AKC Australian Cattle Dog breeder since 2018
A family living the cattle dog life together.
A family-run program raising versatile Australian Cattle Dogs for ranches, competition, and family life.
Location: Oklahoma
AKC Breeder of Merit • 10 Champions in Program • 3 Junior Handlers
Where cattle dogs grow up alongside cattle, kids, and family.
Why Buyers Trust Flying D
- AKC Breeder of Merit in 2025
- AKC Australian Cattle Dog Breeder since 2018
- ACDCA Code of Ethics breeder
- BAER tested puppies
- Fully Health Tested OFA CHIC CERTIFIED parent dogs
- Hundreds of Successful Family Placements
- Dogs raised on our Oklahoma farm
Puppies from Flying D homes can be found across the United States in active family, sport, ranch, and show homes.
Meet Flying D Puppy Families
Flying D Willow lives in Arizona.
Is an Australian Cattle Dog Right for You?
✔ Enjoy training and engaging with your dog
✔ Want an active companion for everyday life
✔ Looking for a long-term partner, not just a pet
✔ Interested in hiking, sports, ranch work, or active family life
What Owners Are Saying Years Later
About Australian Cattle Dogs
Size
Temperament
Size
Height
18-20 inches (male)
17-19 inches (female)
Weight
35-55lbs
Tail
Temperament
Size
Set on of tail is moderately low, following contours of sloping croup | Length to reach approximately to hock | At rest it should hang in a very slight curve | During movement or excitement tail may be raised | Under no circumstances should any part of tail be carried past a vertical line drawn through root | Tail should carry a good brush. Australian Cattle Dogs should always have tails!
Temperament
Temperament
Temperament
The compact but muscular Australian Cattle Dog, also called Blue or Red Heeler or Queensland Heeler, is related to Australia's famous wild dog, the Dingo. These resilient herders are intelligent enough to routinely outsmart their owners. ACDs are loyal, famously smart, tenacious, ever alert, and may be wary of strangers. If an ACD isn't challenged, it easily becomes bored and may get into mischief. It is recommended that ACD owners participate with these versatile dogs in some work, sport, or regular exercise to keep them mentally and physically fit.
Eyes
Purpose
Temperament
Oval shape, medium size | Neither prominent nor sunken | Must express alertness and intelligence | Warning or suspicious glint is characteristic when | approached by strangers | Eye color should always be dark brown.
Coat
Purpose
Purpose
The ACD is born with a white coat that turns blue-gray or red. It should be a smooth, double coat with short dense undercoat outer-coat.
Purpose
Purpose
Purpose
ACDs have immense work drive and excel at hunting, chasing, and, of course, moving livestock. Their boundless energy and supple gait make them excellent running partners. The Australian Cattle Dog can be trained to perform various functions on the farm or ranch. They possess high trainability coupled with a strong desire to please. Most Cattle Dogs can perform routine jobs after just a few exposures. A well trained Cattle Dog can replace two to three good men on horseback.
1 Blue Female Available Now
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