Australian Cattle Dog The tough and rugged Australian Cattle Dog is a high-energy dog that enjoys both physical and mental challenges. (more) What Dog Breed Is Closest to a Dingo? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/What-Dog-Breed-Is-Closest-to-a-Dingo Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She previously served as editor in chief, the first woman to hold that title. Tracy Grant Fact-checked by Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep. 19, 2025 •Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot There are several dogs that are closely associated with dingoes, including the rare Carolina Dog and the wild New Guinea singing dog. But the Australian Cattle Dog is the dog breed that was developed in the 19th century by crossing a Blue Merle Collie with a dingo. Breeders sought to imbue the emerging breed with the dingo’s natural herding instincts, specifically its tendency to nip at the heels of livestock (which is why Australian Cattle Dogs are sometimes called Heelers). In terms of physical appearance and behavior, the Australian Cattle Dog shares several similarities with the dingo. Both have a ...(100 of 265 words)

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