Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler

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Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler Breed Information

Breed Group: Herding

Weight: 35-45 lbs

Height: Male: 18-20; Female: 17-19 inches

Color(s): Blue or blue-mottled with or without other markings; red speckled. Puppies are born white but get their color within a few weeks.

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Overview

Originating in Australia during the 19th century, the Australian Cattle Dog was bred for endurance, herding abilities, and toughness. Often referred to as Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, and Queensland Heeler, this breed is considered to be one of the three most popular dog breeds in Australia.

Character

The Australian Cattle Dog is compact, strong, alert, and agile. This breed is trustworthy, courageous, and is exceedingly devoted to the duties they are given. A member of the working and herding group, the Australian Cattle Dog is a combination of substance, balance, power, and hard muscular condition.

Temperament

An extremely intelligent, loyal, and affectionate breed, the Australian Cattle Dog is protective of their family, home, and territory. They thrive on human interaction and activity but are easily bored which can lead to serious behavior issues. This breed is generally not good with children they have not been raised with. They are typically suspicious of strangers and may be aggressive to dogs they do not know. They do not get along well with other household pets or cats. This breed will attempt to herd and nip at the heels of anything and everything that moves. The Australian Cattle Dog has a high level of dominance and is not recommended for the novice, sedentary, or apathetic dog owner.

Care

The Australian Cattle Dog needs weekly brushing with a firm bristle brush. Extra attention should be given to the coat during seasonal shedding. Bathing should only be done when absolutely necessary using a mild shampoo. This breed is prone to such health issues as PRA, deafness, and hip dysplasia.

Coat

The Australian Cattle Dog has a weather resistant double coat. The outer coat is flat, hard, straight, and close. The under coat is dense and short. The color of the coat comes in blue, red speckle, blue speckle, or blue-mottled. The blue coat has markings of black, blue, or tan. Puppies are born white. However, adult coat color is visible in the pads of the paws. This breed is a seasonal shedder.

Training

Early intense socialization and obedience are crucial for the Australian Cattle Dog. This breed is extremely obedient. Australian Cattle Dogs do not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, praise, consistency, and patience. They are very talented in such areas as herding, agility, retrieving, guarding, competitive obedience, and in learning tricks.

Activity

The Australian Cattle Dog has an inordinate amount of stamina and requires a great deal of exercise. This breed will become destructive if not sufficiently stimulated. They are not recommended for apartment or city dwelling but do best in a rural setting or in a home with a large securely fenced yard.

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QUESTION: Just brought home an Australian Cattle Dog puppy and looking online for his coloration - not seeing any merle pattern w/ predominate cinnamon color, is this unusual ?

Anonymous - 1/21/2012 9:33:43 AM

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QUESTION: I have a beautiful blue heeler pup (6 months) who has one brown and one blue eye. I know both of the parents and both are pure bred. Is the blue eye a recessive gene or is it just one of those things that are rare. My daughter looked it up and she found that only 1 in 250000 pups have this trait. Do you have any other information on this trait. if you could answer my e-mail it would be appreciated.

Anonymous - 1/15/2012 10:51:20 PM

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QUESTION: I have a red mottled Blue Heeler puppy that is 6 months old. I am wondering when his full coloring will come in? I am concerned because his predominate color still seems to be white with red spots coming thru.. I assumed he would have more red in him like the Timber dogs. Anyone have expertise in coloring? Thanks for the help!

Anonymous - 1/11/2012 1:06:03 PM

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This was my question... I meant red mottled ACD (I also have a blue 5 month old puppy!)

Anonymous - 1/11/2012 3:56:23 PM

QUESTION: My Blue Heeler is really hurting and she just yelped what should I do?

Anonymous - 1/9/2012 11:45:01 PM

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you need to take it to the nearest VET ASAP if you haven't.

Anonymous - 1/18/2012 6:05:42 PM

QUESTION: I have a 5 month old female blue heeler. She has started digging the back yard up. What do I do to get her to stop?

