I just fostered my friend’s cattle dog yesterday. I hope he’s a good fit for our family of cats and dogs. (Seems great with my elderly pitbull, not sure about the cats.) I also work out on a few acres land at my bosses regularly, so that will be great to have a road dog with me at work. Other days I’m an electrician with long days gone, so I hope he can manage the overdrive while I’m away. Thanks for posting this, haha too late though for me to check it out. I couldn’t resist helping my friend out. Joker, He’s a loyal dog. And already following me and commands. I am very impressed with him. I used to have a family rotty and he was the most intelligent dog I known at the time. This dog seems right along those lines if not more. Especially since I feel like we have been bonded for a long time.
I got my heeler when I live in an apartment, but I was living in Colorado and spent most of my free time just hiking around the mountains from my front door. Now I own my own property out here in the Colorado mountains, and am getting a second heeler. It's gonna be fun, I'm just gonna use my same old tactics: consistency and patience.
I have an Australian cattle dog and German Shepherd mix, she is high energy. The only thing that gets me is the high pitched whine she puts out if we don’t go to bed on her time, lol! Very much a creature of habit, every routine has to be done on the clock.
Great advice, I hope people who are thinking about being an Australian cattle dog owner see this video. 💯 they have to have a job and 1000% You, the owner, have to be in control..... Awesome video. I love seeing Cowboy. You definitely hit every point I stress to people who always say they want a Heeler. 4 years was Ciela's magic number, also. She is 7 now....
@diydogguy definitely not full throttle every waking hour. I noticed she definitely matured over the last year, and really Lazer focuses on commands. We take her everywhere so we make sure she 100% listens. I have had to explain more than once why my Heeler is not scared of someone's Pit Bull. They usually get pretty upset. I explain exactly what you said in the video.....I express everything in your video to anybody that tells us, oh we want a Heeler your dog is soooooo good. I have had heelers my whole life, not one personality is the same but all of them are stubborn... 😂. Keep up the awesome work. #crazyredheeler
@diydogguy She has definitely matured. She is not going 100 mph 24 hours a day. She is Lazer focused on her commands and we definitely make sure she knows we are in charge because we take her everywhere.
Accurate description. I have a 4+ y.o. blue heeler that's like Cowboy. Love her totally. I've had a Jack Russell, Rottie, and several Malinois. Nothing like an ACD for toughness, fearlessness (going towards the noise at night), loyalty, desire to play... I live on a river so to us ACD stands for Aquatic Cattle Dog--she swims to cool off or to fetch. My female blue heeler has a male Malinois brother. They play tug of war and have the occasional joint Zoomies in which my ACD treats the Mal like a wayward cow, running alongside the Mal will exerting her will roughly. The ACD takes ZERO crap from the Malinois and is the alpha. My ACD's "job" around the property is to bring me sticks to keep the property "clean."
Have fun with your ACD puppy. How can you not? Tip I used: When you get your pup, bring an old towel, rub the towel on the pup's mom, so the pup will have the mom's scent on the drive to your house.
My rescue mutt is mostly APBT, ACD and Boxer. She gets energy, toughness and stubbornness from all of them. But she also a bit Chow and somehow got all the Chow's primitive dog traits and is more independent and less interested in pleasing her owner than her main breeds. She's a handful, but I still love her
I am Australian and I got my red heeler as a guard dog she’s great at that and she loves other dogs and people But she excels at guarding me and my property I m a retired person so y dog is happy having me here it she frets when I’m away longer than a day o keep this in mind
I have Anatolian shepherds and an Aussie. I’ve raised Great Pyrenees, labs, pits, etc and have a working farm with cows and goats. How does this breed compare with what I’ve had experience with? I love my Aussie, but his long hair in the summer in Arkansas is brutal. So I was looking to find a short haired, working dog to work the cows and the goats but not be overly aggressive. Any thoughts?
It looks like you live in California or a similar climate. They were bred in Australia. Do you think they would be able to handle the northern winters well? Just a thought.
