My 4 red heelers are vicious, snarling guard dogs who herd cattle, on the otherhand my 5 blue heelers are vicious, snarling cattle dogs who pull guard duty. My 9 year old son regularly takes hikes in cougar territory with his entourage of personal bodyguards.
Healers are such amazing dogs. They are not for the type of person that doesn't believe in training and developing a bond. They require a ton of training and play/exercise to prevent them from getting bored and finding a "job". Keep them busy or they will keep you busy. If you have a strong bond with one, they are so loyal and so loveable.
Best dog I ever had... his mom was a red heeler, dad was a German shepherd. He was black and tan like dad, but with the bright gold eyes and boundless energy of mom. About 90 pounds. Had to work extra hard socializing, with both humans and other animals, because he was ultra-alpha. But he was a super special dog. Intelligence over the top. Athleticism and strength the same. Absolutely fearless. And a frisbee superstar! 🤣❤ He was a handful to make right, but from age 2 until his death at 16, he was about as perfect as could be. RIP Cody. ❤
Thanks for sharing. We adopted a 13 month 33% ACD. He is nippy with folks that come around and into our space. We have hired a trainer to help with it. I really hope it is something we can shift.
@@turnpike1980 ... I think a key for Cody was getting him out of our home space (his territory) to learn social skills with people and other animals. I particularly remember a picnic at a park, where strangers and children were throwing a tennis ball for him. Till he was about to drop! That day alone made a difference, because he discovered strangers and kids could be fun! ❤
We have a half german shepherd, half red heeler who took disinterst in anyone & everyone except me by 4 mos old and just scared everyone away. He is a butthead to almost all dogs, even our young Australian Shepherd red heeler who adores him when he just doesn't want to be bothered, which is most of the time, but, our older female pitbull put him in his place early &has strong boundaries. He is strongly attached to me, very smart & very willing to please, but, a hand full with other dogs on walks & people who want to be in his space.
No difference, reds may handle the heat a bit better. Some have said reds are crazier or more aggressive. I have both and a rat terrier, the blue is the boss amongst them. The red is more attentive more energetic and wants to please. The blue is the typical stubborn but is also most protective of my youngest daughter always watching. They are definitely not for everyone, but if they fit your lifestyle their the best just like everyone says.
I have raised 2 cattle doggies, my current pup is 9 months old and is awesome. Not for everyone it's true, they are the Super bike or the 5.0 Mustang of dogs. That's a good way to think about it.
The differences are more about the individual dogs. They had a bad reputation in the past for nipping, but that just reflected the number of working rural dogs - most of them are pets these days, and they are great dogs. Keep them with a firm hand, don’t overfeed and be prepared for the dog to follow you literally everywhere.
I'm An Australian that has owned 3 cattle dogs. As others have said, the only difference is the colour. Assuming you get your pup at 6 to 8 weeks you won't even know what colour the dog will turn out. They are all white to begin with. Oh, so many dogs in this video were bitzas or cattle dog crosses it wasn't funny.
Great video! By the title, I was afraid that you were going to say there was a huge difference between Reds and Blues. Good marketing tactic!!😆😆 I own a female Blue 4 years old. You are absolutely right . As far as breeding, they are exactly the same dogs; just different colors. Interchangeable if you will. Just like you can breed two Black Labs and have puppies in one litter black, chocolate, and yellow. My Bella’s father was Red. Her mother was Blue. Of the six pups in her litter, the 4 males were red like their father. The 2 females were blue like their mother. Just coincidence regarding the sex comparison. Bella got her red father’s body; taller and well muscled.; for which I am grateful. But she is blue as blue can be. My Vet said that she is “the epitome of what a Blue Heeler should look like “. I personally don’t buy into the ideas that the colors are of different temperaments, etc. All dogs have their own temperaments and much of it is in the way they’re raised. An Alpha is always going to rise up in any group. The fact is, all Heelers are Alphas!!😂 Everything is theirs! My wife and I have trouble kissing because Bella tries to protect us from each other!😆 I’ve had dogs all my life, and there is nothing like a Cattle Dog in my view! This is my second Cattle Dog. My first was a Black and Tan often called Kelpies, but this time I wanted a Blue Heeler. Sure they’re a little stubborn, but he’ll, so am I !!😆 Makes for some interesting exchanges between Bella and I !! Two things that many may not be aware of: Red or Blue, the 100 percent mark of a true Heeler is that little white star on the top of the head . My breeder is a dear friend of mine. He has correctly said that if that star isn’t there, you’re not buying a full blooded Heeler regardless of what a seller tries to tell you! The other peculiar trait is that they are all born Snow White! Blessings to all of you! Enjoy your Heeler!!😊👍
Mine has a black mask, but is mostly blue, and with red “socks”. She’s 3 months old, smart as a whip, very challenging, but it gets easier each day as a fine tune my approach. We go to the forest trails quite often and my apartment is loaded with toys. I also bring her on errands on the bus and train. She’s a city dog who’s adapting quite well to the stimulation. She was the most shy of her litter but is gaining confidence in herself more and more.
My red is a saint. He’s a service dog that knows to come sit on my feet if he deals like I’m going through something… my previous dog was a blue Heeler and did the same. Great dogs all around, I will refute this video and say that Heeler’s in general are100% not moderate shedders. But with regular brushes it’s not too much to handle. They do need a job and lots of room to run around. Heeler’s are awesome… if you have the patience and time to train them
Our Australian Cattle Dog is red and blue. Te Mana Wahine. When she is in Protective mode her fur sticks up like a hyena. She is taller then all the other pups from her mother and father and her parents. She is the only one from 7 litters born with her colouring. Very protective of her home and family but if we are accepting of people around us, so is she. She will not accept food from strangers. Or even a pat if we are not at home. 3 years old and we are looking for the right Dog to cross over her. She has not found one she likes. I think they have to smell right?
