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Herdingmedium🌍 Australiacattle control and movement dog
Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler / Queensland Heeler)
Alert, tough, loyal, intense
Popularity
752
Heeler bred to drive cattle; gritty, smart, and tireless with the bite-and-move style behind its Blue Heeler and Queensland Heeler nicknames.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
medium-length double coat with harsh flat-lying outer coat and dense weather-resistant undercoat
Colors
blue, blue mottled, red speckled
Male height
18–20 in
Female height
17–19 in
Male weight
35–50 lb
Female weight
30–45 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
4
Cold tolerance
3