Anonymous - 12/30/2011 11:58:14 AM

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i have found to keep dogs from diggin is to buy a roll of chainlink fencing. i took this fencing and unrolled it flat around the whole house. grass will grow up through it and you will not be able to tell its there, even when you mow. either way, there is nothing you can do about a dog diggin, even in hot climates such as Texas. dogs dig to get cool. they tend to find a spot and dig to get cool. the next day, they will dig a little more to get to the coolness. so, everyday, they dig and dig and before you know it, you have a crater. lol. underground fencing fixed that!! lol. i tried everything from moth balls to cayan pepper with no result. good luck.

Anonymous - 1/12/2012 5:51:06 PM

Good luck with that one, it's in the blue heelers genes to dig, part of their makeup is Dingo, and Dingo's dig into the ground to make caves to live in in the hot weather, mine all dig for grub worms which they eat and are considered high in protein, they also dig in the dirt because dirt is cool to he touch and a heeler can get quite warm with a dark coat, and their need to run all the time.

Anonymous - 1/6/2012 8:53:13 AM

Every time your blue heeler starts tell her no firmly and exercise her everyday

Anonymous - 1/6/2012 12:49:38 AM

My suggestion for your family and the dogs sake is to find the dog a new home. Sounds like the particular dog would do well , in a home with no children. Do you know any single/active people you could give him to?

Anonymous - 1/5/2012 6:23:33 PM

QUESTION: We have a 12 wk old beagle/heeler mix puppy that bites ALOT! I have tried alot of the things people have suggested & nothing works. I'm at the point now where he spends most time in his cage because I can't have him ripping off my kids faces. We love him dearly in his moments of calm but just don't know what to do about this agressive biting. Will this pass as he gets older or should I seek some help?

Anonymous - 12/20/2011 7:51:38 PM

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I have a 7 month old Blue heeler, Aussie. She also was very nippy when I got her at 12 wks. She liked to jump and nip me and my kids in the face. I have taught her a new behavior instead of biting to give kisses. I would tell her no whenever she nipped put my hand to her face and get her to lick my hand and tell her good kisses. It did take a while, but I did this every time and now she will give me little kisses on the nose, and loves to give kisses to my children. She's not perfect, but really good compared to where she started out. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

Anonymous - 1/17/2012 5:09:45 PM

QUESTION: we are looking into getting a blue heeler /border collie , we have a fairly big house with a fully fenced fairly big yard. this dog will mostly be in the care of my 13 year old daughter who is very active and loves dogs. is this dog going to be to hard for her to handle??

Anonymous - 12/13/2011 1:16:13 PM

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your blue heeler will have one owner, so if it is going to be your daughters she needs to be firm with the heeler, feed and water the heeler. make the heeler know that she is the one that trains and plays with and feeds him or her. I have a heeler that gets along great with my wife and daughter but as we speak she is laying next to me. when I move to another room she will follow. I am her master and me alone. if you buy a young heeler and she works with it daily it will be a great dog for her. they are full of energy

Anonymous - 1/6/2012 12:53:01 AM

My gal and I have a male Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog and he is extremely tenacious and he never seems to run out of energy. For adult men, a cattle dog's dominant behavior can seem obtrusive and men must show constant authority, which can be exhausting over time. If you want a dog that has energy, a pleasant personality, and an ability to be a lap dog on occasion, cattle dogs may not be for you. They are truly working dogs and they can become highly defiant without a task to perform. If ours wasn't grandfathered into the home by way of my gal, we would not have one. In my humble opinion, cattle dogs belong on the range. Besides, they shed more than most can tolerate. Everything you will read about them is true and may even be a bit understated.

Anonymous - 12/21/2011 11:13:36 AM

No. I have a blue heeler lab mix and he's a breee. Coolest dog in the world. He is the best guardian- he isn't viscious, but he makes his dominance known to other animals and men who come near me- its amazing. He won't bother dogs or people who come near him tho.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:01:14 AM

QUESTION: how well does a heeler handle the cold weather? my dog does not like to be indoors but it has been so cold out latley...