I've grown up with Blue heelers and red heelers so I really know a lot about them they're both amazing dogs I have two blues and one red I've had more than just them though
Mt grandson...Grandma, you should get a red heeler and we can mix with River, (his new blue heeler pup), then we would have a purple heeler.. LOLOLOLOL🤣😍
My blue girl has a heterochromia too the same as the picture on the vid. She is the best doggo in town I get compliments every day we are out and loyal she never leaves my side
I don't agree with the differences you're talking about ... have had both red and blue heelers . they're both the smartest dog I've ever seen in my life because they're half dingo and dingoes are the smartest species on Earth other than humans from what I've read .I have to say that the red Heelers are much more active ,more crazy in the head .... little more stubborn and definitely a lot more crazy .. I believe it's to do with the fact that they have more dingo in them than the Blues.. Either way they're great dogs ... although they're not technically dogs 100% .. definitely the smartest.. they are very loving to their owner .. to the point of being codependent in my opinion . courageous and gamey little f****** . mine was found in living in the mountains as a feral dog . he was attacked by Wolves or coyotes and got away . ended up in the dog pound getting beat up by pit bulls .. until the day he completely snapped which is what got him put on death row when I found him .. I nearly had to fight everyone at the animal control place to get him. he was attacking all the dogs and the people . he bit me for three months when I first got him . but now he's socialized and he loves humans he just hates pitbulls and coyotes . and he will not miss any opportunity whatsoever to attack a large dog and or any dog that shows him aggression . he doesn't give a f*** it with the tiger or a cougar he will attack it if it shows him aggression
I had a male red heeler years ago. He was uncut, and he was up for a fight with any dog that showed any aggression at al, and particularly other male dogs. Great dog, but what a handful at times. Funny thing - he was an absolutely lovely friendly affectionate dog all the rest of the time. That dog - Loss was his name had some incredible adventures. I miss him, but love my female red who is just friendly with everyone and all dogs.
These dogs are unbelievably tough! I had a guy here making estimates. I told him that my son’s 100 pound dog was no threat, but he needed to worry about the one upstairs! As he listened, he asked her breed. I told him and that she sounded familiar to him. Turns out he has one Heeler and two Pit Bulls. His response was “The Heeler can kick both of their asses!”😆😆Nuff said!😆
We were given a red Heeler at the end of February. They are very loving and sting-willed. If you can't handle an active puppy or don't have a LOT of space, you may be disappointed.. but if you have time and space, you cannot find a better companion.
@@DogsNowChannel no dude... same dog...individuals are different. That's it. It's like say a blonde haired child is a certain way compared to their brunette sibling.... ridiculous.
My blue female is a sweet heart and just wants cuddles and love. Loves people. My red female is off her nut sometimes. Any small sound like a bell or car. TRIGGERED. And is very protective when it comes to new people
Wow.....as the owner of two cattle dogs I can tell you this breed is NOT for everyone and I don’t even know if I’d say they are a good family dog. Mine are very protective and very wary of strangers which can make it difficult if you have kids running in and out of the house. Although every dog, regardless of breed, has his own personality, this breed tends to be independent thinkers, stubborn, tough and rugged.
Our red Heeler girl is about one, and she’s all of those things and then some. She’s seriously the best dog we could’ve ever hoped to bring into our family. She would protect our kids with her life, and with that we take the extra safety precautions with her to avoid any accidents. When the kids have friends over she’s attached to an adult on a 4ft leash. She whines and quivers in excitement because she wants to control the herd of kids, but we are more than willing to put up with it and work with her. She’s the best fetch dog I’ve ever seen, she loves the cats and respects their space, she cuddles all the time if she’s not at our feet with a toy. She lets us know every time the wind blows or when our Amazon packages arrive. And although she’s tiny, her bark is deep enough to scare away any would be prowlers. I love Heelers, and I’m glad I heeded the advice I got on videos like this when she was still tiny!!! ❤️
I have both a blue heeler and a Smithfield red heeler with the stumpy tail. The red is the single laziest dog I’ve ever met in my entire life. She only gets up when the blue heeler gets her excited. The blue heeler I have is also pretty lazy and loves sleeping but he’s more inclined to have bursts of energy and be playful or pick up a ball and bring it to you. Where as the red will wait for it to roll to her then never give it up. I’m not sure how we did it but we somehow got the most calm and docile cattle dogs ever😂
I have a tricolor. He is laid-back two years old Very social dog...loves people and other dogs Only barks when she sees a dog on a leash.. easy to train and obedient...good on leash...great dog
They are the same breed with different colors their name is Australian cattledogs, nicknamed red or blue heeler depending on color, not the other way around
I have a 10 week Red Texas Heeler. She's black, even her face, with a white stripe down her belly. She's very smart, but yes, you gotta tire them out. It's like the saying for my Bluetick Coonhound, a tired Coonhound is a happy Coonhound. Goes for most dogs.
My blue healer is a mix of 4 breeds. His head and shoulders and body look like a blue healer with very black hair, but his paws and chests are that of a red heeler.
I really like Dogs Now videos on the Blue Heeler, but I have two problems. One concerns the origins of the breed (there isn't a single human on this entire planet who can tell you what dog went into this breed other than Dingo, the one provable fact) and the other is the display of the occasional docked Bluey. 3:05 - a show quality dog utterly ruined by docking. Such a mutilated dog not just won't make it into the show it'll probably get you arrested. It's illegal in Australia and you could actually do time if you get caught. I'd like to see a video done on the subject. Docking a Blue Heeler doesn't somehow turn it into a Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog which is a different breed altogether. It's a practice which has to stop. The rationale behind it is absolute rubbish. Otherwise these are far and away the best Cattle Dog videos I've watched.
My red heeler is a Velcro dog. Follows us everywhere, has to sleep with us under the covers, etc. is lazy as hell most days. Very, very chill dog. But man does she HATE other dogs. Loves cats
After owning blue heelers here in Australia for many years I finally got a red heeler and I can confirm that my red girl is definitely much more active and just a tad more aggressive and protective.
