My pound rescue red heeler is my fourth cattle dog, two reds and two blues as well as a couple of orphaned wild born Australian Dingoes just to add some spice. All lived well into their teens and I carried them in their final weeks. My current red girl was a feral scrub dog about to be euthanized after she was trapped. All she wanted was to belong and know that she's loved.
Hey my name is Heather I now have a red heeler and I rescued him 1 week ago and I love him so much but I need some tips/suggestions. I have a fenced in yard but he's able to jump the fence. I took him to the vet and they wouldn't even see him.
@@heatherthompson226 I had to put an overhang on the fences if that makes sense, to stop them gripping the top to clamber over. The vet obviously doesn't understand that a rescue dog can take up to three months to feel belonged and settled. My red took quite a while to realise that she wasn't going anywhere. Good luck and don't give up, wish I had some answers for you.
@Fast Eddie thank you I will look into that, I've even bought a book to read to help with him, the only thing the vet would do is prescribe him gabapentin 300mg twice a day and trazadone twice a day.
@@heatherthompson226 Sorry I couldn't be of more help. But persevere and just remember he may have been through a hard time before you rescued and it may take time. Once you have that trust the bond and friendship formed will be more than worth the initial struggle. As you've no doubt discovered, cattle dogs are a breed unto their own. My current dingo was found in the bush after his parents were killed and it took a good nine months for him to even begin to trust me, but like my red they are both now my shadows.
My first Blue Heeler was a rescue. An amazing dog, loyal. I ended up getting a puppy 5 years ago and yes of course it was a Blue Heeler. Amazing, my older one helped train my puppy. We lost our rescue a couple years ago at the age of 12. We were heart broken. My healers are the most loyal, smart, living, great protectors. Listen so well. The best breed, I've ever owned.
I'm on my second healer. I run in the desert every morning and there are quite a few coyotes. I was really concerned when one of the coyotes started stalking me. I was even more concerned when my healer saw it and took off after him. He ran the coyote off several times. The coyote looked as big as my healer. Through the years I have realized coyote's want nothing to do with blue healers. I love these guys.
My blue heeler was all orange and black. He really shined like it. He saved my life by keeping me away from a Creek bed that had holes in it, and there were coyotes in there. He kept hitting my knees to move me to another direction, and he stand at a halt until I moved and walked away and he kept watching and looking around for anything else. He really saved my life that day. I wish I had another one. I love them so much. They are so gentle they recognize family immediately. They are kind. And gentle, but they’re understands when they need to be. I loved him and I missed him.❤
Heelers are the best dogs ever! No exceptions. After years of "regular dogs" my wife's father introduced me to the smartest person I had met, only the 'person' turned out to be his cattle dog, Rocky. My wife's father is a cattle rancher who uses heelers as per their cattle dog breed design. So impressed was I with Rocky, I now have four heelers...all were red-zone rescues given up as "too aggressive," biters, unsafe... non-human friendly. With some work, they all became full members of our family. Neo Blake's comments (below) are right on the money. Heelers have very special requirements that other non-cattle dog breeds do not. They should come with a warning sign that describes the dogs in detail. Brutally smart and energetic, be ready to spend a good deal of time trying to stay mentally ahead of your heeler, as they are constantly testing boundaries. Being the leader of your pack is mandatory with a heeler, as Neo points out. If not, your heeler will take charge and that leads to you being part of his pack...which is why so many end up in rescues. So if you are smart, energetic and ready for a challenge, the heelers are the best dogs over, no exception!!
I had ALWAYS wanted a heeler but never had the space for one. So when I finallly did, we got one almost immediately! I was so excited... until...LOL I think I threatened to get rid of him a thousand times in the first 18mos. Then, like a light switch he became the best dog I have EVER had! You couldn't offer me a million bucks or more for him. He is the most loyal creature currently living on the planet, and he absolutely makes me want more pups of this breed. The shedding, puppy destruction, inability to "talk" about getting into the trash because he knows he's guilty and hides(LOL).... it's ALL worth it. I grew up with GSDs and I thought they were the best dog ever... until our heeler "Ammo". Do yourself a favor. Get into a position in life where you can have one as a companion. It will be one of the greatest gifts you ever give yourself! ❤
Got Charlie off the road after being hit by an 18 wheeler. He was a ferral 6 month old psycho terror until 18 months. He completely changed overnight. Best dog ever! Lived 20 years. With every passing year I savored his company even more. He was very appreciative to have a good home, fence and leash were optional.
