can be the result of a number of faults including: Short fore-
arms, straight stifles, overly long hocks or weak backs.
Colour faults include dogs that are too light or dark, not mid-
blue. Blue and black in the coats of red dogs is incorrect as are
black patches other than on the head in blue dogs. The white
star or 'Bentley's mark' on the forehead is a hallmark of the
breed and is described as a guide to purity. Lighter coat colour
in the tail is also a distinct breed trait. Lighter tails were en-
couraged as they allow the dog to more clearly be seen at night
by the drover/stockman following behind on horseback. Banded
or 'racoon' tails indicated that the dog carries the modifyer gene
and so can produce speckled/mottled offspring. 'Speckling' and
'mottling' must be encouraged over the more solid blue and red
due to the fact that cattle can only see in tones, a speckled dog
is camouflaged and blends with the background. Thus making
him invisible to the stock. Colour is however secondary to con-
formation and should be treated as such.
All things being equal, a correct balanced dog with typical Cattle
Dog traits, will exhibit true effortless gait. Maximum ground cov-
erage for minimum effort is essential, bouncy movement is in-
correct. The Cattle Dog is a keen alert canine with colour mark-
ings uncommon to any other breed. He is our own TRUE unique
Aussie, unequalled in his ability to move unruly cattle and de-
serving of our respect. The future direction of this breed lies in
the hands of his breeders and judges, who must all make the ef-
fort to become as educated and experienced as we can!
Carol Beckett
www.tagetarl.com
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