Dogs Now, you are 100% WRONG!!!! For a start, the correct name of the breed is Queensland Heeler, blue or red tick. There is definitely a difference between blue and red, it is a gene difference. Understand where the breed comes from, a cross between the Halls Heeler and the Timmins Biter. The Timmins had a strong Dingo strain in it. The blues have a stronger Halls heeler strain, the reds have a stronger Timmins strain, and subsequent stronger dingo gene. Get your facts correct
@@The_huntress111 i know they the friendliest with cats lol and yes they are both brothers and the only way i can have them to get along is with a mouth harness but other then that they are sweethearts
@@JohnnieNathan13 that explains mine will go for any mail that can find, but then will have a female Chihuahua overpower him ha ha they sure a complicated
@@living2day617 Had coworker whose heeler puppy ate her brick fireplace lol. Mine ate through a plugged in lamp cord twice before figuring out that it was a bad idea.
My red was crazy. She isn't pure red, she is supposedly half red half cream kelpie. But she would go onto the house roof, would bark at people from the roof, and would jump from the roof into the front yard to break out. She had insane muscles when younger, had literal chest definition haha. She even jumped a fence taller than me (around 6ft 5 fence), which I saw her do one morning, just woke up and looked outside, saw her hanging by her chin / head off the fence. So she would leverage herself over by using her head. She broke out daily, had lots of neighbours complains of a dog running around in a jacket, even had reports of people seeing her 1-2 suburbs away, and someone claimed they saw her cross a major road, sitting on side of road waiting for the cars to pass. But she would always return home before we got back from work. She also had a strange habit of walking along this tall wall in the front yard, like a cat. Had a tradie come over and when I answered the door he mentioned he saw this 'random dog' walking on some wall, I look out and see it's her who broke out again. Basically she was crazy the first 4-5 years of her life. Obviously she wanted to break out and walk herself, but we walked her daily (and even took her on drives, to make her chase the car on dirt tracks, but that likely still wasn't enough). She is much calmer now, she is 13.
Thank you so much well I guess I have a blue healer he’s beautiful and he’s all blue there’s no brown on them anywhere a red he’s about a year and a half old I fat he came to me in the heat of the day in San Antonio Texas and I live in a small apartment but together we are working it out I’m trying to do my best to find a bigger yard I enjoy your videos and will be back again thank you God bless you
Trained and socialized early on is mentioned several times by the narrator. Do not disregard this, these dogs are not labradoodles or some such thing like that they are part dingo and they look for direction and behavioral guidance from their mother very early. there is a three to five month age window where you have to stop the nipping. If you don't do this you may sentence your dog to a lifetime of boomeranging in shelters because they will not be socialized to humans. You need to do this by being a strong alpha trainer, of course all dogs are a little bit different, and it is difficult to be a alpha to a puppy. However when that little puppy sinks those needle teeth into your hand you damn well better do something meaningful immediately. You may be saving this puppy's life.
I agree that the RED Heeler is a little more aggressive then the Blue. My son & his wife have the Blue & we have the Red and he is a little more aggressive but not much. Both great dogs!!
I have a 8 month old red cattle dog I have a very big back yard and we take him for walks most days he's very active gets bored easily he digs up the yard but he' hasn't been aggressive he will jump up to me while I'm outside to tell me to throw the ball 🏀 he has grabbed my arm but hasn't bit me I love him so 😍😍😍
I have an ACD and she has pure black and brown patches near her rear and is pure white everywhere else except mask on the right side of her face. Her siblings and parents have the normal coloration.
Red ones have more dingo (wild dog) than blue, hence more aggressive but still great dogs if training is done. Always keep them social with people and animals and you will be happy, keeping them alone they will be aggressive. I have a blue just turned 12 months old and has the most relaxed attitude towards everything. Not nippy or aggressive.
Red and blue are in the same litters the same present dingo in both look for the queans land mark a white slash on forehead thay are of the original queans land pack
We had one (from OZ) and took it to The Netherlands for 3 years' work. She was very well behaved, except did get a bit aggressive when left alone for too long. Otherwise, the best dog I've ever had. SMART.
I have a pound rescued red after being owned by two blues and my red girl is just a typical nutty red head but like my first red never nippy or ever shown aggression to anyone, but very bloody nutty. Having been and currently owned by wild born Dingoes also I can testify to the fact Dingoes are not aggressive by nature with less than ten serious attacks since records have been kept. All caused by people trying to approach or feed wild Dingoes around human activity.
Thinking on getting a Blue Heeler, but I’m kinda struggling with the ideia of having him on an apartment. Would you recommend it? Even with daily walks and exercises hours on the parks, outside etc etc… you think he can fit and be happy in this environment (apartment)? Thanks:)
Question. Not long ago a passing reduced my household from two dogs to one. So, after a few weeks, I someone I knew had a year old chihuahua that needed a home. Both dogs were the same age, and both were spayed. But my blue heeler immediately pounced on the chihuahua, like she was prey. I had to give her back for her safety. Otherwise, she's a jewel who prefers to sleep with the cat on the couch than me at night. Should I try to find/rescue another dog, or should I give up not worry about a friend for her?
They are so protective mine picks and chooses scared of my cats , will attack most other dogs but is usually good with small ones , but done the same thing once ..and it was because it was also same gender . Maybe if they were both female it was more of a territory thing .
My Belgian mix whole back hair and shoulders hair spread crazy like a wild dog breed, it spends all the way down her spine, should I test my pup and she if she’s legal? I just don’t want to lose her, my pup almost reminds me to a coyote mix, but she doesn’t actually a coyote, but rather a normal dog
Positive reinforcement? Wow, that's not what the male blue heeler got the opposite of before being dumped at our church. No wonder he was so loyal to us and stayed glued to us for 14 years, dumped on us at 14 months.
Not at all. Mine 36 pounds (bit over weight for her size) but definitely can't be as bad as a pit. They can draw blood (like any dog) but not at all as ruthless as you perceive. And they are probably half the size of a pittie so definitely can't get as big unless you over feed and make them fat. And I would certainly hope you wouldn't train this dog to be agressive and potentially a fighting dog.
@@rrich52806 exactly. Mine has battled teritorial agression but when she is scared, she just runs. Don't think she could protect the house from an invader.
