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Aficionados Best Dog Breeds

 

 


1-Dingo  

One of the oldest dog breeds in the world is the dingo. Their earliest fossils are around 3,000 years old. Modern dingoes have not experienced selective breeding, therefore they still resemble their progenitors in terms of morphology and feral attitude. The taming and domestication of this stray dog, as well as its suitability for keeping as pets and potential effects on the wild population, are still hotly debated topics. In several areas of Australia, it is against the law to possess them. It is ideal to have grown them from a puppy if they are to be maintained as pets. These independent, sharp dogs require lots of room, activity, and stimulation. Although they don't often bark, they can be wanderers and develop close relationships with their group. If they are removed from the group or if their routine is altered, they become quickly upset.

 

 


2-Koolie

The Koolie is a working or herding dog that has been present in Australia since the early 19th century. It was developed from working dogs from Britain that were imported. Its name is probably a corruption of "collie." It resembles border collies very much. The Koolie is primarily a skilled herding dog with the inclination to circle sheep a great distance before returning them to their owner. The silent, upright worker canines are known as Koolies. They have warmth, agility, loyalty, and patience. They are useful for keeping an eye on the flock when lambs are being born or when wool is being collected.





 3-Miniature Fox Terrier 

The miniature fox terrier was created as a hunting dog and vermin hunter. It is a little, beautiful, lightweight working terrier. It is referred to as the little foxie in Australia. It resembles the Jack Russell, rat terrier, and toy fox terrier in America. It was created to eradicate rats. It's agile, swift, and fun-spirited. It's a wonderful pet for both elderly and young families.

 

 


4-Bull Arab 

The bull Arab, also known as the Australian pig dog, is a pig-hunting dog created to find pigs from great distances, drag them to the ground, and hold them down by the ear. The name was derived from the Middle Eastern dog's ancestors, the bull terrier and the sighthound saluki. It is muscular, short-haired, and medium to large in stature. Arab bulldogs are devoted family pets.





5- Cattel Dog

Also often referred to as blue healers, these dogs are famous for their working drive and trademark heel-nipping of cattle. The first cattle dogs to be introduced to Australia came from England. They weren't suited to the extreme temperatures and vast, arid terrain they had to cover. They were crossed with other breeds, including wild dingoes, to develop into hardy, tenacious, and brilliant cattle dogs. This breed isn't for a novice owner or one who leads a sedentary lifestyle. They're driven, athletic, and energetic. They are best suited for being outside much of the day, given a job to do, or participating in. They excel at agility and flyball. Their incredible intelligence, loyalty, and eagerness to please make them readily responsive to positive training methods. Because of their herding nature, you may need to work on curbing inappropriate chasing and herding behaviors. You may need to work on reducing inappropriate chasing and herding behaviors because they tend to crowd.




6- Australian Terrier


The Aussie terrier is a working vermin hunter that originated in Britain, just like the blue healer. The extremes of the Australian landscape and weather were difficult for those terriers to handle. The outcome was a tough Aussie terrier with an easy-to-maintain coat who was also full of courage and self-confidence. They were Australia's first native breed to receive official recognition. They are still well-liked now because of their outgoing personalities and people-oriented mentality. They are loving, intelligent, high-energy terriers. Aussie terriers have a strong prey drive, and a love of digging, and can be difficult to socialize with other dogs.



7-Silky Terrier

The Yorkshire terrier, which is more well-known and smaller, is frequently confused with the silky terrier. They have a close connection: In Australia in the early 20th century, one of the key breeds that contributed to the development of the silky was the Yorkie. This breed has a lovely, long coat akin to a Yorkie and is smaller and less rough than an Aussie terrier. Although they are people-oriented, silky should not be mistaken for lapdogs. They are highly intelligent, independent, and active. They will need instruction and a place to channel their urge to dig, as befits their terrier ancestry. In addition, they tend to be talkative, have a strong hunting drive, and seem reserved towards strangers. Compared to the Aussie terrier with a rough coat, its coat will require more maintenance.






8- Australian Kelpie 

A sheep-driving breed known as a kelpie developed quite similarly to the Australian cattle dog. They were bred with dingoes to create a tougher working dog, and they are descended from Scottish border collies. The smaller Kelpie is more mild-mannered, less intense, and not as whip-smart as the Australian cattle dog, with which they share many characteristics. They do not fit in a home where everyone is sedentary. They are extremely active, have great stamina, and have a strong drive to work and herd.


                               

9- Tenterfield Terrier

The Tenterfield terrier is related to vermin-hunting terriers that British settlers in Australia brought over, just like the silky and Aussie terriers. Rarely seen outside of Australia, this breed resembles the toy fox terrier or the Jack Russell very closely. In and around the New South Wales town of Tenterfield, these terriers were extensively bred. They are closely linked to the small fox terrier, another native breed of Australia; it is simple to mix up the two kinds. They are affable, flexible, brave, devoted, and playful. These dogs are frequently belligerent, have a strong desire to hunt, and have an independent streak. The breed is acknowledged by the Australian National Kennel Council but not by the AKC.

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