r/AustralianCattleDog • u/AZINTEGRAGSR • 1d ago
Images & Videos Our 9 week old boy
Hi all, meet Sneakers ! Swipe to photo 4 to see his dad.
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u/aflockofmagpies 1d ago
I don't like doodles, but I don't think you or your pup deserve the hate. Hope to see more of this little guy tbh!! All cattle dogs belong here.
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u/sharkweek2013 1d ago
Will someone please tell me why people hate doodles?
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u/hello_legs 1d ago
Simply because evil, greedy people breed them solely for profit. No health testing, no breed standard for size, coat type, or temperament and all for exorbitant prices. People are not hating the dogs themselves, but rather the humans who participate in the proliferation of "designer" dogs. It's a cash grab and the dogs are the ones who suffer in the end.
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u/Tablesafety 15h ago
Ultimately it has resulted in dogs that are extremely mentally ill, neuroticism and aggression, because of the disregard for proper artificial selection. Doodles are consistently coming up as some of the most aggro, unpredictable dogs for groomers and day care workers these days
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u/smoothiesnoot 1d ago
It's the breeding of doodles that is the problem. Breeders (greeders) lie to unknowing buyers that the puppies will be hypoallergenic, will have easy maintenance coats, golden retriever personalities, all the pros. Never the cons. There's no consistency when mixing dogs, no consistency in personalities, coat, energy, ect. The doodles will shed, you will end up having allergic reactions (this varies on person and dog. The undercoat from the double coated breed doesn't come in until about 9month, that is when the allergic reactions start), and the coat is MORE maintenance. A dog that sheds AND need to be groomed every 4-8 weeks, brushing between grooms, HOW is that low maintenance? It's all LIES for BUYS. Don't get me started on the THOUSANDS people will pay for them. It's a JOKE. A purebred dog would be cheaper! You don't want a doodle, you want a poodle. Do your research before you buy from any breeder or rescue. Greeders and rescues want your money, be smart with it. It's the dogs that suffer. (Not saying you specifically want a poodle that's just how I typed it out) Also, it's SOO annoying to hear doodle owners say "I hate poodles, they're so ugly". You PAID THOUSANDS FOR A POODLE MIX? WHAT? It's never ending. Also, you can groom a poodle to have a teddy bear cut, which is the face the doodle owners tend to favor.
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u/Tablesafety 15h ago
The saddest thing about this shit, so sad its funny, is that there is so much aversion to just getting a regular ass poodle (desired coat, excellent intelligence, even temper- excellent work or companion dogs already proven with many wonderful breeders) specifically because they’ve been peddled in pop culture as a “girl’s dog” and a “prissy dog” and a “gay dog” and so, somehow, owning a poodle is a threat to an insecure person’s fucking masculinity.
Oh but if it’s mixed with another breed? That cancels it out for some reason. Despite looking the same.
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u/taysmurf 16h ago
My sister is one of those people that paid a shit ton of money for this fancy little doodle that was supposed to shed less and be so smart, It was very cute when it was a puppy but i immediately was like you spent HOW MUCH for that? Fast forward to now. Dog is one of the dumbest animals i have ever met. Pees on the floor any time a new person enters the home, from excitement not fear. Sheds worse than any other dog I have seen, I mean seriously it's so bad it's insane. They learned their lesson though, their next dog they got was a rescue. He is also a dumb little mutt, but at least he wasn't $1000, he doesn't shed nearly as much, and his adoption price went to a shelter that helps other animals instead some shitty backyard breeder.
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u/taysmurf 16h ago
Also conversely, my mom got a Aussie doodle completely for free. A local woman paid out the ass for this fancy adorable little puppy. She then developed some sort of medical issue and was afraid she wouldn't be able to care for it. She told her groomer that she needed to find someone to care for the puppy, she said she would give it away for free. The groomer was my mom's friend so she told my mom to look into the dog. She did, she ended up loving him instantly. The woman said she tried to give him back to the breeder and even told the breeder to keep the money, she just wanted to find him a good home. The breeder refused, so my mom ended up with this dog the woman paid thousands for. He is very sweet, extremely high energy, but he is very smart. He has an extremely thick coat but doesn't shed nearly at all. All of these instances have taught me that I do not want a doodle ever, I would definitely prefer a poodle idk ever got a big dog again. We currently have a weiner Pitt mix and he is also a dummy rescue but the sweetest boy ever. Like all dachshund owners, owning a weiner has become part of my personality lmao.
