However, this energetic personality and intense drive to be busy do not make the Blue Heeler suitable for everyone. They love to work and are at their happiest performing tasks.īlue Heelers are also known for their unwavering loyalty and protective nature. With an energetic personality, they have a long history of being used by ranchers as herding dogs on cattle farms. They are known for their ability to withstand the harsh conditions of Australia.Ī medium-sized breed with high energy levels, the fierce Blue Heeler is known for its strong work ethic. Australian Cattle Dogs were recognized as purebred by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1980. They were developed by a man called Smithfield by crossing Dingoes with Dalmatians or Collies. Named for its gorgeous Blue coloring, the short-coated Blue Heeler is born white with the Blue speckled or mottled coloring developing as they age.Ī similar breed, known as a Red Heeler, also exists with brown or tan freckles. 25 Further reading: More Mixed Dog Breeds You’ll Love.24 Which Australian Cattle Dog Mixes are Your Favorites?.

Rottweiler Blue Heeler mix (AKA Blueweiler) Dachshund Blue Heeler mix (AKA Doxie Heeler) Golden Retriever Blue Heeler mix (AKA Golden Cattle Dog) Poodle Blue Heeler mix (AKA Blue Cadoodle) Cocker Spaniel Blue Heeler mix (AKA Blue Cocker Spaniel) Basset Hound Blue Heeler mix (AKA Basset Heeler) Bernese Mountain Blue Heeler mix (AKA Bernese Cattle Dog) Boston Terrier Blue Heeler mix (AKA Boston Cattle Dog) American Eskimo Blue Heeler mix (AKA Aussimo) Shar Pei Blue Heeler mix (AKA Heeler Pei) Dalmatian Blue Heeler mix (AKA Dalmatian Heeler) Shih Tzu Blue Heeler mix (AKA Blue Tzu Heeler) Beagle Blue Heeler mix (AKA Beagle Heeler) Australian Shepherd Blue Heeler mix (AKA Texas Heeler) German Shepherd Blue Heeler mix (AKA Cattle Shepherd) Siberian Husky Blue Heeler mix (AKA Ausky) Border Collie Blue Heeler mix (AKA Border Heeler) Labrador Blue Heeler mix (AKA Labraheeler) 2 21 of the Most Popular Blue Heeler Mixes.

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