The Blue Heeler, also known as the Australian Cattle Dog, Queensland Heeler, or Red Heeler ... cattlemen who needed a robust and energetic herding dog capable of handling large herds of cattle ...

If you’re on the hunt for an active, go-anywhere dog who’s also a quick study, consider one of the many types of heelers and related herding breeds. These small and medium-sized pups never ...

Characterised by their boundless energy, extreme intelligence and limitless loyalty, herding dogs ... the Australian Cattle Dog is also known as a blue, red or Queensland heeler.

Described by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as "compact but muscular," the Australian cattle dog, also known as a red, blue or Queensland heeler ... used at the time for herding, the high ...

The smile meant two things: He was thrilled they finished a two-hour beach walk followed by sprints up a mountain, and that he was ready for more. One would think all that activity would tire a dog ...

It was bred to be a working dog for cattle herders. It’s resilient and has a lot of strength and stamina. That helps it to walk for long distances in rugged terrain while herding cattle.

The blue or red speckled coat helps the Blue Heeler blend into the outback. That’s a useful trait when herding, so the cattle don’t get spooked easily. A dog that blends in causes less stress.

The herding group has welcomed it's ... unlike the Australian cattle dog, commonly referred to as a Blue heeler, Red heeler, or Queensland heeler only by nickname. In this undated stock photo ...

Thwaite said she got her first Lancashire heeler in 2011 and loves that they were bred to be the smallest cattle-herding dog, with short legs and long bodies. “They small, lively, feisty ...