The Gritty Cowdog
Australian Cattle Dogs—often called Heelers—are compact, durable, and tough. The right one brings intensity to the work and good sense into the house. At Brushy Creek, we raise full-size Australian Cattle Dogs, generally 17 inches and up, as well as a smaller purebred version that stands around 15 inches. Smaller Package Same Cowdog Many of the working Australian Cattle Dogs and Texas Heelers we have known have stood 18 to 20 inches tall—or more. We have raised bigger cowdogs too. Over the years, though, we have intentionally selected smaller-framed dogs, generally in the 15- to 16-inch range, with plenty of bone and the build to do the job. That is why we prefer “fun-sized” over “mini.” These are not fragile little house dogs bred just to be small. They are working-bred cowdogs in a more compact package. A smaller, well-built dog can offer some practical advantages: - Quickness and agility : Shorter strides and fast footwork can help a dog change direction quickly when cattle move. - Efficiency and stamina : Less body mass can mean less fatigue during fast-paced work in the arena or pasture—much like the smaller horses often valued in the cutting pen. - A little less target : When a protective mama cow throws a hoof, a compact cowdog may have a little less of itself in the line of fire. - Everyday practicality : They still bring the grit, intelligence, and work ethic we value, while taking up a little less room in the truck and at the foot of the bed. Same cowdog heart. Just a more compact package.
Published program dogs
CAJUN
Mini Australian Cattle Dog
- Breed
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Recorded size/type
- Mini
- Sex
- Male
- Status
- Active
- Date of birth
- 2022-06-19
- Color
- Chocolate
- Registered name
- Dixielands Louisiana Cajun
- Placement
- Not currently listed as available for placement
- Height
- 15"
- Role
- Brushy Creek Program - Staying here
- Sire
- HCH Jester Of Kings
- Dam
- HCH Lost In Cajun Country SW
GYPSY
Australian Cattle Dog
- Breed
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Sex
- Female
- Status
- Active
- Date of birth
- 2026-06-01
- Color
- Slate
- Registered name
- Brushy Creeks Gypsy Smokeshow
- Placement
- Not currently listed as available for placement
- Role
- Breeding Prospect
- Sire
- CCK ACCS Down In The Boondocks
- Dam
- ACCS Pullin'' That Southern Voodoo
HALSEY
Mini Australian Cattle Dog
- Breed
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Recorded size/type
- Mini
- Sex
- Female
- Status
- Active
- Date of birth
- 2023-06-29
- Color
- BLUE/WHITE 1/2 MASK
- Registered name
- 4E I'M HEADED STRAIGHT FOR THE CASTLE
- Placement
- Not currently listed as available for placement
- Height
- 14.5
- Role
- Brushy Creek Program - Staying here
- Titles
- CONFORMATION TITLES SILVER ELITE PUPPY BRONZE PUPPY ELITE PUPPY LEVEL 2 PUPPY LEVEL 1 PUPPY ASDR LEVEL 2 CH ASDR LEVEL 1 CH
- Registration
- American Stock Dog Registry
- Sire
- CCHS CH 4E PISTOL'S HIGH POWERED BULLET
- Dam
- EGR CH 4E BANDERRA'S SASHA
RED
Australian Cattle Dog
- Breed
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Sex
- Female
- Status
- Active
- Date of birth
- 2018-06-01
- Color
- RED
- Registered name
- BRUSHY CREEKS RED
- Placement
- Not currently listed as available for placement
- Role
- Brushy Creek Program - Staying here
- Sire
- HANK
- Dam
- SALLY
RENA
Mini Australian Cattle Dog
- Breed
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Recorded size/type
- Mini
- Sex
- Female
- Status
- Active
- Date of birth
- 2024-04-22
- Color
- BLUE SPECKLE/TAN/WHITE
- Registered name
- CT/4E WHEN I DANCE THEY CALL ME MACARENA
- Placement
- Not currently listed as available for placement
- Height
- 14.75
- Weight
- 27
- Role
- Brushy Creek Program - Staying here
- Titles
- CONFORMATION TITLES LEVEL 1 PUPPY LEVEL 2 PUPPY ELITE PUPPY PUPPY BRONZE PUPPY SILVER ELITE
- Sire
- CH 2P SGSG 4E MISTER DARBY
- Dam
- CT TINKY
Compact dogs with a working outlook
Australian Cattle Dogs are compact, durable and switched on—a distinct program from Australian Shepherds and the True Texas Heeler cross. Brushy Creek’s dogs include Mini Australian Cattle Dogs. A smaller size/type label is not a promise of less drive, less training or a particular adult size.
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