@@rrich52806I worked in theatres at the hospital and I can honestly say out of all dog related injuries that came through there. The healer was by father worst. Every time one would come in the surgeons would refer to it as a grizzly bear attack. It was their codeword for the healer, the healer can do more damage in a short space of time than most other dogs I’ve seen the damage they do firsthand. in the hospital environment, they have a reputation they don’t code the attacks grizzly bear for nothing
@@rrich52806 Its just my opinion, i have had 12 reds & 5 blue's on my farm and now i have another red i use on my Angus cattle and my kelpies on my sheep and every red that ive had has been dominating.
I have a red heeler named wit- he's a 1 year old and he has never showed aggression at all and he's friendly with everyone pretty much . But it's my opinion and I accept yours
If you have never had a dog do not start with a healer.they just don't stop. I mean they don't stop. You won't get a moment of rest till they're 3 year's old. the reason they're called a healer is they will nip your hael every step you make. I'm not kidding. Other than that and chewing every thing you've got. They're great. Ha ha ha. Do not take this warning lightly!
Ive got a blue puppy 13 weeks his sister's were red it was hard to Pick went with blue male wanted a red sister didn't have enough yard space blue is a chic magnet teeth like a pirhana love him to 🌒 and back
Heelers are high and low dogs. They can run for hours but also lay around for hours lol also if you socialize them young they're great with peoplw.. its when farm raised and left alone more or dependant on themselves that they become anti social and that's because they're meant to be leaders to a herd. In a family though, they find their place and own it like a boss. My dog knows he's below me but right there with my kids... on long walks I can send my kids 100ft ahead of me but they can not get any further without our heeler bringing them back and him running back to me to make sure he's doing a good job. Minimal training and a family, these dogs are great. If you need more from them they'll give you it at 100% effort nmw it is. One man to s whole family... I recommend this dog
i have 3. 2 blue and 1 red. my blue boy is way worse than the two girls. one blue and one red girl both super chill and loving. mind well. my boy... omg he is so bad... hard headed...
Bluey and Bingo 🧡🩵🐕🐕🐾
Blue Heelers, red Heelers, try color heeler all same. They all have their own personality. Color does not mean beans.
No such thing as a tri colour
My 4 red heelers are vicious, snarling guard dogs who herd cattle, on the otherhand my 5 blue heelers are vicious, snarling cattle dogs who pull guard duty. My 9 year old son regularly takes hikes in cougar territory with his entourage of personal bodyguards.
He is safe!!!😆
Actually, I’m quite certain that it wouldn’t take 9 Heelers to whip a Cougar!!😆
@@gregorycarlson6632
Better too many than not enough!
Bluey and bingo 🤗
MUM! DAD! BINGO! BLUEY!!!!!
I have a blue heeler and a red heeler, and they are like Bluey and Bingo ❤
@@Mystic-Beauty Awww!
Bandit and Chilli too
Healers are such amazing dogs. They are not for the type of person that doesn't believe in training and developing a bond. They require a ton of training and play/exercise to prevent them from getting bored and finding a "job". Keep them busy or they will keep you busy.
If you have a strong bond with one, they are so loyal and so loveable.
My blue girl won't leave my side she is absolutely so loyal
Best dog I ever had... his mom was a red heeler, dad was a German shepherd. He was black and tan like dad, but with the bright gold eyes and boundless energy of mom. About 90 pounds. Had to work extra hard socializing, with both humans and other animals, because he was ultra-alpha. But he was a super special dog. Intelligence over the top. Athleticism and strength the same. Absolutely fearless. And a frisbee superstar! 🤣❤
He was a handful to make right, but from age 2 until his death at 16, he was about as perfect as could be.
RIP Cody. ❤
That’s awesome! Intense dogs but if you can handle them they are amazing
Thanks for sharing.
We adopted a 13 month 33% ACD. He is nippy with folks that come around and into our space. We have hired a trainer to help with it. I really hope it is something we can shift.
@@turnpike1980 ... I think a key for Cody was getting him out of our home space (his territory) to learn social skills with people and other animals.
I particularly remember a picnic at a park, where strangers and children were throwing a tennis ball for him. Till he was about to drop! That day alone made a difference, because he discovered strangers and kids could be fun! ❤
We have a half german shepherd, half red heeler who took disinterst in anyone & everyone except me by 4 mos old and just scared everyone away. He is a butthead to almost all dogs, even our young Australian Shepherd red heeler who adores him when he just doesn't want to be bothered, which is most of the time, but, our older female pitbull put him in his place early &has strong boundaries. He is strongly attached to me, very smart & very willing to please, but, a hand full with other dogs on walks & people who want to be in his space.
No difference, reds may handle the heat a bit better. Some have said reds are crazier or more aggressive. I have both and a rat terrier, the blue is the boss amongst them. The red is more attentive more energetic and wants to please. The blue is the typical stubborn but is also most protective of my youngest daughter always watching. They are definitely not for everyone, but if they fit your lifestyle their the best just like everyone says.
Thank you for the info!
I have raised 2 cattle doggies, my current pup is 9 months old and is awesome. Not for everyone it's true, they are the Super bike or the 5.0 Mustang of dogs. That's a good way to think about it.
North order might be a factor in shaping a dog’s personality and it’s shifts as they age.
As a typical Aussie I named my Red Heeler BLUE
Old Australian rule of thumb was red heelers were for arid zones as their paw pads were tougher and blue for your greener pastures.
Ahh good to know!
Wow! Most interesting! Thanks for sharing!
Then we have the corect color for the desert southwest.
The differences are more about the individual dogs. They had a bad reputation in the past for nipping, but that just reflected the number of working rural dogs - most of them are pets these days, and they are great dogs. Keep them with a firm hand, don’t overfeed and be prepared for the dog to follow you literally everywhere.
Also most people dont train their dogs properly. You can get rid of that habbit pretty early as a pupp.
I'm An Australian that has owned 3 cattle dogs. As others have said, the only difference is the colour. Assuming you get your pup at 6 to 8 weeks you won't even know what colour the dog will turn out. They are all white to begin with. Oh, so many dogs in this video were bitzas or cattle dog crosses it wasn't funny.