Anonymous - 12/9/2011 5:18:14 PM

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I've had a few blue heelers and for being so tough they're actually big babies! Mine get too cold and just sit in they're dog houses. My red heelers are the same way. I usually bring them in for the winter.

Anonymous - 12/18/2011 10:24:26 AM

QUESTION: I have a year old blue healer. I am wondering if this breed would progress in a search and rescue training

Anonymous - 11/21/2011 7:53:20 PM

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Yes. my husand works for coast guard and our dog is his prized possession. Mixed with lab, but I hear blue heeler is the most intelligent and driven part of him.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:02:38 AM

QUESTION: I have an ACD who is 17 months old. We have been taking him to the dog park since he was 3 months old and is very well socialized. He always played rough at the dog park but recently it has escalated. He barks at the dogs if they are standing around, and when they play chase with him he constantly nips them on the butt and on the neck. He growls really loudly while he is playing and it makes all the other dog owners nervous. He also does this much more aggressively with some dogs than others and can't play normally with any dog at the park unless we are alone playing fetch. Is this normal? is he trying to herd them? or is there anything I can do about this other than only taking him on hikes and playing fetch instead of going to the dog park anymore?

Anonymous - 11/21/2011 5:34:24 PM

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i have the same problem with my ACD. You are right, he is trying to herd them and he is obsessed with his ball because they were bred to have a job and do it very very well. He thinks that ball is his job and those other dogs need to heed his commands because he is there to control them. Thats what he would be doing on the ranch- controlling the population :) Mine barks beyond me being embarrassed. He will protect you til his heart stops. Sometimes though it seems less of an aggression thing and very much of a playful thing.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:05:41 AM

QUESTION: When do blue heeler puppies open their eyes? My 2 week old puppy slightly opened one of her eyes and her eye is a foggy blue. Is she going to be blind and is it normal?

Anonymous - 11/19/2011 2:21:43 PM

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no she is not going to be blind. it is normal for all babies- dog or not.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:06:16 AM

it is normal because my 12 week year old has one blue eye and one brown eye

Anonymous - 12/14/2011 9:00:50 AM

this is normal.

Anonymous - 12/8/2011 9:30:18 PM

QUESTION: Is it true pure cattle dogs have a black palate

Anonymous - 11/17/2011 3:41:15 AM

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QUESTION: I have a 10 day old blue heeler puppy and we have been bottle feeding her since her mother has very little milk but she is so weak and we have been worried. The father is the brother of the mother. Does it play a role in this? I need advice on what to do soon! Please help!

Anonymous - 11/13/2011 8:18:31 PM

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QUESTION: My heeler has had frequent diahrea with dirt in it. We caught her a few times eating cat poop and in our oleander trees. Could either one of these be the cause of it?

Anonymous - 11/6/2011 3:25:40 PM

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the answer is pretty obvious- you sound like you have it figured out. your heeler is doing this because he is looking for more protein than is in his diet. if you aren't feeding a premium food- it is the same as giving your kid nonstop mcdonalds- eventually their body is going to crave the real things it needs. try canidae food. it is a small company that puts natural products in the foods- two of which are fruits that supress the dog's appetite to look for additional protein. always make sure dogs have water available at all times.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:09:43 AM

OMG, laughing my guts out about "kitty Roka"!

Anonymous - 11/12/2011 10:38:56 PM

Yes, It tends to be the cat littler. My Heeler gets into the little box every now and then and that shows up in her scat when she consumes the kitty roka

Anonymous - 11/10/2011 4:13:23 AM

QUESTION: I have a 4yr. old red heeler & would like to have another dog. Anyone have a suggestion as to what other type of breed would work for me?

