Australian Cattle Dog

Parents of small children will immediately recognize the Australian Cattle Dog as the basis for the popular Australian television show, “Bluey.” (Bluey’s last name on the show is Heeler, nodding to the dog’s other name, the Australian Blue Heeler.) These dogs have a moderate build that gives them endurance, speed, and extreme agility, all nodding to their history as cattle herding dogs. 

Their gait is tireless and they are capable of quick and sudden movements. A water-resistant coat has developed over time to help them work, no matter the weather. Even as family pets, Australian Cattle Dogs require an intense amount of physical and mental stimulation.