The Blue Heeler
Also known as: Queensland Blue Heeler, Australian Cattle Dog, Dingo, Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, McNiven Heeler, Blue Heeler
Origin: Australia / USA
Height at shoulder: 17–20 inches (44–30 cm)
Weight: 21–55 pounds (9.5–25 kg)
Coat: Short, smooth, tight fitting, hard
Color: Blue and red ticked or speckled (not merle), with or without black or tan markings
Ears: Upright, pointed tips
Tail: Long, thick, straight, natural bob or docked
See also Cowdogs from Down Under:
To learn about herding breeds from around the world, their temperaments, working styles and how to train them please refer to the book Stockdog Savvy (Alpine Publications) by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor and Ty Taylor:
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