The PUT method is used to create or update a resource at a specific URL. In the given RESTCONF request and response example, the response indicates a successful creation of a resource, as evidenced by the HTTP status code 201 (Created). The request to create the "Australian Cattle Dog" resource under the "dogbreed" category would use the PUT method to ensure the resource is created or updated at the specified location.
References:
* Cisco DevNet Documentation - RESTCONF Operations
* IETF RFC 8040 - RESTCONF Protocol