What is your opinion on these dogs for doing weekly hikes and even doing at least one week-long hike every month in the Canadian Rockies--especially in winter outings as well? My neighbour has a blue heeler and I take her out almost daily in the backwoods when I do a coffee break from the computer. I've thought about one of these dogs or an Australian shepherd.
They thrive hiking and make great off leash trail companions with proper training. Didnt take much training to teach mine to stay close...they want to herd you and keep an eye on you. We just did a hike in the snow and mine did struggle just because he is so stocky...he is standard size, but his legs aren't the longest and it was fresh powder. A full size aussie is a larger dog with longer legs. But there are cattle dogs with longer legs than mine that likely wouldn't struggle as much...
@@diydogguy Pepper, my neighbor's dog I take with me each afternoon into the backwoods, is a great companion. I had a feeling heelers would be good for hikes and campouts. Are they OK for winter snow and negative temps (in the Celsius range)? A year from now, I am planning to get my own house in the rural forest areas where I am and considering a heeler. It's because I've spent a few years with my neighbour's dog--she's been great. Winter time, I take her snowshoeing. But gets dicey for her when it's -12 degrees Celsius, so I take her back to her home.
My cattle dog/corgi cross LOVES his herding ball BUT due to him occasionally trying to bite it, has ground off (partially) his canine teeth. Any suggestions on what we could get to, hopefully, wear him out "herding", but not so hard on his teeth. Softer balls tend to be bitten into pieces by Archie (and don't hold his interest as well as his "bowling ball"). Thanks for all your helpful videos.
Herding dogs worked on the farm day and night. Sunup to whenever the family stopped working. Then often the dogs stayed in the barn and guarded against wildlife. Heelers are all purpose farm dogs that can herd all day, stand up to the meanest livestock, work with the handler but yet can herd making there own decisions- then took care of the outdoors all night. Not all herding dogs can do that but a good heeler can!
I agree 100 percent- energy not the problem can be relaxed but SO reactive to other dogs and controlling him on leash can be very challenging if he sees a cat or a dog he thinks is disrespecting him ! Good guard dog though…
Hiya and thank you for your video. Although I have a pretty good understanding of the behavior, temperament etc… of the Australian cattle dog I found your video helpful. I have the opportunity to adopt a 5 month old neutered male from a vet clinic/shelter near Pgh. All I know about him so far is, his name is Aboo, he came in with his 5 litter mates and is the only one that hasn’t been adopted. He spills his water and makes a mess with his poop/pee. I don’t think he’s housebroken. I was told that they think he’s stressed from being in a cage/crate the majority of his time. Honestly I can’t imagine a heeler being caged for any amount of time. I am an older woman that works full time and is often gone all day. I have a 14 yr old female Husky/Lab mix and a 1 1/2 yr old female Shiba Inu. I have a large house with a 1/4 acre fenced yard and a dog door so they can freely come and go. They have lots of room to run and play. We DO go for walks/hikes on the weekends and off times. My questions are: Are they easily housebroken? Do you think he’d be a good fit for us? I appreciate any and all advice you can offer. Thank you! I have pictures of him but I’m not sure how to attach them.
no unfortunately - a puppy when gone all day? Unfortunately his upbringing does not sound well suited for a home without supervision or activities for the whole day, day after day. They are working dogs, not really pets until recently. It's like having a high functioning child prone to acting out simply from boredom (i was that kid!). If you want to rescue him from that awful crate maybe consider fostering!! And help him find an active family with maybe someone who works remote. or has a farm.
Shrill bark indeed, and our ACD girl always has something to "say" and wants to have the last word. The shrill bark is useful however, since our old boy is almost deaf now but he can still hear her. I tell her to get him, and she just lets out one of her barks and he comes trotting. She doesn't like to retrieve though, she likes brain work more. She gets tired out quickly and doesn't like the heat, she's a blue heeler, and wants to go inside even before I do. I don't feel she's hard to exercise. Maybe she learned to relax because of our old boy, who knows. As I type this, she's sleeping on the couch. I love the size of this breed. I used to have White German Shepherds, but as I'm getting older the ACD's are easier to handle for me but still look like real dogs. She does like to have "work" to do, and I have to come up with new things for her all the time.
