When it comes to the Heeler puppy, you must first know that it is known by several different names including Heeler, Australian Cattle Dog, Hall’s Heeler, Australian Shepherd Dog Hybrid, Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler.
This wonderful herding dog has lots of energy and enjoys working around the farm and keeping the flock in check. As for a family pet, your heeler puppy is devoted and intelligent.
Temperament of your Heeler Puppy
The Heeler puppy does become bored quickly if he does not live on a farm and have a herd to watch. On the other hand, he is very intelligent, loyal, alert, and protective. They do not do well at all if left alone by themselves, then need to be where the action is at all times. They are not good with children unless they have been raised alongside them since both were young. They need plenty of room to roam, run, and are often considered a one-person dog, meaning they will only obey one particular person in the family.
Living Environment for your Heeler Puppy
The Heeler puppy will not do well living in an apartment or even a house for that matter. They will need a large yard and plenty of activity to live a full, healthy, and happy life. He should live in the country where he can work alongside other farm animals. Remember he was bred to herd flock. Without this type of activity, he can become timid or aggressive.
Training your Heeler Puppy
Your new puppy is very easy to train as long as you are using a large variety of running and intelligent training methods. He is very loyal and obedient and learns quickly with a firm hand and rewards for performing.
Grooming your Heeler puppy
The Heeler puppy is easy to groom. He only needs brushed or bathed as needed. If he has been out in the field and gotten dirty, just brush with firm bristle brush.
Stats
Origin: Australia
Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years
Diet: You should feed the Heeler puppy, a high quality puppy food until he or she reaches 12 months of age and then switch to an adult formula. According to his activity, he may need to eat more than once per day or leave food out so he can eat when he is hungry especially if he is working on the farm.
Exercise: The Heeler puppy as well as adults needs plenty of exercise. A long daily is of course necessary however, this is just the beginning. He has plenty of stamina and needs enough exercise to keep him from becoming bored.
Health issues: The Heeler is prone to deafness, PRA, and hip dysplasia
Height: 17 to 20 inches for males and 17 to 19 inches for females
Weight: 32 to 35 pounds for males and 20 35 pounds for females
Colors: a wide variety of colors according to the type of Heeler such as red, blue, white & gray with red or black hairs mingled.
Coat: short dense undercoat and a short straight outer coat