Anonymous - 10/26/2011 9:23:44 AM

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another heeler they are the best

Anonymous - 1/6/2012 12:55:47 AM

brittany spaniel. similar in many many ways

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:10:28 AM

Any breed would do. I would suggest another heeler they just need to be socialized

Anonymous - 10/31/2011 10:29:05 AM

QUESTION: I have a 4 month 3 week old blue heeler and I have been trying to train him for 7 weeks. He has the "sit" trick down but every time I try to get him to shake or lie down he just jumps around and wants to play. It seems impossible for him to focus! How can I make him learn?

Anonymous - 10/24/2011 4:16:42 PM

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i have a heeler i trained SO EASY. 1. patience. 2. positive feedback- when he does the right thing, you need to be ecstatic. he needs to be able to tell without a doubt from the smile on your face, you petting him, and saying good boy! yay! and being very excited about him making the right move. 3. actually put his body through the motions and give him the right positive recognition even though you helped him. he'l start to pick up on it and do it himself without your help. you need to still praise him when he's doing it on his own. get a healthy treat that breaks down into small peices and use it as a reward. i now dont even need to reward him- he just does it. they are so smart. yours is still pretty young, but mine is over a year and he learns every new trick the same day it is introduced. he can do a lot of brag- worthy stuff now.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:14:56 AM

You can't make blue heelers pay attention unless you run or throw something. your best bet is to teach a trick in 5 minute sessions (or less if your dog loses focus) their attention span is very short, however the are really smart dogs. good luck with the shake thing, the 2 i have had hate their feet or legs being touched...

Anonymous - 11/4/2011 2:29:13 PM

QUESTION: I heard that it is impossible to raise an Australian Cattle Dog in an apartment?

Anonymous - 10/15/2011 8:25:39 PM

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My Australian Cattle Dog has been raised in an apartment and he's the coolest dog ever. He knows every trick in the book, he guards me like his life depends on it, he doesn't put anything in his mouth that is not his.... he's the best. We do hit the dog park at least once a week and when its warm we swim and run. He has toys that are geared toward intelligence and durability. Nylabones are best for chewing. He works puzzles for his food and he enjoys it- this breed wants the satisfaction of having a job. He has a kong ball that he has to roll his kibble out of, another I cannot remember the name of, and a busy buddy waggle by premier. It is the hardest- its also his favorite. Always give your dog enough water. If they play too hard after eating, without enough water in their stomach, they could twist the organ and die.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:20:36 AM

depends on the dog.

Anonymous - 12/8/2011 9:33:29 PM

Nooo my ACD lives in an apartment,she is happy and still gets alot of exercise. we take her out every two hours.

Anonymous - 12/8/2011 9:32:27 PM

We raised our blue heeler in an appartment. We went to the dog park and walked a lot so it is possible as long as they get the amount of exercise and stimulation they need to be happy.

Anonymous - 11/4/2011 9:08:22 AM

QUESTION: I have an 11 month old red heeler mixed with german shepherd - can they be outside all the time in winter like in north dakota in the cold temps in winter?

Anonymous - 10/15/2011 12:51:39 PM

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are u crazy ? I am from North Dakota and you cannot leave an animal, and i dont care how thick her or his fur is its COLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The humidity alone with make it even colder for everyone.

Anonymous - 10/19/2011 8:52:40 PM

QUESTION: I have a 4 month old female, red heeler/beagle mix . I am having a hard time getting her to use the bathroom outside. We even put a chain out to try but as soon as i bring her back in she goes on the floor. What should I do?

Anonymous - 10/9/2011 4:19:13 PM

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QUESTION: My blue heeler has a recurring problem with some type of dermatitis. Antibiotics clear it right up but we hate to keep giving them to him.