Great video! this breed is unique in nature, needs a strong hand and leader! They are amazing if you put time and effort into them! Defiantly not a pushover breed at all! They are entertaining and loving!
Beautiful baby! PRO TIP: Get a tennis racket, smack that tennis ball a mile, less work for you and more fun for him. My Aussie Shepard/Lab/Aussie Cattle/Poodle LOVES IT!
Yes indeed. Primarily because the novelty wears off after puppy stage, and ordinary people can't handle high strung ACDs. If you don't learn to work with it, it will become destructive, abusive and stray...especially when they're older. They become blind and deaf...a throwback to genetics with dalmatians. Don't get one if you can't (won't) handle the responsibility.
I rescued a 2 year old Blue Heeler/Great Pyrenees mix. She is probably too much dog for me but we are going to make it work. But getting a dog like this at the start of the wet Seattle winter is definitely a challenge. Unfortunately she came very animal reactive (this was why she was returned to the pound as she attacks dogs) so as we are going to work on an e-collar as in a month or 2. My biggest goal is to be able to get her to be able to be off leash with me and not reactive, but that is going to take some time... all the rabbits and cats look so tasty :D
So glad you mentioned the shrill bark 😂 my red is 5 months old and his bark is pretty deep but my 2 year old blue has the highest pitched, most shrill bark ever lol
They are actually great with a family. Just have to be brought up in one.. Other dogs are also a necessity. We have 4 ACD. We just got our fourth 4 months ago and she was the hardest out of the others. I wouldn't own any other dog and I've had English Mastiffs, Rotties and Dobermans. ACD are the best of the best.
I have a cattle dog pup.. it is super challenging… all the stereotypes are true.. but he’s a lot of fun… I also don’t recommend the breed 😂 ppl ask all the time …
Wellll .... Ive got myself inba spot. My rescue society received a female blue heeler who was 3 years old, ready to deliver her 3rd litter any minute. She had beennkept in a pen inna puppy mill her whole life. Thinking Id have a few daysvto get rsady, I brought hervhome andvshe delivered 3vpuppies that night, one dead by morning because she lay on him. I had absolutely no idea what a blue heeler was. I had never had a dog have puppies. Im 65 years old, small house and yard,mwith 2 cats. So, Miss Pepper has been with me 3 years now. She isca velcro dog. I took her for a few walks, but she balked hard, tripped me, and I shattered my shoulder, cheekbone, and eye socket. I feel guilty she getsclittle exercise, butvshe is not destructive at all, and has a 3 yo male shihbtzu we adopted at 8 weeks when we gave up her puppies. The question I have is howvto enrich her life. She plays with the small dog carefully, but doesnt have a clue what fetch is. She is great with women,but slow warms to men. Sigh.
how hot? They were bred for the heat of Australia but i have found mine doesn't love heat. He is always seeking shade. That being said their coat is pretty all-weather and they were designed to be outdoors in harsh brush etc. If they have access to water and shade they should be okay.
@@photofusionartI’m in the extreme Texas heat and humidity and if you start them off indoors, they’ll want to stay indoors and can’t adapt to the heat as well. Best to start them outdoors a lot. Lots of play, lots of water, wet them down. You’ll be fine
My red heeler mix rules the neighborhood dogs. Any size anytime. Now that she is 13 she has slowed down a little. But Very stubborn and very well behaved. She loves to chase down the balls but forget bringing it back unless she wants a belly rub 😂
oh no, i wish i had seen your video last week, I just rescued ACD mix, although he looks purebreed except has floppy ears. what i have learned in your video is this is not the right dog for me!!
