If you have a Red Heeler, it will defintiely be attracted to smaller creatures. (You have to know the movie to get the reference). ACDs have a smooth, double-layered coat that’s easy to care for. They MUST have exercise. Blue heelers have a double coat. You can also use a grooming glove to make the process easier. The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog was developed in Australia to herd cattle, and descends from crosses between European herding dogs and the Australian dingo. The red heeler requires very … Now we have two Red Heelers both about 1 1/2 years old. If you train him properly, red heeler will prove himself to be a good protective, guardian and family dog. This is why this breed is better for older and considerate children, but it can be trained to behave well around small kids as well. We live on a farm and they are outside most of the day running and rough housing, and they still … It is a sign of a breeder who doesn't know the breed. Blue heelers' coats don't appear to be as thick as they are because the outer hairs rest close to the undercoat. Remember how he would randomly say Squirrel? A good dog will work all day and night covered tail to tongue in fleas, ticks, burrs, and hoof prints. Most breeders including very reputable breeders will have the puppies tails docked when that are only a couple days old by a veterinarian because it is the breed standard. It is a common misconception that red heelers should have a docked tail. A blue heeler is born all white with the exception of it's black markings. If you have kids you should know that Red Heelers tend to herd people by nipping at their heels, especially smaller children who run around. Sometimes these dogs will have a short tail, and herein is the official difference – to be certified by the American Kennel Club, a heeler or (to use the official term) Australian cattle dog must have a long tail. That holds true for everywhere but the furry tail on the Heeler. All you have to do to keep it in good condition is to brush it at least once a week. Before 6 weeks of age it will have its adult coloring of black/tan and blue and/or red mottling. They have a dense undercoat beneath an extremely short outer coat that typically grows only to 1 1/2 inches in length. Well, if you have a Red Heeler, expect him to do things like that a lot. They are very devoted but kind of one or two person dogs, suspicious of strangers. Appearance and Personality of the Red Heeler Not actually SAY squirrel, mind you. Remember the dog in the movie Up? Coloring can range from blue to red or blue speckled, … Grooming an Australian cattle dog. Now, don't get me wrong Heelers still pick up burs, but they don't get wrapped and tangled in their short coat like they will in the tail. If you like dogs of unusual color and markings you'll approve of the blue heeler's appearance. The Heeler is a naturally bobtailed or tailless, medium-sized cattle dog similar and/or related to the Australian Cattle Dog (aka, "Queensland Heeler"). Red heelers are also known as Australian Cattle dogs. Red Heeler dogs do shed and they blow their undercoats twice a … Double trouble but excellent dogs. The best answer is to be like other people who have done it, it is illegal in Australia The breed is well known for using its tail like a rudder.