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The Blue Merle Australian Shepherd is a unique and eye-catching variation of the Australian Shepherd breed. Known for their striking coat patterns and captivating blue eyes, they have gained immense popularity among dog lovers. This breed is not just about looks, as these dogs are also intelligent, energetic, and versatile, making them excellent companions and … Read more
The Australian Shepherd and the Australian Cattle Dog (Blue and Red Heeler) are both high-energy and intelligent herding breeds. They both obviously have Australian in the name even though they both don’t originate from Australia. Although being similar types of breeds of dogs with much in common they are quite different in many ways. This … Read more
The Australian Shepherd is an active high energy herding breed that loves to be outside playing and keeping busy. They require a reasonable amount of daily exercise. Aussies are also very smart dogs that require as much exercise for their brain as they do their body. An Australian Shepherd that doesn’t receive the physical and … Read more
If you are thinking about different dog breeds you may want to get you may have selected the Australian Cattle Dog as an option. For more on getting a Blue Heeler for a first-time owner see here. The next decision is should you get a boy or a girl Blue Heeler. What are the differences … Read more
How do the Australian Cattle Dog, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler differ? There is no difference between these three dog names. They are all the same breed of dog. The official name of the breed is the Australian Cattle Dog. Blue Heeler and Red Heeler refer to Australian Cattle Dogs that are either Blueish or … Read more
The Australian Cattle Dog (Blue/Red Heeler) is a robust dog bred for the harsh outdoor conditions of the Australian outback. Are Blue Heelers that are kept as pets able to live outside or are they better suited to be indoor house dogs? To learn more about Blue Heelers as indoor or house dogs see here. … Read more
The Australian Cattle Dog (Blue/Red Heeler) is a robust energetic herding breed. They can be independent due to their background as droving dogs that herded cattle with little need for instruction from a handler. However, despite this independence, they require a lot of attention from their owners. This desire for attention can lead to them … Read more
What is a Texas Heeler? The Texas Heeler originated in the early 1970s in the state of Texas. They are mixed breed dogs being a cross between the Australian Cattle Dog (Blue/Red Heeler) and the Australian Shepherd. The cattle ranchers in Texas needed a breed of dog that had certain traits, in particular, a strong … Read more
The Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler/Red Heeler) is a versatile working dog bred for the great outdoors. In our modern world more and more of us are living in cities with intensive housing and apartment living being part of the lifestyle. Does this mean that an Australian Cattle Dog would simply not be an option … Read more
The Australian Cattle Dog is known by many names including the Blue or Red Heeler depending upon the coat color. Early names used were the Queensland Heeler referring to the state of Australia they were developed in and the Halls Heeler after one of the early creators of the breed. They were the first successful … Read more