Anonymous - 9/26/2011 9:31:11 AM

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salmon oil works wonders for the skin. two different particular approached are also taken in the form of kibble: avoderm- avocado oil in the mix. canidae- rosemary and sage. both great brands. both give you a free bag after you buy ten or twelve. pet pros will ship it to you for free if you buy it from their website.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:23:54 AM

I have 2 ACD's 1 used to always seem to get hot spots & dry flaky skin. I have found that ever since i have started giving them a daily treat of brewers yeast tablets,i havent had anymore issues with scratching. The brewers yeast also works awesome on our cat that is allergic to fleas!!

Anonymous - 10/2/2011 8:08:11 AM

Try feeding a lamb and rice quality food. Make sure you do not have a flea problem.

pachino - 10/1/2011 6:09:24 PM

QUESTION: Have you heard of a black blanket blue heeler? He's all black with red and white markings. They say he's registered.

Anonymous - 9/16/2011 10:19:39 AM

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I have a dog that looks like that it is a blue heeler corgi mix.Also known as a cowboy corgi

Anonymous - 1/10/2012 10:31:39 AM

Never heard of such a thing. You should only buy from reputable breeders.

pachino - 10/1/2011 6:08:12 PM

QUESTION: We have a five year old neutered female red heeler. We also just brought home her nephew - an eight week old male blue heeler. She is very alert and somewhat high strung. She is also very attached to my husband and me. The breeder said it would take a while for her to take to the little guy and to let her show her dominance, but I am not sure what is dominance and what is too aggressive. The noises coming out of the little guy sound like he is being killed so we call her off, he submissively pees but then he snaps at her and starts to play with her. How aggressive is too aggressive for the older dog?

Anonymous - 9/6/2011 8:39:14 PM

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QUESTION: I have an 8 wk old male heeler. At what age should I start agility training and what commands should come first? I have been working on "come", and he has "sit" already. How much mental exercise does he need at this age? When do I start more training (fetch, jump, etc...)?

Anonymous - 8/27/2011 8:53:02 PM

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dogs love attention. you are never overdoing it if he is still paying attention. 1. sit 2. stay (work up to walking away from him and eventually you walking into another room without him moving. eventually you will get to where he will stay even if someone is distracting him- this is a lot of practice though and like at a year) 3. lay down 4. come 5. here (point to where he needs to be) FETCH is an automatic thing for them. they are obsessed with balls.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:36:07 AM

I think that its never too young to train your ACD!!! They love to keep busy!! I wouldnt really start jumping until his hips and knee plates are set.(8mos-1yr) With some cattle kids they just love to jump!! My red male jumps up like he has springs we he is excited. Have fun!!

Anonymous - 10/2/2011 8:31:41 AM

QUESTION: My 24 month old blue heeler can't control her bladder she pees when asleep or awake just laying around will she grow out of it or is there more to it.

Anonymous - 8/24/2011 6:44:53 PM

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did you take your dog to the vet? that is serious business. very serious.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:37:16 AM

my blue heeler did that it was a bladder infection

Anonymous - 11/13/2011 3:29:38 AM

There is a problem get your blue heeler to the vet asap.

pachino - 10/1/2011 6:10:34 PM

I just got a heeler puppy who did that a couple times. the vet said if he continues, they should do a urine test. so if yours is older and still or just started doing this, you need to see a vet.

Anonymous - 8/27/2011 8:26:37 PM

QUESTION: My Blue Heeler, dusty, has an itch - how do you cure an itch? He has no fleas or anything else.

Anonymous - 8/13/2011 7:21:00 PM

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dont give your blue heeler benadryl unless you have to. mine is itchy too. we are exploring his possibilty of being allergic to something. giving an allergy medication and not getting rid of the allergy is useless. many dogs become allergic to chicken. some are allergic to grains. others are allergic to fleas! one flea can leave them itchy for 3 weeks! if he is on a good food- something targeted to take care of the skin and coat, like avoderm, which boasts use of avocado oil, and canidae, which uses rosemary and sage, better chances of less itch. you can also just buy fish oil and suplement the diet that way. i did, but my dog got to stinky. he is taking an oatmeal bath by biogroom, which has natural ingredients- the cold weather, washing more than once every other week, and chemical ingredients can make your dog itchy too

