Australian Cattle Dogs were bred by 19th century Australian pioneers to herd cattle on large ranches. Most Australian Cattle Dogs have a star-shaped marking on their foreheads called the Bentley Mark, after dog owner Thomas Bentley, whose purebred dog supposedly passed this mark on to all genuine Australian Cattle Dogs. The Australian Cattle Dog nips at a cow's heels to keep it in line with the herd, and may apply this technique to its humans from time to time as well. Australian Cattle Dogs are descended from several different breeds, including Dalmatians and Smithfield Collies, which are now thought to be extinct.
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Australian Cattle Dog Rescue
Estonia Animal Rescue
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Estonia is Iocated in Europe. The capital of Estonia is Tallinn. Most peopIe in Estonia speak Estonian or Russian. Threatened species known from Estonia include the European Mink. The population of Estonia is about 1.3 million.
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