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Apart from the recognizable look of the Cattle Dog - strong and agile, the soundness of movement is paramount. True, free, tireless actions require the movement of shoulders and forelegs (the reach) with a powerful thrust of hindquarters (the drive) in unison. Each joint must be strong and the bone structure of the dog must be correctly aligned, to enable the correct reach and drive, characteristic of the breed. Without correct angulation, it would be impossible to work tirelessly nor would the dog have the speed required to drop after heeling the cattle, to avoid the spontaneous reaction of the hoof of the bullock.
Anyone who has approached a Cattle Dog would well be aware of the warning or suspicious glint coming from the dark brown eyes. These dogs are highly intelligent and although quite gentle, will put up with nothing interfering with their family or job.
Note: Be aware that should you (eye ball) look directly into the dog's face, this could be taken as encroaching their space, thereby causing them to feel threatened or challenged. However all dogs must be ameniable to handling in the obedience or breed ring.
All Cattle Dog pups are born coloured white with the only colour being their head markings (masking) or body markings (eg band on top of tail).
