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The heeler was a result of crossing Dingos with Collies and other sheep/herding dogs-credit is given to George Elliott who developed the breed in 1840 and they originated in Austrailia. They are excellent herding/cattle/working dogs. And they also come in red-known as red heelers, where they still have white haired roaning to their usually short coat.
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∙ 8y agoBlue Heelers, also known as Queesland Heelers or Australian Cattle Dogs originate from Australia. They were bred to help farmers herd their sheep, cows, and other livestock. Some people believe that they originated from dingos mixed with Dalmatians, Smooth Collies, Bull Terriers, and the Australian Kelpie, plus other breeds here and there.
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Blue heeler is the same as what dog?
Blue Heeler is another name for the Australian Cattle Dog.
Are blue heelers and Queensland heelers the same?
Yes. It is just two names for the same breed of dog. The Blue Heeler/Queensland Heeler is also known as the Australian Cattle Dog.
Where do blue heelers get their name?
Blue heelers are short, silver colored dogs from Australia. The word "blue" comes from their coloring, which tends to be a silverish that can look blue in some lights. The term "heeler" is referring to a class of herding dog breeds that are short, like the blue heeler. Heelers usually herd cattle, and they do so by nipping at the cow's heels. They re bred to be short so that when the cow kicks at them, the cow's feet will fly over the dog's head.
Do dogs have dew claws?
border collies, Maltese, Aussie shepards, and maybe the blue heeler.
Do Heeler dogs have extra toes on back feet?
no they do not. And if the dog does it can not b shown in dog shows.
Do cats or kittens get along with blue heeler dogs?
Cats can get along with any animal they are raised with, it is not limited to only Blue Heeler dogs.
Do big dogs do fine with small dogs?
I have two Pomeranians and one Blue Heeler. The Blue Heeler is a medium size dog and the Poms are smaller than the Blue Heeler. All three dogs have gotten along well. If you socialize the dogs slowly and train them properly, most big dogs and small dogs will do well together.
What breed of dogs comes from Australia?
Australian kelpie and Blue heeler.
What is the Specie name for Australian cattle dog?
Australian Cattle Dogs can also be called Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler (dogs showing the 'bluish'gray and black coloring), and Red Heeler (reddish colored dogs.) Stumpy tailed versions are sometimes referred to as Smithfield Cattle dogs, but in fact the Smithfield heeler is another breed again, with a different shaped body.
How long do aussy blue heeler mix dogs live?
about 12-16
What is the common name for blue heeler?
Australian Cattle Dog, Queensland heeler, red Heeler, Blue heeler,
Does pure bred blue heeler dogs have blue eyes?
No. If they have blue eyes, then they are not full blood. However, they may have blue eyes as a puppy.
What different breeds do a red heeler have in them?
A red Heeler is just a red Heeler it isn't mixed with anything. Australian Cattle Dogs aka Heelers come in two different colors red and blue.
What type of dog was in the movie The Road?
I believe it was a blue heeler
What is a blue heeler?
A Blue Heeler is a cattle dog with a dark speckled body.
Are there any dogs that are a pure breed?
Yup. Tons of them, but most are mixes. I have a pure bred blue heeler.
Blue heeler is the same as what dog?
Blue Heeler is another name for the Australian Cattle Dog.
