, snap or raise hair at someone who comes near me. However is ALWAYS VERY aware of our surroundings and peoples intentions. She is blk/bwn brindle named Makiya
GREAT video!!
Hi Brad, I Agree if a dog is biting just to bite it is not good. If a dog HAS to use a bite to make the cattle go back to the herd or to encourage or to stop forward movement then that is a good dog. In most farming situations, dogs and cattle know the routine and conform. Most of these pics are of dogs in competition where the cattle don't know the course and need to be convinced unwillingly.
Thanks again Jeff
This a great video. Makes me proud to have an ACD, they are the best.
Just AWESOME! Very well done Sir.