I have Anatolian shepherds and an Aussie. I’ve raised Great Pyrenees, labs, pits, etc and have a working farm with cows and goats. How does this breed compare with what I’ve had experience with? I love my Aussie, but his long hair in the summer in Arkansas is brutal. So I was looking to find a short haired, working dog to work the cows and the goats but not be overly aggressive. Any thoughts?
If you get the right heeler then it could be perfect. By right i mean one that isnt too aggressive and minds you well. Part of that is training, part is genetics. Mine for example is very eager to please and actually not too aggressive unless I ask him to be. In your setting, they could potentially be a great fit.
I just fostered my friend’s cattle dog yesterday. I hope he’s a good fit for our family of cats and dogs. (Seems great with my elderly pitbull, not sure about the cats.) I also work out on a few acres land at my bosses regularly, so that will be great to have a road dog with me at work. Other days I’m an electrician with long days gone, so I hope he can manage the overdrive while I’m away. Thanks for posting this, haha too late though for me to check it out. I couldn’t resist helping my friend out. Joker, He’s a loyal dog. And already following me and commands. I am very impressed with him. I used to have a family rotty and he was the most intelligent dog I known at the time. This dog seems right along those lines if not more. Especially since I feel like we have been bonded for a long time.
I agree 200% I have a 2 year old pit mix and he keeps me moving and motivated and I'm blessed to have that.
I got my heeler when I live in an apartment, but I was living in Colorado and spent most of my free time just hiking around the mountains from my front door. Now I own my own property out here in the Colorado mountains, and am getting a second heeler. It's gonna be fun, I'm just gonna use my same old tactics: consistency and patience.
Getting two of them about 6 months apart was extremely helpful. They play together when I'm not in the mood.
I have an Australian cattle dog and German Shepherd mix, she is high energy. The only thing that gets me is the high pitched whine she puts out if we don’t go to bed on her time, lol! Very much a creature of habit, every routine has to be done on the clock.
Great advice, I hope people who are thinking about being an Australian cattle dog owner see this video.
💯 they have to have a job and 1000% You, the owner, have to be in control..... Awesome video. I love seeing Cowboy. You definitely hit every point I stress to people who always say they want a Heeler. 4 years was Ciela's magic number, also. She is 7 now....
Thanks! how is she at 7 years now?
@diydogguy definitely not full throttle every waking hour. I noticed she definitely matured over the last year, and really Lazer focuses on commands. We take her everywhere so we make sure she 100% listens. I have had to explain more than once why my Heeler is not scared of someone's Pit Bull. They usually get pretty upset. I explain exactly what you said in the video.....I express everything in your video to anybody that tells us, oh we want a Heeler your dog is soooooo good. I have had heelers my whole life, not one personality is the same but all of them are stubborn... 😂. Keep up the awesome work. #crazyredheeler
@diydogguy She has definitely matured. She is not going 100 mph 24 hours a day. She is Lazer focused on her commands and we definitely make sure she knows we are in charge because we take her everywhere.
Accurate description. I have a 4+ y.o. blue heeler that's like Cowboy. Love her totally. I've had a Jack Russell, Rottie, and several Malinois. Nothing like an ACD for toughness, fearlessness (going towards the noise at night), loyalty, desire to play... I live on a river so to us ACD stands for Aquatic Cattle Dog--she swims to cool off or to fetch. My female blue heeler has a male Malinois brother. They play tug of war and have the occasional joint Zoomies in which my ACD treats the Mal like a wayward cow, running alongside the Mal will exerting her will roughly. The ACD takes ZERO crap from the Malinois and is the alpha. My ACD's "job" around the property is to bring me sticks to keep the property "clean."
that's crazy even with a mal!
This was so good to hear! I was wondering how they might be around water I am picking up my ACD/Heeler puppy 12/7 I got big plans for us! 😂
Have fun with your ACD puppy. How can you not? Tip I used: When you get your pup, bring an old towel, rub the towel on the pup's mom, so the pup will have the mom's scent on the drive to your house.