@@living2day617 it really is frustrating. My heart is absolutely with you. Make sure you're exercising her to the point were she just POOPED when you're done. Fetch, is the BEST thing we found for ours. We would have to just stop at some point because he would fetch to death if we let him. LOL I promise she'll be worth it. You'll have to correct those bad behaviors over and over again until she just gets it. Very much like a rebellious teenager. ❤
Pretty good overall, I wanted to clear stuff up that wasn't covered (as a blue heeler owner and college student who did a research project on them). Most of these things stated are true, but these guys should come with a HUGE WARNING if you are inexperienced at all with dogs, they give experienced dog trainers a run for their money. because people buy these dogs because they look cute, and are smart, they are in the top 10 dog breeds most found in shelters in the US. You NEED to be consistent in training as they will test boundaries every few months and if they learn they can get away with stuff, they will take full advantage of that. I also disagree that they are good family dogs because even if one person is not consistent with the rules, that rule no longer exists to them. from their breeding to herd cows these things NIP a LOT. you need to address it right away and even give them something to destroy to get their energy out, (I use cardboard boxes) because if you don't, they will destroy your house. they also need to be separation trained because these guys are so loyal they have been known to chew through walls to search for their owner. They also need a job to help out with to stimulate their brain or they will come up with a job of their own that can turn into aggression to protect you, if not trained right these guys can kill other dogs which can make someone put down your dog for the safety of their community. they also need to be worked every day, (at least when they are young and full of energy) I do not have an off day from training my girl. These guys are extremely intense in everything they do and are basically dogs on extreme hard mode. should you train them right, yes these can be amazing dogs and companions. Love these guys, but had to put the disclaimer out there.
Well said Sir, your 100% correct I was 65 thinking he would keep me going and he does , but a good bitt of it is correcting him and keeping him busy and worst of it is he smarter than me. That said I'll die before I give him up incredible dogs.
How was previously a dog breeder of 11 years of red nose Chinaman Red Devil Pitbulls have long ceased in breeding dogs however I still have a nice size male 2 years ago I required a full-blooded Blue Heeler I will tell you these dogs are second to none they are loyal they are fearless just as the video States I can testify to that
Heelers are every thing you said my boy was 16 yes when we had to do the right thing for him but the worst day of my life 18 yes ago and still miss him
My 2 year old heeler is easily the most amazing dog that I have ever had. I’ve had pits, Dobermans, Germans, Belgians, rots, beagles, chows, goldenseal, and many more, on top of working with military working dogs in the army. My heeler is the smartest, most driven, most protective dog I have ever had. He’s absolutely amazing and I wouldn’t trade him for anything.
You've nailed it. If I didn't do these quizes online to see what breed is right for me, I would have never even considered getting a heeler.....totally glad I did.
I have a half Australian Shepherd, half Blue Heeler, and he is definitly intense, brave, protective, very smart, and alert, but he is not tireless nor is he very athletic. He loves his naps! He will always get up to take a walk, run at the park or play with his big red ball, but he does everything in spurts, and takes a lot of rests. I DO NOT recommend the Blue Heeler breed for first-time dog owners, as they are very aggressive as puppies and do not outgrow that until 2-4 years of age, unless you want to go through dog boot-camp and train them out of a lot of biting!😀😄
I love Heelers and Kelpies , both iconic Australian Working Dogs. I have a Kelpie and a Kelpie cross Border Collie . Both smart , intelligent, and active . I love ❤️ them to bits .
Love the Heeler but you really described over half of the K9 world. Dogs are amazing. Especially when you factor in their relationship with mankind. It's special no matter what breed.
It is Australian Cattle Dog. Some people call them blue heelers and red heelers, but that is not the breed name. You can have blue and red heelers in the same litter. It is like black lab and yellow lab is not the breed name. It is Labrador Retriever.
