Welcome to my blog about Blue Heeler dogs!
This is my Blue Heeler, Tapa, when she was a puppy…
And this is her now at six years old…
There is just so much to say about these amazing dogs. I had Labradors all my life, and then after I lost my last one, I decided to go for a smaller dog. My son was going one afternoon to look at these cattle dog puppies for our cattle farm, and I decided to go with him. It had been five years since I had lost my Lab and been without a dog. Well, it’s always dangerous to go look at any puppies since they are all so irresistible, and the temptation is too great. I succumbed, and we came home with two of these little heelers.
That was six years ago, and I have to say, I cannot imagine life without my steady Blue Heeler companion nor can I imagine a better dog( may all my Labs forgive me). They are so incredibly smart, sensitive, loyal, tough, gentle, athletic, funny, protective and so much more. When you give Tapa a small treat, she takes it from your hand so delicately. She follows me from room to room like my shadow. She is fiercely protective of her territory and strangers, but an absolute love bug when she gets to know someone. She is not afraid of anything, and fought off three coyotes before I intervened with a pistol to scare them away. I have never had to take her for any training since she is so smart and learns so quickly. I think she must understand the English language with how well she grasps words. Her mama was a full on working cattle herding dog so she has those strong herding instincts. She herds you around the house, into the bath, hot tub or swimming pool. Blue Heelers are not known for liking the water, but Tapa must be an exception. She loves the water, and takes to it like a fish. In Mexico, she would swim out into the waves for the frisbee and ride the waves in. I was astounded. Her devotion to me is unlike any dog I have known.
It is my hope that everyone who visits my blog, and loves Blue Heelers, will interact and share their own Blue Heeler photos, stories and comments. Here is a great video to support how smart these wonderful dogs really are.
I am currently running a Photo Contest on my Facebook Blue Heeler fan page. I have just created the page, and am searching for the 10 best Blue Heeler photos with a story to be posted on this blog. I will pick the 10 best out of the first 100 submissions. Go HERE to read more about the contest. You must be a Fan to participate! You can visit my fan page HERE. Simply click the Like button, then click the Photo Contest tab on the left to register.
I am getting to know Blue healers a bit through a friend. I especially like how sweet they are and how they stay close by when walking in the woods. Of course the little nips and licks are pretty nice also, to a point.
I have had my Blue Heeler, Jake, for almost 3 years now. I got him for my 13th birthday, I’m 15 now, be 16 this September, and he is definetly the best dog I’ve been around. Your absolutely correct on how they act; fiercely protective, smart, sensitive, loyal, tough, gentle, athletic, and funny. I love my boy to death. He is extremely protective of me, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a prettier, or more majestic dog. He is trained, and I have never even actually trained him Haha! I just tell him like I would tell a person, and he does exactly what I tell him to do. Blue Heelers are definetly the best dog in existance.
I have a Blue Heeler, Smithfield with a stumpy tail. I have to frequently tell people that I have not had his tail docked at all as its part of his breed.
Jack is a super smart dog, and he would have to one of the best things I have ever done for myself, he loves me to death and I love nothing more than when I get up in the morning, or get home from work to be greeted by his excitement to see me.
I only have to teach him a few times to obey my commands and he picks it up very quickly. He is very well socialized and not a problem with people or children at all.
Jack has one other love and thats chasing a ball, I do this with him about 4-5 times a day and for about 20 mins each time, or until he stops.
Anyway I just wanted to say I love my dog and it has been the best thing I have done for myself without question.
Casey.
I WAS JUST WOUNDERING IF THE BLUEHEELER DOG IS GOOD WITH KIDS ABOUT 7 YEARS OLD AND 9 YEAR OLDS AND ARE THEY A VERY PROTECT OF
DOG BECAUSE ONE OF OUR NEIBORS HAVE ONE AND MY SON WAS OUT SIDE PLAYING WITH HIM AND I WAS ALSO WOUNDERING ABOUT HOW MUCH DO THEY COST FOR A FULL BLOODED BLUE HEELER DOG!!!!!!!!!!
I think a Blue Heeler is fine with kids as long as the pup grows up with them. They can be quite uncomfortable around
kids as adult dogs if they have not been raised around them. You should be able to buy a full blooded heeler for about
$300.
I have had border collies and aussies most of my life. my last dog was aussie blue heeler mix, this one got the best of both breeds. but unfortunately she died last spring. Recently I was in an adoption center or shelter for dogs, when I came across a truly incredible blue heeler that had been there waiting for adoption for amazingly almost 5 months, I adopted her and she turned out to be the sweetest, smartest, strongest 40 lbs. I have ever seen, protective, smart, loving, loyal, and funny, has the best sense of humor of any dog I have ever known.