Doxie Heeler

The Australian Cattle Dog presents a compact, symmetrically built, hard-muscled appearance that conveys agility, strength, and endurance. Male Australian Cattle Dogs stand 18 to 20 inches at the withers and weigh 35 to 50 pounds, while females measure 17 to 19 inches tall and typically weigh 30 to 45 pounds. The body should be slightly longer than tall, with the length from breastbone to buttocks greater than the height at the withers. This proportion creates a sturdy working frame capable of sustained physical effort in demanding conditions. The breed presents a balanced, athletic silhouette without exaggeration in any feature. The Australian Cattle Dog's coat represents one of its most distinctive features, occurring in two primary color patterns that give rise to the breed's common nicknames. Blue Heelers display blue, blue-mottled, or blue-speckled coloring with or without black, blue, or tan markings on the head, while Red Heelers show even red speckling all over with or without darker red markings on the head. The double coat provides excellent weather protection, with a short, dense undercoat beneath a close, straight outer coat that lies flat and feels harsh to the touch. The coat requires minimal grooming but sheds seasonally, typically blowing coat once or twice yearly. The head appears strong and broad, in balance with the dog's overall proportions. The skull is slightly curved between the ears and flattens to a slight stop at the eyes. The muzzle is medium length, deep, and powerful, gradually tapering to a black nose. The eyes are oval-shaped, medium-sized, and dark brown, expressing alertness and intelligence. Ears are moderately small, pricked, and set wide apart on the skull, inclining outward and extremely sensitive to sounds. The neck is exceptionally strong, muscular, and of medium length, broadening to blend into the body. The tail is set moderately low, following the slope of the croup, and hangs in a slight curve at rest.

The Dachshund possesses one of the most distinctive and recognizable silhouettes in the dog world, characterized by an elongated body and remarkably short legs. This unique conformation developed specifically for the breed's original purpose of pursuing badgers and other burrowing animals into their underground dens. Standard Dachshunds typically weigh between 16 and 32 pounds and stand approximately 8 to 9 inches at the shoulder, while Miniature Dachshunds weigh 11 pounds or less and stand about 5 to 6 inches tall. Despite their low stature, Dachshunds present a muscular, well-balanced appearance with neither a clumsy nor weaselly impression. The chest is prominent and well-developed, providing adequate room for heart and lung capacity. The breed comes in three distinct coat varieties, each with its own characteristics and grooming requirements. Smooth Dachshunds have short, shiny coats that lie close to the body and require minimal grooming. Longhaired Dachshunds display sleek, glistening, slightly wavy hair that is longest on the ears, chest, underside, and behind the legs. Wirehaired Dachshunds possess a short, rough, thick outer coat with a finer, softer undercoat, along with distinctive bushy eyebrows and a beard. All three varieties occur in both Standard and Miniature sizes and share the same breed standard for structure and proportion. Dachshund coat colors present remarkable variety, including solid red and cream, as well as two-colored patterns like black and tan, chocolate and tan, wild boar, and gray and tan. Additional patterns include dapple, which shows lighter areas against a darker base color, brindle with striped markings, and piebald with white patches. The head is elongated and tapered uniformly to the nose when viewed from above or in profile, with slightly arched skull and gradually sloped stop. The eyes are medium-sized, almond-shaped, and dark in color except in chocolate dogs where lighter shades are acceptable. Ears are set near the top of the head, moderately long, and rounded at the tips. The tail extends the line of the spine without excessive curvature.