Constant training it's a never-ending thing with a Blue Heeler I had a neighbor who had one and just left it by itself it used to chase the children down the street it tore the pants and bit my son my girlfriend went down and it sink it's canines into the back of her calf and she had to have stitches these dogs require attention if you don't give them attention they will figure it out on their own and you will be in court
I had a blue heeler when l was a kid. Best squirrel dog ever. He was an awesome dog in many ways. He was a bit of a bed hog and did fart but other than that awesome.
Bit sad that you only focused on the "Blue" part of the Heeler(aka Australian Cattle Dog). To me it isn't about the colour but the breed itself. Either Red or Blue the same traits apply!
I think my Texas Heeler(1/2 AU shepherd, 1/2 ACD) is broken, he’s not very intense or brave. He is the smartest dog I’ve ever seen though. He is also tireless.
I took in a Blue Healer rescue. He came to me mean and unhappy. Worked with him, especially going after my Kangal mastiff. He was extremely smart an active. Just went he settled in, he start having multiple seizures and I had to put him down. Torn my hear out I still have dreams about this dog.
Love the blue heeler. I currently own a half blue heeler/half border collie…easily the smartest and best dog!!! I cant figure out why people dont breed and sell the combo
I have a 12 week old, mom is border collie/ red heeler, dad is German shepherd. I’ve never seen such a sweet personality with incredible eye contact! I have 9 sheep that he’ll have to herd
Had Blue Heelers exclusively for the past 25 years... Surrounded by Myths and Rumours, these dogs are amazing pets. Also insanely protective which is why people say they are "Aggressive" which is debatable... your dog WILL kill for you but that doesn't make them "Aggressive"
All true. My heeler isn't a watch dog at all though lol maybe he will as he gets older but if someone broke into my house he would come up tail wagging. He likes everyone. Isn't shy at all but he's very smart and loyal.
They are not Alpha. Alpha would mean they want to lead a herd of other dogs. They are Sigma dogs. They prefer to work solo, are very independent and make their own decisions, will bite children, only bond with 1 human, very high prey drive with small animals/children. Not friendly to strangers. They solve problems by biting first. Sigma.
OK, few things here, The correct name is Queensland Heeler. They come out of the Halls Heeler and the Timmins Biter. They come in Blue tick and Red tick. Now as to outlast any other dog you are completely wrong! The Kelpie will destroy a Heeler in stamina, intelligence and athleticism. The Heeler is better for cattle, but not suited to sheep, as they have too strong a bite. The Kelpie is not suited to cattle as it's frame is too light. The Kelpie is in fact the smartest dog . The Kelpie will outlast any other dog.
My pound rescue red heeler is my fourth cattle dog, two reds and two blues as well as a couple of orphaned wild born Australian Dingoes just to add some spice. All lived well into their teens and I carried them in their final weeks. My current red girl was a feral scrub dog about to be euthanized after she was trapped. All she wanted was to belong and know that she's loved.
Hey my name is Heather I now have a red heeler and I rescued him 1 week ago and I love him so much but I need some tips/suggestions. I have a fenced in yard but he's able to jump the fence. I took him to the vet and they wouldn't even see him.
@@heatherthompson226 I had to put an overhang on the fences if that makes sense, to stop them gripping the top to clamber over. The vet obviously doesn't understand that a rescue dog can take up to three months to feel belonged and settled. My red took quite a while to realise that she wasn't going anywhere. Good luck and don't give up, wish I had some answers for you.
@Fast Eddie thank you I will look into that, I've even bought a book to read to help with him, the only thing the vet would do is prescribe him gabapentin 300mg twice a day and trazadone twice a day.
@@heatherthompson226 Sorry I couldn't be of more help. But persevere and just remember he may have been through a hard time before you rescued and it may take time. Once you have that trust the bond and friendship formed will be more than worth the initial struggle. As you've no doubt discovered, cattle dogs are a breed unto their own. My current dingo was found in the bush after his parents were killed and it took a good nine months for him to even begin to trust me, but like my red they are both now my shadows.
@@heatherthompson226 And thanks for rescuing.