@@williamrosen7483 Great Suggestion and I will be doing so, thank you. Count down begins...1 week today!
My rescue mutt is mostly APBT, ACD and Boxer. She gets energy, toughness and stubbornness from all of them. But she also a bit Chow and somehow got all the Chow's primitive dog traits and is more independent and less interested in pleasing her owner than her main breeds. She's a handful, but I still love her
Great video! I have a 14 year old foster girl. Took a long time for her to trust me. I always say she is the dog and I am the cow!
I am Australian and I got my red heeler as a guard dog she’s great at that and she loves other dogs and people
But she excels at guarding me and my property
I m a retired person so y dog is happy having me here it she frets when I’m away longer than a day o keep this in mind
I have Anatolian shepherds and an Aussie. I’ve raised Great Pyrenees, labs, pits, etc and have a working farm with cows and goats. How does this breed compare with what I’ve had experience with? I love my Aussie, but his long hair in the summer in Arkansas is brutal. So I was looking to find a short haired, working dog to work the cows and the goats but not be overly aggressive. Any thoughts?
I have a five year old red heeler everything you’ve said so far has been on Point thank you for your insight
It looks like you live in California or a similar climate. They were bred in Australia. Do you think they would be able to handle the northern winters well? Just a thought.
What is your opinion on these dogs for doing weekly hikes and even doing at least one week-long hike every month in the Canadian Rockies--especially in winter outings as well? My neighbour has a blue heeler and I take her out almost daily in the backwoods when I do a coffee break from the computer. I've thought about one of these dogs or an Australian shepherd.
They thrive hiking and make great off leash trail companions with proper training. Didnt take much training to teach mine to stay close...they want to herd you and keep an eye on you. We just did a hike in the snow and mine did struggle just because he is so stocky...he is standard size, but his legs aren't the longest and it was fresh powder. A full size aussie is a larger dog with longer legs. But there are cattle dogs with longer legs than mine that likely wouldn't struggle as much...
@@diydogguy Pepper, my neighbor's dog I take with me each afternoon into the backwoods, is a great companion. I had a feeling heelers would be good for hikes and campouts. Are they OK for winter snow and negative temps (in the Celsius range)? A year from now, I am planning to get my own house in the rural forest areas where I am and considering a heeler. It's because I've spent a few years with my neighbour's dog--she's been great. Winter time, I take her snowshoeing. But gets dicey for her when it's -12 degrees Celsius, so I take her back to her home.
My cattle dog/corgi cross LOVES his herding ball BUT due to him occasionally trying to bite it, has ground off (partially) his canine teeth. Any suggestions on what we could get to, hopefully, wear him out "herding", but not so hard on his teeth. Softer balls tend to be bitten into pieces by Archie (and don't hold his interest as well as his "bowling ball"). Thanks for all your helpful videos.
Herding dogs worked on the farm day and night. Sunup to whenever the family stopped working. Then often the dogs stayed in the barn and guarded against wildlife. Heelers are all purpose farm dogs that can herd all day, stand up to the meanest livestock, work with the handler but yet can herd making there own decisions- then took care of the outdoors all night. Not all herding dogs can do that but a good heeler can!
exactly
You speak the truth. My tri color one year old is in the pipe 5x5.
I agree 100 percent- energy not the problem can be relaxed but SO reactive to other dogs and controlling him on leash can be very challenging if he sees a cat or a dog he thinks is disrespecting him ! Good guard dog though…
Hiya and thank you for your video.
Although I have a pretty good understanding of the behavior, temperament etc… of the Australian cattle dog I found your video helpful.
I have the opportunity to adopt a 5 month old neutered male from a vet clinic/shelter near Pgh.
