Australian Cattle Dogs

Most of the land in Australia is unsuitable for growing crops; its best and very ideal for raising cattle and sheep in because of the ability to graze them all year round and the good grass that grows well.

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.

Rotti or Bulldog Many breeds could be considered "tough". There are thousands of sled dogs that run four or five thousand miles a season. It takes an exceptionally tough dog to be able to be that athletic.

The Blue Heeler is so named for its blue-grey colour, and its ability to herd cattle by nipping at the heels of cattle. It is popular in both Australia and New Zealand, as it is intelligent, hard-working and very effective in its job.

Australia is a multicultural society, so therefore we have surnames from many different countries.

Heelers nip by nature because that's how they herd cattle, you can correct it by working the dog until it becomes tired

Blue Heelers (or Australian Cattle Dogs) go into heat twice a year, which lasts for between 14 and 21 days. Your Dog should start going into season/heat between the ages of six months and a year old. Dogs do not have menopause, so it is possible for them to breed at any time in their life afterwards (however, breeding from an elderly dog is not advised). You should not attempt to mate your Dog until she has had at least three seasons - it is possible to mate her on her first season, but this can hinder her growth and mental/physical well-being. It may be wise to spay your Dog if you do not wish to breed from her, as this prevents life-threatening diseases such as a womb infection and certain types of cancer and mammary tumours.

I have a miniature schnauzer blue heeler mix. He is the most awesome dog in the world! He's over a year old, I got him Valentine's Day 2010 when he was 8 weeks old. He has been such a joy. He's a very fast learner, very affectionate, loves everyone that he meets, and was pretty easy to train since he is so willing to please. He was from a litter of 5, he is the only one that shows traits from both breeds, both physically and personality wise. I couldn't figure out how to add a picture on here but I could possibly e-mail one to you. He's really cute and he's a full grown adult.

Red and blue cattle dogs will herd anything {inluding you children} but in a working environment they herd cattle.As the name heeler suggests they are apt to bite the heels of cattle and can be quite hard in their delivery often drawing blood;so not recommended for use on dairy herds or stud stock.Strangely,here in Australia we only really refer to blue cattle dogs as "blue heelers" a name which has also passed on to refer to members of the police force

If your dog is a working cattle dog, it would require a high performance dog food with higher levels of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. For a working dog that is VERY active everyday, look for a protein level of 25-40% ( it's unusual for a dog to need more than 30% protein), and 18-20% fat. A named source of meat (Beef, Chicken, Turkey, etc.) should be the first ingredient listed on the package.

If your dog is a house pet that gets daily exercise, but doesn't have the extreme nutritional needs of a working cattle dog, then unused protein would be converted to fat by the body. As a general rule, an adult dog that is moderately active requires a diet that's 18-22% protein, and 10-15% fat.

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All puppies should be checked for worms and dewormed by 6 weeks of age. They should also start their first of a series of vaccines at that age.

Gestation is the pregnancy of an animal. In heelers it is usually 56-72 days.

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I have one that is brown and black like a rottweiler. Good dog, Learns quick, trained quick, listens well.

They are usually white with black points when born,the "blue" colour develops over the first few weeks.

A red heeler is a medium sized dog with orange/red markings/spots all over its body. they can be aggressive and are very good watch dogs. if you see one in public DO NOT PAT IT the chances of it biting you are about 7 out of 10 so DONT PAT IT!

They should eventually stand up themselves, as the Dog grows and the cartilage begins to form in the ear. Do not resort to cropping the ears if you intend to show the Dog professionally, as this may disqualify the Dog from the ring.

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yes blue heelers are or can be a farm dog

What is the weight of your dog? I always get a bigger crate than what is needed. So they can turn, stand and lay down with a room to spare. I have a Large one for my heeler.

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