Providing helpful information, tips, and advise about Heeler dogs
Are Blue Heelers hard to potty train? Blue Heelers are relatively easy to potty train if you are consistent and minimize mishaps. They generally will pick up what is required of them when it comes to toileting. Australian Cattle Dogs are extremely smart ( learn just how smart they are here.) They have the ability … Read more
Blue Heelers (and Red Heelers) are a very distinct look and part of that look is their pointy perky ears. This gives them an alert look and actually helps in hearing potential predators approaching by funneling sound. It also allows them to better determine the direction of the sound. However, you may have or have … Read more
The Australian Cattle Dog (Blue/Red Heeler) is a hard-working herding breed with a strong chase instinct. With the proper training and socialization, they are good with other dogs. See here for more on socializing a Blue Heeler with other dogs. They are also fine with a cat in the home as long as steps are … 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 was bred to work cattle in the hot dry Australian outback. As you would expect they are tolerant of the hotter weather. For more on Blue Heeler hot temperature tolerance see here. But how well do they do when the mercury drops down low? How cold is too cold for a … Read more