My first Blue Heeler was a rescue. An amazing dog, loyal. I ended up getting a puppy 5 years ago and yes of course it was a Blue Heeler. Amazing, my older one helped train my puppy. We lost our rescue a couple years ago at the age of 12. We were heart broken. My healers are the most loyal, smart, living, great protectors. Listen so well. The best breed, I've ever owned.
I'm on my second healer. I run in the desert every morning and there are quite a few coyotes. I was really concerned when one of the coyotes started stalking me. I was even more concerned when my healer saw it and took off after him. He ran the coyote off several times. The coyote looked as big as my healer. Through the years I have realized coyote's want nothing to do with blue healers. I love these guys.
My blue lived for 17 years very active. Ran like hell until two days before she died.
My blue heeler was all orange and black. He really shined like it. He saved my life by keeping me away from a Creek bed that had holes in it, and there were coyotes in there. He kept hitting my knees to move me to another direction, and he stand at a halt until I moved and walked away and he kept watching and looking around for anything else. He really saved my life that day. I wish I had another one. I love them so much. They are so gentle they recognize family immediately. They are kind. And gentle, but they’re understands when they need to be. I loved him and I missed him.❤
Heelers are the best dogs ever! No exceptions. After years of "regular dogs" my wife's father introduced me to the smartest person I had met, only the 'person' turned out to be his cattle dog, Rocky. My wife's father is a cattle rancher who uses heelers as per their cattle dog breed design. So impressed was I with Rocky, I now have four heelers...all were red-zone rescues given up as "too aggressive," biters, unsafe... non-human friendly. With some work, they all became full members of our family. Neo Blake's comments (below) are right on the money. Heelers have very special requirements that other non-cattle dog breeds do not. They should come with a warning sign that describes the dogs in detail. Brutally smart and energetic, be ready to spend a good deal of time trying to stay mentally ahead of your heeler, as they are constantly testing boundaries. Being the leader of your pack is mandatory with a heeler, as Neo points out. If not, your heeler will take charge and that leads to you being part of his pack...which is why so many end up in rescues. So if you are smart, energetic and ready for a challenge, the heelers are the best dogs over, no exception!!
Awesome info!
I had ALWAYS wanted a heeler but never had the space for one. So when I finallly did, we got one almost immediately! I was so excited... until...LOL
I think I threatened to get rid of him a thousand times in the first 18mos. Then, like a light switch he became the best dog I have EVER had! You couldn't offer me a million bucks or more for him. He is the most loyal creature currently living on the planet, and he absolutely makes me want more pups of this breed. The shedding, puppy destruction, inability to "talk" about getting into the trash because he knows he's guilty and hides(LOL).... it's ALL worth it.
I grew up with GSDs and I thought they were the best dog ever... until our heeler "Ammo".
Do yourself a favor. Get into a position in life where you can have one as a companion. It will be one of the greatest gifts you ever give yourself! ❤
Thats awesome. IM sure his nipping and energy was a-lot in the beginning but now he's risk his life of you.
Got Charlie off the road after being hit by an 18 wheeler. He was a ferral 6 month old psycho terror until 18 months. He completely changed overnight. Best dog ever! Lived 20 years. With every passing year I savored his company even more. He was very appreciative to have a good home, fence and leash were optional.
