The post Red Heeler<\/a> by dogedit<\/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 Red Heelers are solid, sturdy and compact dogs with an alert, ready-to-work stance. Slightly longer than tall with curved, hanging tails, Red Heelers have muscular legs and strong necks. They have broad, somewhat rounded heads with pointy ears. Their dense, weather-resistant coats are usually red speckled with possible dark or tan markings.<\/p>\n Not content with sitting around the house for hours, Red Heelers will encourage you to take them outside for exercise, play and work. They are high-energy, intelligent and active dogs with a steady attitude.<\/p>\n Red Heelers have a sense of independence, not requiring much in the way of cuddling or affection. Though tough and steady, they definitely appreciate praise and good treatment. Sometimes their herding instincts come into play at home. They may \u201cherd\u201d family members or nip lightly at heels if they want something. Red Heelers can be cautious and wary, making them excellent watchdogs.<\/p>\n Red Heelers need activities, tasks and lots of room to run; therefore, they are probably not suited for apartment living. Without open spaces and jobs to do, they can get into mischief and destructiveness.<\/p>\n A healthy Red Heeler can live as long as 15 years. Common health issues may include eye problems, hip dysplasia and deafness. Unless you live on a ranch, plan on keeping your Red Heeler on a leash. They are very curious and love to run and roam.<\/p>\n By crossing native Dingoes<\/a> with Collies<\/a> and other herding dogs, Australian George Elliott<\/a> developed the Red Heeler, a.k.a. Australian Cattle Dog<\/a>, in 1840. Ranchers were impressed with the breed\u2019s toughness and work ethic, and they quickly became popular as cattle herders. Red Heelers continue to be popular with ranchers and cattlemen, not to mention regular pet owners.<\/p>\n Thumbnail:\u00a0Photography \u00a9 adogslifephoto | iStock \/ Getty Images Plus.<\/em><\/p>\n Read next: Are Blue Heelers Really Blue?<\/a><\/p>\n The post Red Heeler<\/a> by dogedit<\/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 Red Heeler<\/a> by dogedit<\/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 Red Heelers are solid, sturdy and compact dogs with an alert, ready-to-work stance. Slightly longer than tall with curved, hanging tails, Red Heelers have muscular legs and strong necks. They have broad, somewhat rounded heads with pointy ears. Their dense, weather-resistant coats are usually red speckled with possible dark or tan markings.<\/p>\n Not content with sitting around the house for hours, Red Heelers will encourage you to take them outside for exercise, play and work. They are high-energy, intelligent and active dogs with a steady attitude.<\/p>\n Red Heelers have a sense of independence, not requiring much in the way of cuddling or affection. Though tough and steady, they definitely appreciate praise and good treatment. Sometimes their herding instincts come into play at home. They may \u201cherd\u201d family members or nip lightly at heels if they want something. Red Heelers can be cautious and wary, making them excellent watchdogs.<\/p>\n Red Heelers need activities, tasks and lots of room to run; therefore, they are probably not suited for apartment living. Without open spaces and jobs to do, they can get into mischief and destructiveness.<\/p>\n A healthy Red Heeler can live as long as 15 years. Common health issues may include eye problems, hip dysplasia and deafness. Unless you live on a ranch, plan on keeping your Red Heeler on a leash. They are very curious and love to run and roam.<\/p>\n By crossing native Dingoes<\/a> with Collies<\/a> and other herding dogs, Australian George Elliott<\/a> developed the Red Heeler, a.k.a. Australian Cattle Dog<\/a>, in 1840. Ranchers were impressed with the breed\u2019s toughness and work ethic, and they quickly became popular as cattle herders. Red Heelers continue to be popular with ranchers and cattlemen, not to mention regular pet owners.<\/p>\n Thumbnail:\u00a0Photography \u00a9 adogslifephoto | iStock \/ Getty Images Plus.<\/em><\/p>\n Read next: Are Blue Heelers Really Blue?<\/a><\/p>\n The post Red Heeler<\/a> by dogedit<\/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},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is a Red Heeler? Some quick facts<\/h4>\n
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What does a Red Heeler dog look like?<\/h2>\n
Traits<\/h4>\n
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Ideal Human Companion<\/h4>\n
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What is a Red Heeler like to live with?<\/h2>\n
Things you should know<\/h2>\n
Red Heeler history<\/h2>\n
What is a Red Heeler? Some quick facts<\/h4>\n
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What does a Red Heeler dog look like?<\/h2>\n
Traits<\/h4>\n
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Ideal Human Companion<\/h4>\n
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What is a Red Heeler like to live with?<\/h2>\n
Things you should know<\/h2>\n
Red Heeler history<\/h2>\n