Thanks for watching!
If they have any markings, you can generally tell right after birth what color they are. By 6 weeks, it is even more obvious,
What is bitzas? I just acquired a red for my granddaughter. I'm hoping their a good fit for each other
Great video! By the title, I was afraid that you were going to say there was a huge difference between Reds and Blues. Good marketing tactic!!😆😆 I own a female Blue 4 years old. You are absolutely right . As far as breeding, they are exactly the same dogs; just different colors. Interchangeable if you will. Just like you can breed two Black Labs and have puppies in one litter black, chocolate, and yellow. My Bella’s father was Red. Her mother was Blue. Of the six pups in her litter, the 4 males were red like their father. The 2 females were blue like their mother. Just coincidence regarding the sex comparison. Bella got her red father’s body; taller and well muscled.; for which I am grateful. But she is blue as blue can be. My Vet said that she is “the epitome of what a Blue Heeler should look like “. I personally don’t buy into the ideas that the colors are of different temperaments, etc.
All dogs have their own temperaments and much of it is in the way they’re raised. An Alpha is always going to rise up in any group. The fact is, all Heelers are Alphas!!😂 Everything is theirs! My wife and I have trouble kissing because Bella tries to protect us from each other!😆 I’ve had dogs all my life, and there is nothing like a Cattle Dog in my view! This is my second Cattle Dog. My first was a Black and Tan often called Kelpies, but this time I wanted a Blue Heeler. Sure they’re a little stubborn, but he’ll, so am I !!😆 Makes for some interesting exchanges between Bella and I !! Two things that many may not be aware of: Red or Blue, the 100 percent mark of a true Heeler is that little white star on the top of the head . My breeder is a dear friend of mine. He has correctly said that if that star isn’t there, you’re not buying a full blooded Heeler regardless of what a seller tries to tell you! The other peculiar trait is that they are all born Snow White! Blessings to all of you! Enjoy your Heeler!!😊👍
Mine has a black mask, but is mostly blue, and with red “socks”. She’s 3 months old, smart as a whip, very challenging, but it gets easier each day as a fine tune my approach. We go to the forest trails quite often and my apartment is loaded with toys. I also bring her on errands on the bus and train. She’s a city dog who’s adapting quite well to the stimulation. She was the most shy of her litter but is gaining confidence in herself more and more.
thats a great approach to get her used to the stimulation now
My red is a saint. He’s a service dog that knows to come sit on my feet if he deals like I’m going through something… my previous dog was a blue Heeler and did the same. Great dogs all around, I will refute this video and say that Heeler’s in general are100% not moderate shedders. But with regular brushes it’s not too much to handle. They do need a job and lots of room to run around. Heeler’s are awesome… if you have the patience and time to train them
Major shedding during the season!
Heelers only shed twice a year - six months over the autumn/winter, and six months over spring/summer. 🙂
Omg Bluey
Bluey! and Bingo!
Our Australian Cattle Dog is red and blue. Te Mana Wahine. When she is in Protective mode her fur sticks up like a hyena.
She is taller then all the other pups from her mother and father and her parents.
She is the only one from 7 litters born with her colouring.
Very protective of her home and family but if we are accepting of people around us, so is she.
She will not accept food from strangers. Or even a pat if we are not at home.
3 years old and we are looking for the right Dog to cross over her. She has not found one she likes.
I think they have to smell right?
She is NOT RED AND BLUE she is predominantly one or the other or considered a Tri colored Blue.
What ever she is, she is not accepted as an Australian Stumpy for competition.
Her colouring and height disqualify her.
@@michellej7734 shhhh
Ohh i was wondering about the hair sticking up! My girl does that too when she's alert. Interesting to hear from someone else
@@Theastrologer67777 that`s just a normal reaction of the body dogs show in a highly agitated state
I've grown up with Blue heelers and red heelers so I really know a lot about them they're both amazing dogs I have two blues and one red I've had more than just them though
I got a 13 year old red heeler. He is literally so obsessed with our family. So sweet and loving.,
Mt grandson...Grandma, you should get a red heeler and we can mix with River, (his new blue heeler pup), then we would have a purple heeler.. LOLOLOLOL🤣😍
My blue girl has a heterochromia too the same as the picture on the vid. She is the best doggo in town I get compliments every day we are out and loyal she never leaves my side
I love them so much they are amazing dogs!!!!♥️♥️♥️
The best!
I don't agree with the differences you're talking about ... have had both red and blue heelers . they're both the smartest dog I've ever seen in my life because they're half dingo and dingoes are the smartest species on Earth other than humans from what I've read .I have to say that the red Heelers are much more active ,more crazy in the head .... little more stubborn and definitely a lot more crazy .. I believe it's to do with the fact that they have more dingo in them than the Blues.. Either way they're great dogs ... although they're not technically dogs 100% .. definitely the smartest.. they are very loving to their owner .. to the point of being codependent in my opinion . courageous and gamey little f****** . mine was found in living in the mountains as a feral dog . he was attacked by Wolves or coyotes and got away . ended up in the dog pound getting beat up by pit bulls .. until the day he completely snapped which is what got him put on death row when I found him .. I nearly had to fight everyone at the animal control place to get him. he was attacking all the dogs and the people . he bit me for three months when I first got him . but now he's socialized and he loves humans he just hates pitbulls and coyotes . and he will not miss any opportunity whatsoever to attack a large dog and or any dog that shows him aggression . he doesn't give a f*** it with the tiger or a cougar he will attack it if it shows him aggression
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I had a male red heeler years ago. He was uncut, and he was up for a fight with any dog that showed any aggression at al, and particularly other male dogs. Great dog, but what a handful at times. Funny thing - he was an absolutely lovely friendly affectionate dog all the rest of the time. That dog - Loss was his name had some incredible adventures. I miss him, but love my female red who is just friendly with everyone and all dogs.