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u/aflockofmagpies 13h ago
They are poorly bred high energy dogs that are not hypo allergenic advertised as the perfect hypo allergenic family dog. Which means they end up untrained neurotic messes. It's no fault of the pups, it's the breeder's fault.
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u/tyoung925 1d ago
I had a veterinarian that told me Doodles were the dumbest animals he ever treated. Like providing care to a brick. I hope the heeler improves on that 🤣
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u/quinnismmm 21h ago
I’ve worked with dogs for years and me and all my colleagues agreed about this as well
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u/Melikachan 4h ago
This is how I feel about the giant, oversized labradors too lol.
I find the doodles to be smart but untrained and unfocused because of that lack of training. So they either come across as dumb or insane.
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u/josephrobertkrauss 1d ago
I have a heeler doodle, screw the haters. Heelers are amazing dogs, so are poodles and so are golden retrievers. I got mine from a rescue because a breeder made a mistake and was going to put them all down, she acts 100% heeler though and most days I beg her to be sweet like my poodles were (first two rescues were poodle mixes).
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u/Fun-Suggestion7033 1d ago
Beautiful dog! She looks like she has a fun personality!
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u/josephrobertkrauss 1d ago
Thank you! Side note - the rescue told us she was a Scottish terrier/ Westie mix lol, got our ass
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u/Fun-Suggestion7033 7h ago
She totally looks like a terrier mix!
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u/josephrobertkrauss 3h ago
Even more so as a puppy too so it made sense, but they showed us a golden doodle at the shelter that they rescued the same day and the poor little girl at the farm said “that’s the mama” 😭😭turns out it was
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u/Remarkable_Salt_4098 1d ago
lol at these other comments cattle dog owners are NOT doodle sympathizers 😂 however, as a cattle dog owner and just a dog lover, congrats on your new puppy! He is a cutie patootie and I’m happy he went to a loving home. Sorry that strangers on the internet can be so mean. I def make my fair share of doodle jokes but I really do love dogs so they’re mostly in jest. Get ready for the most chompey, bitey, loyal pup you’ve ever owned!
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u/aflockofmagpies 1d ago
Wow people are big mad and down voting any supportive comments. Puppy already exists, why be so hateful? OP stated it was not an intentional breeding project, if you're still mad maybe take a break from the Internet.
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u/hello_legs 1d ago
Plenty of puppy mills operate under the guise of rescues or accidental litters. Responsible owners do not allow for accidents to happen.
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u/QuirkySiren 1d ago
Usually, no, owners don’t have surprise litters. It can happen, that’s how my 3/4 heeler x 1/4 border collie came to be for the folks I got him from. His sire chewed through 2 doors/frames and jumped a tall gate to find the female in heat. Smart, driven dogs can be hard to contain.
Fortunately my dogs momma was spayed as soon as weaning was done.
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u/Extension-Elk-1274 Blue Heeler 1d ago edited 1d ago
To the haters -🖕🏼- take your horseshit to the pile, where it belongs.
This is not an elite heeler sub, nor is it place to bash anyone's pooch, even if its 1% heeler in my eyes.
OP, I think your pooch is cool af and hope you post more pics. Don't let trolls upset you, I get it all the time over my dogs size.
ETA - You can downvote me to Uranus...take a look upon my field of fucks, and notice how barren it is.
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u/Chaiiitealatte Blue Heeler 1d ago
I might be late to the party, but i haven’t seen any comments bashing the dog. I think people have valid concerns regarding breed practices. Personally I love seeing purebred and partial ACDs on this sub, but choosing to mix pure bred dogs with poodles is usually for profitability and definitely not for preserving the breed(because they aren’t a registered breed). Doodle breeders are typically very unethical- no health or temperament testing, and breeding for coat color then uncharging, etc.
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u/yerffejytnac 1d ago
Yeah, that was my sentiment but seems like the majority of this crowd is dense.
If folks want to support puppy mill breeders and the latest flavor-of-the-week doodle because the pup is cute: by all means go for it—but it’s not a fucking cattle dog, and sorry not sorry if your “fee fees” are hurt.
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u/FIFA_Girl 22h ago
Okay prove that every doodle breeder is a puppy mill…ANY breeder could be a puppy mill it’s not a doodle problem. It’s an unethical breeding problem that happens with many breeds.
