Blue heeler is a specific kind of
dog breed which are better known as the Australian Cattle dogs. Their breed group can chiefly be called as herding.
About the Breed of Blue Heeler
Blue heeler is believed to be first originated in Australia, which is obvious by its name as well. Blue heeler
dogs are generally bred for endurance, toughness and their herding abilities.
Physical Appearance of Blue Heeler
Blue heeler has a well built stout body and is known for their extraordinary stamina. Blue heelers have a wide head which is located between their twp semi-pointed, wide set ears.
Blue heeler generally has a blue coat with tiny markings on their coat, which make it spectacular to look at them. The tail of a blue heeler dog is generally curved. Another distinctive characteristic of blue heeler dog is that they have a spot of white hair located exactly at the centre of their forehead.
A healthy blue heeler
dog can generally vary anywhere between 35 to 50 pounds. They measure up to 18 to 20 inches when fully grown.
Blue Heeler as a Pet
A large number of people take up blue heeler as pets. However it is important to note that the young
puppies of blue heeler should be trained from a very young age in order to make them more acceptable and transform them into household pets. Blue heeler makes excellent guard dogs and is known for their independent thinking.
Characteristics / Behaviour of the Blue Heeler
The blue heeler is strong and compact and always remains alert and agile. Blue heelers are courageous and remain loyally devoted to whatever task they are assigned to.
In terms of their behaviour, blue heeler is known to be extremely protective of their family and territory. It must be noted that
blue heeler may not be very friendly with small children, with whom they have not been raised. A blue heeler dog is typically suspicious and chances are high that they may not get along well with other household pets.
Specific Traits of Blue Heeler
Owing to their suspicious and alert nature, a blue heeler
dog may nip at any and everything which moves. Thus, it is important to note that they should never be let loose without a latch. They demand extreme dominance from their masters, thus a novice should not generally take up a blue heeler as a pet.