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:41:59 AM

time for a vet check up benadryl is too much everyday

Anonymous - 11/13/2011 3:30:21 AM

It is allergies give your Blue Heeler half of a benedryl and it should help

Anonymous - 8/23/2011 7:52:23 PM

QUESTION: My Blue Heeler is well trained and obedient. My grandchildren came for a visit. She got along fine with the two girls 10 and 7. She would growl at the boy who is 5. Once she tried to snap at him. He did absolutely nothing to tease or irritate her. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Anonymous - 8/11/2011 7:12:27 PM

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MY HEELER DIDNT LIKE THE NEIGHBOR BOY BUT HE LIKES MY TWO LITTLE GUYS...I JUST PUT HIM ON A LEASH AND WALKED HIM AROUND WITH THE KID IN MY HOUSE AND THAT STOPPED THE BARKING.

Anonymous - 11/4/2011 10:38:27 PM

QUESTION: I have a lab mix. It looks to have blue heeler in it but it is tall and has a thin face. My neighbors had these dogs that were tall and had a skiny face and long hair on the nick and tails that were blue, but I can't seem to find this breed can anybody help me with the name of the breed of dog that I'm looking for?

Anonymous - 8/10/2011 10:09:33 PM

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The breed you are looking for is an Austrailian Cattle Dog, also named red and blue keepers for their color variations. Though I'm not sure that is the breed your neighbor has, maybe they have a mix too because ACDs are certainly not tall nor skinny. Even as adults, ACDs are shorter (they have short legs) and broad like a lab or shepherd. They are wonderful dogs and very smart though you do need to break them if biting early as they will herd people and animals.

Anonymous - 8/14/2011 12:29:28 PM

QUESTION: I am going to get a Heeler puppy would it be better to get 2 out of the litter or just one? Are they good together or do they need to be single type dog

Anonymous - 8/8/2011 9:29:17 PM

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i have a heeler who i spoil and its fine for me, but they are pack dogs and he's such a cool guy- he deserves a playmate. get two, we are getting a new one to join our family and be his bff

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 2:45:06 AM

I would get 2, i have 2 male heelers and they couldnt live without eachother. Also they get bored very easily so having a friend is great. I've also had the 2 get out and bring home friends(dogs)

Anonymous - 9/23/2011 2:26:39 AM

It really doesnt matter, but once they are seperated you cant put them back together they will fight, they are pack dogs so having two is great but one will have dominance over the other, we had two at once, and my moms female heeler ran my male's life, in that case i would suggest only getting one and spoiling it

Anonymous - 8/11/2011 4:21:18 PM

QUESTION: I am considering fostering a blue tick healer/lab mix who has been neglected. She's sweet but timid. I have 2 dogs...a male brindle lab mix (not sure with what) and a female chihuahua mix and 2 cats. Any suggestions as to how to socialize with my pets and other people?

Anonymous - 8/2/2011 2:14:14 PM

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dog park during slow hours

Anonymous - 11/13/2011 3:37:55 AM

QUESTION: My Blue Heeler is almost two years old. He's a great dog, listens very well but he cannot just sit still. We take him on walks all the time, but he litterally cannot lay down for more than 5 minutes without having to get up and walk around. We even tried to stick him outside to run around, but he comes to the back door and whines to comes in. What can i do?

Anonymous - 8/1/2011 1:06:46 PM

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Frisbee! Stay outside and play with him, my blue heeler loves being outside but she wants us out there too. We play lots of frisbee and fetch, and do some basic commands too.

Anonymous - 10/13/2011 12:12:08 AM

I'm still new at this, only had my puppy a short while, but all I have read says Blue Heeler's need mental stimulation as well as physical. You may need to get an agility course (Petco) to get his brain working as much as his body. He was bred to work and think and not working his brain can make him bored and agitated.

Anonymous - 8/27/2011 8:29:51 PM

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