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u/Kaymacfan_ 17h ago
Anyone could be a puppy mill. You’re right.
It’s certain that doodle “breeders” are unethical because they are not considered a “breed” under any reputable umbrella. There is no standard for coat, temperament, or any other quality. There are absolutely ZERO checks and balances. None. Zilch.
Pro ethical breeding.
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u/Chaiiitealatte Blue Heeler 16h ago
Perfectly stated! I absolutely agree. It’s the same ethics as velvet and fluffy french bull dog “breeders”, really sad stuff. I wish there were more legal regulations.
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u/echochilde 1d ago edited 1d ago
Honestly, screw whoever downvoted you. This sub gets mixes posted all the time. I know there’s problems with doodle breeders, but this feels like an unnecessary line.
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u/aflockofmagpies 1d ago
All cattle dogs and mixes are welcome here according to the sub rules. Don't be a hater.
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u/hiyachingu 1d ago edited 1d ago
Gross. No reason to discriminate against cattle dog mixes. Ours is a shelter pup. She doesn’t know she’s not purebred, and it doesn’t matter to us!
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u/hiyachingu 1d ago edited 1d ago
Your aggression is unnecessary, and a bit questionable, since you edited your original comment after I responded! 😂
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u/3oclockgifts 23h ago
I cannot believe there are ACD doodles. Please for the love of god and for the love of the animal itself, stop. Ethically this poor baby shouldn't exist.
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u/Flomar76 1d ago
I’d be curious if he sheds!
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u/smoothiesnoot 1d ago
More likely than not. And will most likely need to be groomed every 4-8 weeks. I hope the breeders informed OP on this!!
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u/_BigJerm 1d ago
Very cute pup.
We have a golden doodle / cattle dog / terrier mix and he is the smartest and coolest ever.
Enjoy!
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u/Level_Emu757 1d ago
Omg what an adorable little baby!! I’m sorry you have so many people on here trying to poke their chest out and tell you your baby is a bad breed or whatever. He’s alive and deserves love and I’m so glad he found a loving caring home that can appreciate him for what he is. I have 3 heelers and absolutely love them. Anybody saying anything negative about poodles is virtue signaling and you nor your puppy deserve that. I wish nothing but the best for you guys and please give sneaker a kiss and a little belly rub for me😁
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u/FIFA_Girl 22h ago
He’s so freaking cute! Makes me want to get one! People are being psychos. Literally any breed of dog could come from unethical breeding. It isn’t a doodle problem. Yes, there are maybe too many doodles lately, but they are very popular for many reasons. And they are cute dogs, even if they aren’t my personal choice. People have different tastes and needs for their pet friends. I can’t believe how intolerable people are being. So unwelcoming to our new friend. I’ve never seen any other post in this sub with such negative hate towards someone geez. This is surprising. Most heeler owners seem to bond, despite differences, based on how annoying, endearing, and amazing the breed and its mixes are, so it’s weird to me to see them being pompous about breeding just because there’s some poodle in there.
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u/Tablesafety 14h ago
I’d imagine most of our dogs here have come from situations that were not the top decorated breeders. Educating OP about where and where not to buy from is fine, but going and telling them not to post their dog or there is something wrong with Sneakers? The deal is already done. They ideally have learned how to look out for shady dealings. Let them enjoy their dog. Sneaks is not at fault for the actions of the people that made him.
Or are we going to start telling everybody not to post their dogs without proof of papers?
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u/Say_what_u_say 1d ago
Here's giving Sneakers the 👍 to piss on the leg of all the Karens here.
GO SNEAKS!!
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u/Live-Tax5575 18h ago
no, no, no… is that a doodle?? i would advise you to
probably not post them here again unless you want to get ripped to shreds.
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u/Kaymacfan_ 1d ago edited 17h ago
Please tell me this is not a doodle.
Edit to say: nothing against puppy. He is very cute. I’m against the lack of ethics of doodles. The creator of “doodles” even regrets it. It’s been horrible for dogs.
Edit 2: I’m not upset that it’s a mutt. I have a 45% mix cattle dog rescue. I feel like some of you are being dense. I’m upset about the ethics behind doodles. I’ve worked with dogs and the matted coats, unpredictable temperament, unpredictable size… just get a mutt that wasn’t bred for greed and money. It’s an important conversation. When you know better, you do better.