Proud parent of a Blue Heeler who’s looking to learn more or thinking about getting a Blue Heeler dog? Learn the facts about this dog here:<\/p>\n
Quick Facts on the Blue Heeler:<\/h3>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/shutterstock_1209318.jpg\")
<\/p>\nLook at that gorgeous coat on this\u00a0Blue Heeler<\/a>. Photography\u00a0by Sandra\u00a0Caldwell \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n- Weight: 35 – 45 pounds<\/li>\n
- Height: 17 – 20 inches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Blue Heelers (American Cattle Dogs) are solid, sturdy and compact dogs with an alert, ready-to-work stance. Slightly longer than tall with curved, hanging tails, they have muscular legs and strong necks and broad, somewhat rounded heads with pointy ears. Their dense, weather-resistant coats come blue, blue mottled, blue speckled or red speckled \u2014 both with possible dark or tan markings. The name Blue Heeler refers to the Australian Cattle Dog<\/a> with the blue coat, while the red-coated Australian Cattle Dog is sometimes referred to as the Red Heeler<\/a>.<\/p>\nBlue Heeler Traits:<\/h3>\n\n- Intelligent<\/li>\n
- Resourceful<\/li>\n
- Active<\/li>\n
- Alert<\/li>\n
- Hard-working<\/li>\n
- Protective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ideal human companions \u2014 who gets along with Blue Heelers?<\/h3>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.dogster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/shutterstock_271016483.jpg\")
<\/p>\nActive, sporty types get along with Blue Heeler dogs. Photography by WOLF AVNI \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n- Singles<\/li>\n
- Active, sporty types<\/li>\n
- Families<\/li>\n
- Hunters<\/li>\n
- Cattle breeders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What are Blue Heelers like to live with?<\/h3>\n
These are high-energy, clever and active dogs. Not content with sitting around the house for hours on end<\/a>, Blue Heelers will encourage you to take them outside for exercise, play and work.<\/p>\nBlue Heelers, like most herders, can be one-person dogs. They also have a unique independence, not requiring much in the way of cuddling or affection. Though tough and resolute, they will definitely appreciate positive feedback and good treatment. Sometimes their herding instincts can suddenly come into play. They may “herd” family members or nip lightly at heels if they want something.<\/p>\n
They don\u2019t bark too much, but they are still very protective of the home. Blue Heelers can be cautious and wary \u2014 qualities that make them excellent guard dogs<\/a>. They are also friendly and loving companions.<\/p>\nWhat you should know about Blue Heelers<\/h3>\n
Blue Heelers need activities, tasks and lots of room to run; therefore, they are probably not suited for apartment living<\/a>. Without open spaces and jobs to do, they can get into mischief and destructiveness. Easily trained<\/a>, they need a firm hand controlling them so that they don\u2019t bond with another dominant dog in the neighborhood.<\/p>\nSome may have the urge to nip. A toy can solve this problem. Just be sure it\u2019s a tough one: Blue Heelers can tear a typical dog toy to shreds in one sitting. Also remember: Keep your Blue Heeler on a leash. They are very curious and love to run and roam. Also, they can have issues with dogs they don\u2019t know very well.<\/p>\n
A healthy Blue Heeler can live as long as 15 years. Common health issues can include eye problems, hip dysplasia<\/a> and deafness<\/a>.<\/p>\nBlue Heeler history<\/h3>\n
Mixing native Dingoes with Collies and other herding dogs, Australian George Elliott developed the Australian Cattle Dog (the Blue Heeler) in 1840. Australian cattlemen and ranchers loved the breed\u2019s toughness and work ethic, and the dogs quickly became popular as cattle herders. The American Kennel Club officially recognizes the breed name as the Australian Cattle Dog. The blue coat version is the one called Blue Heeler, which is more of a nickname than an official name. Australian Cattle Dogs are also called Australian Heelers or Queensland Heelers.<\/p>\n
Tell us:<\/strong> Do you have a Blue Heeler? What attracted you to this type of dog?<\/p>\nThumbnail:\u00a0Photography by BGSmith \/ Shutterstock.<\/em><\/p>\nRead more about Blue Heelers on Dogster.com:<\/h3>\n\n- Are Blue Heelers Really Blue?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get to Know Blue Heelers: Fiercely Independent Charmers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Roses are Red \u2014 and Blue Heeler Puppies Are Awesome<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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The post Facts on the Blue Heeler Dog<\/a> by Dogster HQ<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\nProud parent of a Blue Heeler who’s looking to learn more or thinking about getting a Blue Heeler dog? Learn the facts about this dog here:<\/p>\n
Quick Facts on the Blue Heeler:<\/h3>\n<\/p>\nLook at that gorgeous coat on this\u00a0Blue Heeler<\/a>. Photography\u00a0by Sandra\u00a0Caldwell \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n- Weight: 35 – 45 pounds<\/li>\n
