Article: TAS: Hero Blue just a typical cattle dog

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TAS: Hero Blue just a typical cattle dog

By Don Woolford

HOBART, April 4 AAP - The heroism of Blue, an Australian cattle dog honoured for bravery in the United States after it fought off an alligator, is no surprise to experts of the unique breed.

Nor are they surprised that the award came from Americans who, they said, appreciate the breed much more than Australians.

"It wouldn't have mattered if the alligator had been an elephant, these dogs will protect their masters, win, lose or draw," said Tasmanian breeder Narelle Hammond-Robertson.

Australian Cattle Dog Club of South Australian vice president Connie Redhead agreed, telling of one who ...

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