Providing helpful information, tips, and advise about Heeler dogs
Blue Heelers are very smart dogs (learn just how smart here) and with a little training usually have excellent recall – that is they come on command. They bond very closely with their owners and family and are eager to please. However, they do have a strong chase drive due to their natural herding instinct and without … Read more
Australian Cattle Dogs (Blue/Red Heelers) are very active and curious dogs that can become easily distracted when walking on a leash. This will usually result in them pulling on the leash to get to what has piqued their interest. They tend to have a strong chase drive due to their natural herding instincts so the … Read more
Are Blue Heelers good with other dogs? In general, an Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler/Red Heeler) is social and friendly with other dogs. This is long as they are well socialized and trained on how to behave with other dogs. Every dog is an individual with a different personality and experience. There may be some … 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
The Australian Cattle Dog, also known by the names the Blue and Red Heeler depending on their coat coloring is a high-energy and extremely smart cattle herding breed. They are not big dogs compared to many other breeds used as guard dogs. So, can a Blue Heeler be a good guard dog? Are Blue Heelers … Read more
How hot is too hot for a Blue Heeler? Being bred for the scorning Australian sun, they are also fairly tolerant of warmer weather. However, heat exhaustion or even heat stroke is a genuine concern when exercising any dog in hot weather. The ideal temperature for this breed is around 55 to 70F (13 to … Read more
If you have an Australian Cattle Dog you may have already caught them stealing food. Counter surfing, raiding the trash can, and breaking into cupboards can be fun for a Blue Heeler. They can tend to be scavengers and can be opportunists. If they spot an opportunity to grab some food off the table or … Read more
Are you considering getting a dog and one of the breeds that have piqued your interest is the Australian Cattle Dog also known as a Blue or Red Heeler? If you have never owned a dog before or have had dogs but never a Heeler it is important that you know if this is a … Read more
If you have an Australian Cattle Dog that is constantly licking you, particularly your face, it can be quite endearing. It can also get quite annoying. That darting tongue going 500 licks a minute can at times be just too much. Another licking issue that can be common with Australian Cattle Dogs is licking themselves, … Read more
Why is my Blue Heeler so skinny? There are several reasons why your Blue Heeler is too skinny or even a little underweight. This can include poor nutrition or not consuming enough calories, too much exercise, stress or anxiety, or a dental issue discouraging them from eating. If your Blue Heeler has experienced a sudden … Read more