- Height: 17 – 20 inches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Blue Heelers (American Cattle Dogs) are solid, sturdy and compact dogs with an alert, ready-to-work stance. Slightly longer than tall with curved, hanging tails, they have muscular legs and strong necks and broad, somewhat rounded heads with pointy ears. Their dense, weather-resistant coats come blue, blue mottled, blue speckled or red speckled \u2014 both with possible dark or tan markings. The name Blue Heeler refers to the Australian Cattle Dog<\/a> with the blue coat, while the red-coated Australian Cattle Dog is sometimes referred to as the Red Heeler<\/a>.<\/p>\nBlue Heeler Traits:<\/h3>\n\n- Intelligent<\/li>\n
- Resourceful<\/li>\n
- Active<\/li>\n
- Alert<\/li>\n
- Hard-working<\/li>\n
- Protective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ideal human companions \u2014 who gets along with Blue Heelers?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\nActive, sporty types get along with Blue Heeler dogs. Photography by WOLF AVNI \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n- Singles<\/li>\n
- Active, sporty types<\/li>\n
- Families<\/li>\n
- Hunters<\/li>\n
- Cattle breeders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What are Blue Heelers like to live with?<\/h3>\n
These are high-energy, clever and active dogs. Not content with sitting around the house for hours on end<\/a>, Blue Heelers will encourage you to take them outside for exercise, play and work.<\/p>\nBlue Heelers, like most herders, can be one-person dogs. They also have a unique independence, not requiring much in the way of cuddling or affection. Though tough and resolute, they will definitely appreciate positive feedback and good treatment. Sometimes their herding instincts can suddenly come into play. They may “herd” family members or nip lightly at heels if they want something.<\/p>\n
They don\u2019t bark too much, but they are still very protective of the home. Blue Heelers can be cautious and wary \u2014 qualities that make them excellent guard dogs<\/a>. They are also friendly and loving companions.<\/p>\nWhat you should know about Blue Heelers<\/h3>\n
Blue Heelers need activities, tasks and lots of room to run; therefore, they are probably not suited for apartment living<\/a>. Without open spaces and jobs to do, they can get into mischief and destructiveness. Easily trained<\/a>, they need a firm hand controlling them so that they don\u2019t bond with another dominant dog in the neighborhood.<\/p>\nSome may have the urge to nip. A toy can solve this problem. Just be sure it\u2019s a tough one: Blue Heelers can tear a typical dog toy to shreds in one sitting. Also remember: Keep your Blue Heeler on a leash. They are very curious and love to run and roam. Also, they can have issues with dogs they don\u2019t know very well.<\/p>\n
A healthy Blue Heeler can live as long as 15 years. Common health issues can include eye problems, hip dysplasia<\/a> and deafness<\/a>.<\/p>\nBlue Heeler history<\/h3>\n
Mixing native Dingoes with Collies and other herding dogs, Australian George Elliott developed the Australian Cattle Dog (the Blue Heeler) in 1840. Australian cattlemen and ranchers loved the breed\u2019s toughness and work ethic, and the dogs quickly became popular as cattle herders. The American Kennel Club officially recognizes the breed name as the Australian Cattle Dog. The blue coat version is the one called Blue Heeler, which is more of a nickname than an official name. Australian Cattle Dogs are also called Australian Heelers or Queensland Heelers.<\/p>\n
Tell us:<\/strong> Do you have a Blue Heeler? What attracted you to this type of dog?<\/p>\nThumbnail:\u00a0Photography by BGSmith \/ Shutterstock.<\/em><\/p>\nRead more about Blue Heelers on Dogster.com:<\/h3>\n\n- Are Blue Heelers Really Blue?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Get to Know Blue Heelers: Fiercely Independent Charmers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Roses are Red \u2014 and Blue Heeler Puppies Are Awesome<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nLook at that gorgeous coat on this\u00a0Blue Heeler<\/a>. Photography\u00a0by Sandra\u00a0Caldwell \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Blue Heelers (American Cattle Dogs) are solid, sturdy and compact dogs with an alert, ready-to-work stance. Slightly longer than tall with curved, hanging tails, they have muscular legs and strong necks and broad, somewhat rounded heads with pointy ears. Their dense, weather-resistant coats come blue, blue mottled, blue speckled or red speckled \u2014 both with possible dark or tan markings. The name Blue Heeler refers to the Australian Cattle Dog<\/a> with the blue coat, while the red-coated Australian Cattle Dog is sometimes referred to as the Red Heeler<\/a>.<\/p>\n Active, sporty types get along with Blue Heeler dogs. Photography by WOLF AVNI \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n These are high-energy, clever and active dogs. Not content with sitting around the house for hours on end<\/a>, Blue Heelers will encourage you to take them outside for exercise, play and work.<\/p>\n Blue Heelers, like most herders, can be one-person dogs. They also have a unique independence, not requiring much in the way of cuddling or affection. Though tough and resolute, they will definitely appreciate positive feedback and good treatment. Sometimes their herding instincts can suddenly come into play. They may “herd” family members or nip lightly at heels if they want something.<\/p>\n They don\u2019t bark too much, but they are still very protective of the home. Blue Heelers can be cautious and wary \u2014 qualities that make them excellent guard dogs<\/a>. They are also friendly and loving companions.