These dogs are unbelievably tough! I had a guy here making estimates. I told him that my son’s 100 pound dog was no threat, but he needed to worry about the one upstairs! As he listened, he asked her breed. I told him and that she sounded familiar to him. Turns out he has one Heeler and two Pit Bulls. His response was “The Heeler can kick both of their asses!”😆😆Nuff said!😆
Haha exactly. Heelers are wild man. Don’t mess with them
We were given a red Heeler at the end of February. They are very loving and sting-willed. If you can't handle an active puppy or don't have a LOT of space, you may be disappointed.. but if you have time and space, you cannot find a better companion.
There they are the original Bluey and Bingo from the children’s show.
Great video - I love blue heelers
Me too!
What is the overall different Blue Heelers and red Heelers are the same breed they're all so bright in the same letter
No difference - some subtle difference but overall same dog just different color
@@DogsNowChannel no dude... same dog...individuals are different. That's it.
It's like say a blonde haired child is a certain way compared to their brunette sibling.... ridiculous.
My blue female is a sweet heart and just wants cuddles and love. Loves people.
My red female is off her nut sometimes.
Any small sound like a bell or car.
TRIGGERED.
And is very protective when it comes to new people
I can’t compare the two but my red heeler can be. He’s a nut case
Maybe not a popular experience but blue heelers seem to pick on red ones out at a family farm. The blue are definitely more aggressive 😭
My red is definitely more aggressive then her blue sister
The red heelers are more Aggressive
@@firemax6477 how so? My red is the sweetest thing on earth.
I think the reds act more aggressive to the other dogs. The blues don’t start the fights but they end them.
You are all making objective conclusions from your own subjective experience.
They are the same dog, the colour is irrelevant to their personality.
I have a red Australian cattle dog her name is Xena she is 1 years old and she is a hand full. Love her so much 💗
Blue Heelers and Red Heelers are my fav dog breed
Wow.....as the owner of two cattle dogs I can tell you this breed is NOT for everyone and I don’t even know if I’d say they are a good family dog. Mine are very protective and very wary of strangers which can make it difficult if you have kids running in and out of the house. Although every dog, regardless of breed, has his own personality, this breed tends to be independent thinkers, stubborn, tough and rugged.
Agreed - see our video & reasons you should not get blue heeler! Not for everyone. Intense dog
Our red Heeler girl is about one, and she’s all of those things and then some. She’s seriously the best dog we could’ve ever hoped to bring into our family. She would protect our kids with her life, and with that we take the extra safety precautions with her to avoid any accidents. When the kids have friends over she’s attached to an adult on a 4ft leash. She whines and quivers in excitement because she wants to control the herd of kids, but we are more than willing to put up with it and work with her. She’s the best fetch dog I’ve ever seen, she loves the cats and respects their space, she cuddles all the time if she’s not at our feet with a toy. She lets us know every time the wind blows or when our Amazon packages arrive. And although she’s tiny, her bark is deep enough to scare away any would be prowlers. I love Heelers, and I’m glad I heeded the advice I got on videos like this when she was still tiny!!! ❤️
I have both a blue heeler and a Smithfield red heeler with the stumpy tail. The red is the single laziest dog I’ve ever met in my entire life. She only gets up when the blue heeler gets her excited. The blue heeler I have is also pretty lazy and loves sleeping but he’s more inclined to have bursts of energy and be playful or pick up a ball and bring it to you. Where as the red will wait for it to roll to her then never give it up. I’m not sure how we did it but we somehow got the most calm and docile cattle dogs ever😂
That’s awesome!
I have a tricolor. He is laid-back two years old
Very social dog...loves people and other dogs
Only barks when she sees a dog on a leash.. easy to train and obedient...good on leash...great dog
They are the same breed with different colors their name is Australian cattledogs, nicknamed red or blue heeler depending on color, not the other way around
I HAVE A RED FEMALE- GREAT DOG!!😀😀
Haha... The red heeler at 3:42 bares a striking resemblance to Burt Reynolds... Lol!
I have a 10 week Red Texas Heeler. She's black, even her face, with a white stripe down her belly. She's very smart, but yes, you gotta tire them out. It's like the saying for my Bluetick Coonhound, a tired Coonhound is a happy Coonhound. Goes for most dogs.
My blue healer is a mix of 4 breeds. His head and shoulders and body look like a blue healer with very black hair, but his paws and chests are that of a red heeler.
I have a red heeled half pit her name is daisy she’s shy so sweet loves cuddles and doesn’t need a leash she loves to cuddles cats
Three of my last four have been half heeler. Rottweiler/heeler, basset hound/heeler, and husky/heeler. All have been fantastic. They mix well.
i just got a red heeler, this is very useful
My red heeler mix is a maniac. And I love her
"Shed moderately"? HAHAHA. Only if you call 24/7/365 "moderate". It is just worse when they blow their coat twice a year.
Thanks for the comment! Is that your dog in your pic? great looking blue heeler
@@DogsNowChannel Yes. That is my 2yo male. I also have a new red male puppy. Thank you.
Yas! When I brush mine she loses so much hair. Every time a vacuume, my vacuum gets so full very quickly
I don't bother putting away the vacume
I really like Dogs Now videos on the Blue Heeler, but I have two problems. One concerns the origins of the breed (there isn't a single human on this entire planet who can tell you what dog went into this breed other than Dingo, the one provable fact) and the other is the display of the occasional docked Bluey. 3:05 - a show quality dog utterly ruined by docking. Such a mutilated dog not just won't make it into the show it'll probably get you arrested. It's illegal in Australia and you could actually do time if you get caught. I'd like to see a video done on the subject. Docking a Blue Heeler doesn't somehow turn it into a Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog which is a different breed altogether. It's a practice which has to stop. The rationale behind it is absolute rubbish.
Otherwise these are far and away the best Cattle Dog videos I've watched.
My red heeler is a Velcro dog. Follows us everywhere, has to sleep with us under the covers, etc. is lazy as hell most days. Very, very chill dog. But man does she HATE other dogs. Loves cats
After owning blue heelers here in Australia for many years I finally got a red heeler and I can confirm that my red girl is definitely much more active and just a tad more aggressive and protective.