@@phillipneill7315 I love this so much. They really are something special.❤
@@living2day617 it really is frustrating. My heart is absolutely with you. Make sure you're exercising her to the point were she just POOPED when you're done. Fetch, is the BEST thing we found for ours. We would have to just stop at some point because he would fetch to death if we let him. LOL
I promise she'll be worth it. You'll have to correct those bad behaviors over and over again until she just gets it. Very much like a rebellious teenager. ❤
@@living2day617 lol😅🤣😂😎
Best Dog Ever I love My Blue Heeler,,The smartest Dog I have Ever Owned
Pretty good overall, I wanted to clear stuff up that wasn't covered (as a blue heeler owner and college student who did a research project on them). Most of these things stated are true, but these guys should come with a HUGE WARNING if you are inexperienced at all with dogs, they give experienced dog trainers a run for their money. because people buy these dogs because they look cute, and are smart, they are in the top 10 dog breeds most found in shelters in the US. You NEED to be consistent in training as they will test boundaries every few months and if they learn they can get away with stuff, they will take full advantage of that. I also disagree that they are good family dogs because even if one person is not consistent with the rules, that rule no longer exists to them. from their breeding to herd cows these things NIP a LOT. you need to address it right away and even give them something to destroy to get their energy out, (I use cardboard boxes) because if you don't, they will destroy your house. they also need to be separation trained because these guys are so loyal they have been known to chew through walls to search for their owner. They also need a job to help out with to stimulate their brain or they will come up with a job of their own that can turn into aggression to protect you, if not trained right these guys can kill other dogs which can make someone put down your dog for the safety of their community. they also need to be worked every day, (at least when they are young and full of energy) I do not have an off day from training my girl. These guys are extremely intense in everything they do and are basically dogs on extreme hard mode. should you train them right, yes these can be amazing dogs and companions. Love these guys, but had to put the disclaimer out there.
good info!
I’m on my second Cattle Dog and I find that the pluses outweigh negatives. Every single breed has both strengths and weaknesses. No exceptions!
Well said Sir, your 100% correct I was 65 thinking he would keep me going and he does , but a good bitt of it is correcting him and keeping him busy and worst of it is he smarter than me. That said I'll die before I give him up incredible dogs.
I got a cattle dog looking for a dog that would help me get really good at dog training. Holy crap, my dog gave me way more than I bargained for.
@@gregorycarlson6632 Correct name is Queensland Heeler.
How was previously a dog breeder of 11 years of red nose Chinaman Red Devil Pitbulls have long ceased in breeding dogs however I still have a nice size male 2 years ago I required a full-blooded Blue Heeler I will tell you these dogs are second to none they are loyal they are fearless just as the video States I can testify to that
Heelers are every thing you said my boy was 16 yes when we had to do the right thing for him but the worst day of my life 18 yes ago and still miss
him
My 2 year old heeler is easily the most amazing dog that I have ever had. I’ve had pits, Dobermans, Germans, Belgians, rots, beagles, chows, goldenseal, and many more, on top of working with military working dogs in the army. My heeler is the smartest, most driven, most protective dog I have ever had. He’s absolutely amazing and I wouldn’t trade him for anything.
I found a Blue Heeler that had been dumped in 2013. She has been a great dog with a wonderful personality.
You've nailed it. If I didn't do these quizes online to see what breed is right for me, I would have never even considered getting a heeler.....totally glad I did.
I have a half Australian Shepherd, half Blue Heeler, and he is definitly intense, brave, protective, very smart, and alert, but he is not tireless nor is he very athletic. He loves his naps! He will always get up to take a walk, run at the park or play with his big red ball, but he does everything in spurts, and takes a lot of rests. I DO NOT recommend the Blue Heeler breed for first-time dog owners, as they are very aggressive as puppies and do not outgrow that until 2-4 years of age, unless you want to go through dog boot-camp and train them out of a lot of biting!😀😄
I love Heelers and Kelpies , both iconic Australian Working Dogs.
I have a Kelpie and a Kelpie cross Border Collie .
Both smart , intelligent, and active . I love ❤️ them to bits .
I have a 50/50 Border Collie/Blue Heeler. Great dog.
I love my Red Heeler. Anyone else get mauled with kisses & licks when you love on them?
Blue friends for life.
Blue Heelers= INTENSITY 💙🐾💙💙💙
yes!!
Love the Heeler but you really described over half of the K9 world. Dogs are amazing. Especially when you factor in their relationship with mankind. It's special no matter what breed.
My blue healer is my mad max. I agree my Rocky is intense and very loyal. I just love him.
Love our blue heeler
Red Heelers too!
Its pretty much spot on.
Thank you!
Our blue heeler is the most loving dog on the planet.
Thats awesome!
I would agree but I would add the Catahoula as an honorable mention....
So, the blue healer is the honey badger of dogs. Got it, thanks.
Yes lol
Seems this profile matches most Australian's.