<\/p>\n Blue Heelers need activities, tasks and lots of room to run; therefore, they are probably not suited for apartment living<\/a>. Without open spaces and jobs to do, they can get into mischief and destructiveness. Easily trained<\/a>, they need a firm hand controlling them so that they don\u2019t bond with another dominant dog in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n Some may have the urge to nip. A toy can solve this problem. Just be sure it\u2019s a tough one: Blue Heelers can tear a typical dog toy to shreds in one sitting. Also remember: Keep your Blue Heeler on a leash. They are very curious and love to run and roam. Also, they can have issues with dogs they don\u2019t know very well.<\/p>\n A healthy Blue Heeler can live as long as 15 years. Common health issues can include eye problems, hip dysplasia<\/a> and deafness<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mixing native Dingoes with Collies and other herding dogs, Australian George Elliott developed the Australian Cattle Dog (the Blue Heeler) in 1840. Australian cattlemen and ranchers loved the breed\u2019s toughness and work ethic, and the dogs quickly became popular as cattle herders. The American Kennel Club officially recognizes the breed name as the Australian Cattle Dog. The blue coat version is the one called Blue Heeler, which is more of a nickname than an official name. Australian Cattle Dogs are also called Australian Heelers or Queensland Heelers.<\/p>\n Tell us:<\/strong> Do you have a Blue Heeler? What attracted you to this type of dog?<\/p>\n Thumbnail:\u00a0Photography by BGSmith \/ Shutterstock.<\/em><\/p>\n The post Facts on the Blue Heeler Dog<\/a> by Dogster HQ<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post Facts on the Blue Heeler Dog<\/a> by Dogster HQ<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n Proud parent of a Blue Heeler who’s looking to learn more or thinking about getting a Blue Heeler dog? Learn the facts about this dog here:<\/p>\n Look at that gorgeous coat on this\u00a0Blue Heeler<\/a>. Photography\u00a0by Sandra\u00a0Caldwell \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Blue Heelers (American Cattle Dogs) are solid, sturdy and compact dogs with an alert, ready-to-work stance. Slightly longer than tall with curved, hanging tails, they have muscular legs and strong necks and broad, somewhat rounded heads with pointy ears. Their dense, weather-resistant coats come blue, blue mottled, blue speckled or red speckled \u2014 both with possible dark or tan markings. The name Blue Heeler refers to the Australian Cattle Dog<\/a> with the blue coat, while the red-coated Australian Cattle Dog is sometimes referred to as the Red Heeler<\/a>.<\/p>\n Active, sporty types get along with Blue Heeler dogs. Photography by WOLF AVNI \/ Shutterstock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n These are high-energy, clever and active dogs. Not content with sitting around the house for hours on end<\/a>, Blue Heelers will encourage you to take them outside for exercise, play and work.<\/p>\n Blue Heelers, like most herders, can be one-person dogs. They also have a unique independence, not requiring much in the way of cuddling or affection. Though tough and resolute, they will definitely appreciate positive feedback and good treatment. Sometimes their herding instincts can suddenly come into play. They may “herd” family members or nip lightly at heels if they want something.<\/p>\n They don\u2019t bark too much, but they are still very protective of the home. Blue Heelers can be cautious and wary \u2014 qualities that make them excellent guard dogs<\/a>. They are also friendly and loving companions.<\/p>\n Blue Heelers need activities, tasks and lots of room to run; therefore, they are probably not suited for apartment living<\/a>. Without open spaces and jobs to do, they can get into mischief and destructiveness. Easily trained<\/a>, they need a firm hand controlling them so that they don\u2019t bond with another dominant dog in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n Some may have the urge to nip. A toy can solve this problem. Just be sure it\u2019s a tough one: Blue Heelers can tear a typical dog toy to shreds in one sitting. Also remember: Keep your Blue Heeler on a leash. They are very curious and love to run and roam. Also, they can have issues with dogs they don\u2019t know very well.<\/p>\n A healthy Blue Heeler can live as long as 15 years. Common health issues can include eye problems, hip dysplasia<\/a> and deafness<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mixing native Dingoes with Collies and other herding dogs, Australian George Elliott developed the Australian Cattle Dog (the Blue Heeler) in 1840. Australian cattlemen and ranchers loved the breed\u2019s toughness and work ethic, and the dogs quickly became popular as cattle herders. The American Kennel Club officially recognizes the breed name as the Australian Cattle Dog. The blue coat version is the one called Blue Heeler, which is more of a nickname than an official name. Australian Cattle Dogs are also called Australian Heelers or Queensland Heelers.<\/p>\n Tell us:<\/strong> Do you have a Blue Heeler? What attracted you to this type of dog?<\/p>\n Thumbnail:\u00a0Photography by BGSmith \/ Shutterstock.<\/em><\/p>\n The post Facts on the Blue Heeler Dog<\/a> by Dogster HQ<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. 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What are Blue Heelers like to live with?<\/h3>\n
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