They are the same except their coat colour. So now see what this video is going to say about these dogs. Oh and Blue is more common.
I just play with my dog xD😅🐕
Thanks for the comment my friend
My cattle is white with blue spots. He's the biggest sook and can't go anywhere without him
Dogs Now, you are 100% WRONG!!!! For a start, the correct name of the breed is Queensland Heeler, blue or red tick. There is definitely a difference between blue and red, it is a gene difference. Understand where the breed comes from, a cross between the Halls Heeler and the Timmins Biter. The Timmins had a strong Dingo strain in it. The blues have a stronger Halls heeler strain, the reds have a stronger Timmins strain, and subsequent stronger dingo gene. Get your facts correct
Hey mate would you suggest that a red heeler would be a better choice for a deer indicating dog over a blue seeing they have more dingo in them?
I own two red heelers from the same litter and they dont get along at all but they are good with kids and cats 🤍
Yeah I’ve noticed there great with cats , are they the same gender because the vet told me they notoriously fight with the same gender? 😂
@@The_huntress111 i know they the friendliest with cats lol and yes they are both brothers and the only way i can have them to get along is with a mouth harness but other then that they are sweethearts
@@JohnnieNathan13 that explains mine will go for any mail that can find, but then will have a female Chihuahua overpower him ha ha they sure a complicated
Rumor about temperament is factual. Reds are nuttier.
@@living2day617 Had coworker whose heeler puppy ate her brick fireplace lol. Mine ate through a plugged in lamp cord twice before figuring out that it was a bad idea.
My red was crazy. She isn't pure red, she is supposedly half red half cream kelpie. But she would go onto the house roof, would bark at people from the roof, and would jump from the roof into the front yard to break out. She had insane muscles when younger, had literal chest definition haha. She even jumped a fence taller than me (around 6ft 5 fence), which I saw her do one morning, just woke up and looked outside, saw her hanging by her chin / head off the fence. So she would leverage herself over by using her head. She broke out daily, had lots of neighbours complains of a dog running around in a jacket, even had reports of people seeing her 1-2 suburbs away, and someone claimed they saw her cross a major road, sitting on side of road waiting for the cars to pass. But she would always return home before we got back from work. She also had a strange habit of walking along this tall wall in the front yard, like a cat. Had a tradie come over and when I answered the door he mentioned he saw this 'random dog' walking on some wall, I look out and see it's her who broke out again. Basically she was crazy the first 4-5 years of her life. Obviously she wanted to break out and walk herself, but we walked her daily (and even took her on drives, to make her chase the car on dirt tracks, but that likely still wasn't enough). She is much calmer now, she is 13.
My red is nuts. People told me she would calm down by 6 years. She's 10 now, still nuts. I love her
My Red was a chiller and came from my Blue who was way more intense....
They are the same dog ...... just individuals
Thank you so much well I guess I have a blue healer he’s beautiful and he’s all blue there’s no brown on them anywhere a red he’s about a year and a half old I fat he came to me in the heat of the day in San Antonio Texas and I live in a small apartment but together we are working it out I’m trying to do my best to find a bigger yard I enjoy your videos and will be back again thank you God bless you
Thank you! Good luck and get your blue heeler as much exercise as possible! You got this!
They shed year round. They never stop shedding.
That is Bluey and Bingo's breed
Comparing these two is like comparing a Nike af1 white vs Nike af1 black
I will answer this video very quickly - color
Blue/ red doesn't matter. Even white with red spots! Heeler is a heeler
Red and blie. Yep, that's the difference, the one and only difference..... BUT! On the bright side, they all got the "Aiming spot" (Bentley's Mark)
Bandit Heeler the blue heeler and Chilli Heeler the red heeler!
I have one of each. Sisters. The red one is more feisty and cuddly. The blue one is more about business and doesn’t go for toys or sticks or anything
Well i have a mix between the two so do I get a dog that's good or do I get both traits of them
My blue heeler died :(
Hang in there!
@@DogsNowChannel I will try my and joe grew up together
@@DogsNowChannel its hard with out him :(
I always train a red puppy off a 10 year old red that way I've always got a trained up buddy and security guard they are the best.
Go get a new red pup
Alternative title: Bluey & Bingo
They are literally the same damn dog
Our red heeler was the best decision our family has made.
Trained and socialized early on is mentioned several times by the narrator. Do not disregard this, these dogs are not labradoodles or some such thing like that they are part dingo and they look for direction and behavioral guidance from their mother very early. there is a three to five month age window where you have to stop the nipping. If you don't do this you may sentence your dog to a lifetime of boomeranging in shelters because they will not be socialized to humans. You need to do this by being a strong alpha trainer, of course all dogs are a little bit different, and it is difficult to be a alpha to a puppy. However when that little puppy sinks those needle teeth into your hand you damn well better do something meaningful immediately. You may be saving this puppy's life.
You nailed it!
Might get both dogs
I agree that the RED Heeler is a little more aggressive then the Blue. My son & his wife have the Blue & we have the Red and he is a little more aggressive but not much. Both great dogs!!
Looking to get a male heeler red or blue. In the southern california area. Have had this breed of dog for many years. 04/15/2022
My auntie has a female red healer and she’s pretty mean and my mom has a male blue healer and he’s so loving and such a big baby
I have a 8 month old red cattle dog I have a very big back yard and we take him for walks most days he's very active gets bored easily he digs up the yard but he' hasn't been aggressive he will jump up to me while I'm outside to tell me to throw the ball 🏀 he has grabbed my arm but hasn't bit me I love him so 😍😍😍
Very smart dogs btw
I have an ACD and she has pure black and brown patches near her rear and is pure white everywhere else except mask on the right side of her face. Her siblings and parents have the normal coloration.
That’s awesome! Very unique
00:24 If there *are* any differences
Is it true that the pure healer has one blue eye?
Red ones have more dingo (wild dog) than blue, hence more aggressive but still great dogs if training is done. Always keep them social with people and animals and you will be happy, keeping them alone they will be aggressive. I have a blue just turned 12 months old and has the most relaxed attitude towards everything. Not nippy or aggressive.
