Blue Heelers

Also known as Australian Cattle Dogs and Queensland Heelers, Blue Heelers are the most recognized and popular breed of cattle dog. It is a bred from mixture of Wild Australian Dingoes, blue dotted Collies, Australian Kelpies, Bull Terriers and Dalmatians. The result for their combination is an athletic, well proportioned working dog. The ideal height for a Blue Heeler is between 18 - 20 inches for male and 17 to 19 inches for females. Many Blue Heelers have white blaze in their forehead. White blaze is a stripe or spot of white hair in their forehead known as the Bentley mark. Blue Heelers have a weather resistant coat that makes them qualified to work even during the cold season and during the hot outback climate. Blue Heelers are always alert, active, courageous, extremely intelligent, watchful and intelligent.

Blue Heelers were bred to assist cattle producers in controlling the cattle, in both broad and confined areas. Ranchers need a strong biting dog that is capable of moving the cattle. The distance to travel in moving the cattle requires a dog to possess great stamina. Blue Heelers can do the job efficiency and effectively. Heelers well proportioned body equipped with dominant and quick sensing mind conveys great alertness, strength and endurance. Their absolute devotion to their work, natural protective instinct and loyalty makes them ideal guardians to the rancher, cattle and property.

Blue Heelers are not only meant to be working dogs, they are also ideal family pets. They are very affectionate to their "masters" and like to have close attachment with them. They are very bold and like to challenge people around them by trying to break the rules and once in a while challenge your ability to make him follow. They love to chew anything that they see including toys and furniture. You must be very serious in teaching him what is acceptable and what is not. What is so good about Blue Heeler pets is that you can expect them to be interested in your welfare and safety at all times.