It is Australian Cattle Dog. Some people call them blue heelers and red heelers, but that is not the breed name. You can have blue and red heelers in the same litter. It is like black lab and yellow lab is not the breed name. It is Labrador Retriever.
Constant training it's a never-ending thing with a Blue Heeler I had a neighbor who had one and just left it by itself it used to chase the children down the street it tore the pants and bit my son my girlfriend went down and it sink it's canines into the back of her calf and she had to have stitches these dogs require attention if you don't give them attention they will figure it out on their own and you will be in court
I had a blue heeler when l was a kid. Best squirrel dog ever. He was an awesome dog in many ways. He was a bit of a bed hog and did fart but other than that awesome.
They are not protecting you from other dogs they are protecting you from themselves
Outsmarting my heeler is like playing a game of chess every single day
Bit sad that you only focused on the "Blue" part of the Heeler(aka Australian Cattle Dog). To me it isn't about the colour but the breed itself. Either Red or Blue the same traits apply!
I think my Texas Heeler(1/2 AU shepherd, 1/2 ACD) is broken, he’s not very intense or brave. He is the smartest dog I’ve ever seen though. He is also tireless.
Why blue and not red?
how come you are only doing Rotties, GSD, ACD and dobbies? are you not into other breeds?
I actually thought cattle dogs were the only dog breed. Are there other breeds as well?
I took in a Blue Healer rescue. He came to me mean and unhappy. Worked with him, especially going after my Kangal mastiff. He was extremely smart an active. Just went he settled in, he start having multiple seizures and I had to put him down. Torn my hear out I still have dreams about this dog.
Love the blue heeler. I currently own a half blue heeler/half border collie…easily the smartest and best dog!!! I cant figure out why people dont breed and sell the combo
supper smart dog!
I have a 12 week old, mom is border collie/ red heeler, dad is German shepherd. I’ve never seen such a sweet personality with incredible eye contact! I have 9 sheep that he’ll have to herd
I love my two blue heelers looking on getting one more there the best you will be lonely that’s for sure 🙂
They seemingly rate only a 2 on the children friendliness scale. Prove me wrong.
High high energy dogs. You better have a ranch to put them on. Great dogs
Agreed
had one. bo red. best dog I ever had. he made it 15 years. I ha e his ashes.
I always thought Snoop was top diz-og
Had Blue Heelers exclusively for the past 25 years... Surrounded by Myths and Rumours, these dogs are amazing pets. Also insanely protective which is why people say they are "Aggressive" which is debatable... your dog WILL kill for you but that doesn't make them "Aggressive"
“Tireless”……dude there are moments i am 90% sure my healer is the solution to the energy Crisis
My heeler is the best girl ever
All true. My heeler isn't a watch dog at all though lol maybe he will as he gets older but if someone broke into my house he would come up tail wagging. He likes everyone. Isn't shy at all but he's very smart and loyal.
They are not Alpha. Alpha would mean they want to lead a herd of other dogs. They are Sigma dogs. They prefer to work solo, are very independent and make their own decisions, will bite children, only bond with 1 human, very high prey drive with small animals/children. Not friendly to strangers. They solve problems by biting first. Sigma.
Every cowgirl has one, and it will bite you
They are not blue healers, the correct name is Australian Cattle Dog.
OK, few things here, The correct name is Queensland Heeler. They come out of the Halls Heeler and the Timmins Biter. They come in Blue tick and Red tick.
Now as to outlast any other dog you are completely wrong! The Kelpie will destroy a Heeler in stamina, intelligence and athleticism. The Heeler is better for cattle, but not suited to sheep, as they have too strong a bite. The Kelpie is not suited to cattle as it's frame is too light. The Kelpie is in fact the smartest dog . The Kelpie will outlast any other dog.
Good info thank you!
lol your flat out incorrect. They don't come anywhere close to a border collie in any of of the the things you stated.
I love my blue heeler. He is so amazing! 💙
Take a Border Collie all day over them..had both, great dogs, but the BC is on several other levels
BC isn’t as brave
@@jeremybarcelo6486 🤣..yeah ok..Like I said I have both, I'll take my female BC all day...Brave?..Watch BC's herd Bulls on video ..End of story
I’ll take a pitbull all day long