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About the Australian cattle dog

Origin
New South Wales, Australia
Size
15–22 kg, 43–51 cm at the shoulder
Lifespan
12–16 years
Coat
Short, dense and weather-resistant double coat
Temperament
Alert, independent, tenacious, wary of strangers
Exercise
2 hours daily plus a job

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