That’s great
Red and blue are in the same litters the same present dingo in both look for the queans land mark a white slash on forehead thay are of the original queans land pack
We had one (from OZ) and took it to The Netherlands for 3 years' work. She was very well behaved, except did get a bit aggressive when left alone for too long. Otherwise, the best dog I've ever had. SMART.
I have a pound rescued red after being owned by two blues and my red girl is just a typical nutty red head but like my first red never nippy or ever shown aggression to anyone, but very bloody nutty. Having been and currently owned by wild born Dingoes also I can testify to the fact Dingoes are not aggressive by nature with less than ten serious attacks since records have been kept. All caused by people trying to approach or feed wild Dingoes around human activity.
The color. You're welcome.
Thinking on getting a Blue Heeler, but I’m kinda struggling with the ideia of having him on an apartment. Would you recommend it? Even with daily walks and exercises hours on the parks, outside etc etc… you think he can fit and be happy in this environment (apartment)?
Thanks:)
He needs rigorous activity. Otherwise it’ll tear up your apt and things
I adopt a dog
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No to apartment. Like a caged tiger
He'll no, way to strenuous of a dog for any type of confinement
Blue vs. Magenta!
OH MY GOSH BLUEY AND BINGO LIVE ADAPTION :D
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haha yes
@@DogsNowChannel :D yay
Question. Not long ago a passing reduced my household from two dogs to one. So, after a few weeks, I someone I knew had a year old chihuahua that needed a home. Both dogs were the same age, and both were spayed. But my blue heeler immediately pounced on the chihuahua, like she was prey. I had to give her back for her safety. Otherwise, she's a jewel who prefers to sleep with the cat on the couch than me at night. Should I try to find/rescue another dog, or should I give up not worry about a friend for her?
They are so protective mine picks and chooses scared of my cats , will attack most other dogs but is usually good with small ones , but done the same thing once ..and it was because it was also same gender . Maybe if they were both female it was more of a territory thing .
@@The_huntress111 Most interesting! Thanks for sharing! Crazy dogs!
@@horseygurl143 they sure are not easy to own 😂
My Belgian mix whole back hair and shoulders hair spread crazy like a wild dog breed, it spends all the way down her spine, should I test my pup and she if she’s legal? I just don’t want to lose her, my pup almost reminds me to a coyote mix, but she doesn’t actually a coyote, but rather a normal dog
I have a red heeler🥰
My heeler is mostly white, has 3 different colors in his eyes... yes 3 and red and blue in his coat...🤣
Positive reinforcement? Wow, that's not what the male blue heeler got the opposite of before being dumped at our church. No wonder he was so loyal to us and stayed glued to us for 14 years, dumped on us at 14 months.
These dogs with a good diet can be as big and ruthless as pitts
35 to 50 lbs small mouth. I don't thing so... they like to herd is all.
Not at all. Mine 36 pounds (bit over weight for her size) but definitely can't be as bad as a pit. They can draw blood (like any dog) but not at all as ruthless as you perceive.
And they are probably half the size of a pittie so definitely can't get as big unless you over feed and make them fat. And I would certainly hope you wouldn't train this dog to be agressive and potentially a fighting dog.
@@rrich52806 exactly. Mine has battled teritorial agression but when she is scared, she just runs. Don't think she could protect the house from an invader.
Maybe as fearless and aggressive as some pits but never will they have as powerful of a bite.
@@rrich52806I worked in theatres at the hospital and I can honestly say out of all dog related injuries that came through there. The healer was by father worst. Every time one would come in the surgeons would refer to it as a grizzly bear attack. It was their codeword for the healer, the healer can do more damage in a short space of time than most other dogs I’ve seen the damage they do firsthand. in the hospital environment, they have a reputation they don’t code the attacks grizzly bear for nothing
I stopped at 1 min 12. Great to know.
Would be good if you could show an acd
Dunno what you are showing
They drive cattle and do not herd
Red heeler is definitely more aggressive. 👍🇦🇺
I think so too!
Do not AGREE.
@@rrich52806
Its just my opinion, i have had 12 reds & 5 blue's on my farm and now i have another red i use on my Angus cattle and my kelpies on my sheep and every red that ive had has been dominating.
I have a red heeler named wit- he's a 1 year old and he has never showed aggression at all and he's friendly with everyone pretty much . But it's my opinion and I accept yours
@@arrowvinid5279 train him well or give him time.
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If you have never had a dog do not start with a healer.they just don't stop. I mean they don't stop. You won't get a moment of rest till they're 3 year's old. the reason they're called a healer is they will nip your hael every step you make. I'm not kidding. Other than that and chewing every thing you've got. They're great. Ha ha ha. Do not take this warning lightly!
Just have to say befpre watching, they are both the exact same.
Ive got a blue puppy 13 weeks his sister's were red it was hard to Pick went with blue male wanted a red sister didn't have enough yard space blue is a chic magnet teeth like a pirhana love him to 🌒 and back
Heelers are high and low dogs. They can run for hours but also lay around for hours lol also if you socialize them young they're great with peoplw.. its when farm raised and left alone more or dependant on themselves that they become anti social and that's because they're meant to be leaders to a herd. In a family though, they find their place and own it like a boss. My dog knows he's below me but right there with my kids... on long walks I can send my kids 100ft ahead of me but they can not get any further without our heeler bringing them back and him running back to me to make sure he's doing a good job. Minimal training and a family, these dogs are great. If you need more from them they'll give you it at 100% effort nmw it is. One man to s whole family... I recommend this dog
Great info thanks for sharing!
I know the difference! One is red and one is blue
For real life?
God bless everyone and have a nice day and Jesus Christ loves you all and I do too and pray bye.
Believe it or not...
I have a chuawa/red heeler kiddo!!!;)
i have 3. 2 blue and 1 red. my blue boy is way worse than the two girls. one blue and one red girl both super chill and loving. mind well. my boy... omg he is so bad... hard headed...
Odd eyes are cross bred not real cattledogs brown eyes are the standard