All I know about him so far is, his name is Aboo, he came in with his 5 litter mates and is the only one that hasn’t been adopted. He spills his water and makes a mess with his poop/pee. I don’t think he’s housebroken. I was told that they think he’s stressed from being in a cage/crate the majority of his time. Honestly I can’t imagine a heeler being caged for any amount of time.
I am an older woman that works full time and is often gone all day.
I have a 14 yr old female Husky/Lab mix and a 1 1/2 yr old female Shiba Inu.
I have a large house with a 1/4 acre fenced yard and a dog door so they can freely come and go. They have lots of room to run and play. We DO go for walks/hikes on the weekends and off times.
My questions are: Are they easily housebroken?
Do you think he’d be a good fit for us?
I appreciate any and all advice you can offer. Thank you!
I have pictures of him but I’m not sure how to attach them.
no unfortunately - a puppy when gone all day? Unfortunately his upbringing does not sound well suited for a home without supervision or activities for the whole day, day after day. They are working dogs, not really pets until recently. It's like having a high functioning child prone to acting out simply from boredom (i was that kid!). If you want to rescue him from that awful crate maybe consider fostering!! And help him find an active family with maybe someone who works remote. or has a farm.
Shrill bark indeed, and our ACD girl always has something to "say" and wants to have the last word. The shrill bark is useful however, since our old boy is almost deaf now but he can still hear her. I tell her to get him, and she just lets out one of her barks and he comes trotting. She doesn't like to retrieve though, she likes brain work more. She gets tired out quickly and doesn't like the heat, she's a blue heeler, and wants to go inside even before I do. I don't feel she's hard to exercise. Maybe she learned to relax because of our old boy, who knows. As I type this, she's sleeping on the couch. I love the size of this breed. I used to have White German Shepherds, but as I'm getting older the ACD's are easier to handle for me but still look like real dogs. She does like to have "work" to do, and I have to come up with new things for her all the time.
yes i suppose the shrillness can come in handy if you're hard of hearing haha
Great video! this breed is unique in nature, needs a strong hand and leader! They are amazing if you put time and effort into them! Defiantly not a pushover breed at all! They are entertaining and loving!
agree with all your points!
Beautiful baby! PRO TIP: Get a tennis racket, smack that tennis ball a mile, less work for you and more fun for him. My Aussie Shepard/Lab/Aussie Cattle/Poodle LOVES IT!
Yes- be informed. There’s a cattle dog now on the national mill dog rescue website waiting for a home.
unfortunately there are a lot out there in need of homes
We go for walks every day! We have a big backyard and she runs around during the day. She just got her Canine Good Citizen Certificate.
Yes indeed. Primarily because the novelty wears off after puppy stage, and ordinary people can't handle high strung ACDs. If you don't learn to work with it, it will become destructive, abusive and stray...especially when they're older. They become blind and deaf...a throwback to genetics with dalmatians. Don't get one if you can't (won't) handle the responsibility.
I just lost my Ben in August … I loved him soooo much and yes they are a challenge but worth the challenge ❤️
I rescued a 2 year old Blue Heeler/Great Pyrenees mix. She is probably too much dog for me but we are going to make it work. But getting a dog like this at the start of the wet Seattle winter is definitely a challenge. Unfortunately she came very animal reactive (this was why she was returned to the pound as she attacks dogs) so as we are going to work on an e-collar as in a month or 2. My biggest goal is to be able to get her to be able to be off leash with me and not reactive, but that is going to take some time... all the rabbits and cats look so tasty :D
So glad you mentioned the shrill bark 😂 my red is 5 months old and his bark is pretty deep but my 2 year old blue has the highest pitched, most shrill bark ever lol
its piercing LOL
My blue heeler when she wants a belly rub, her bark hurts my ears!
They are actually great with a family. Just have to be brought up in one.. Other dogs are also a necessity. We have 4 ACD. We just got our fourth 4 months ago and she was the hardest out of the others. I wouldn't own any other dog and I've had English Mastiffs, Rotties and Dobermans. ACD are the best of the best.
I have a cattle dog pup.. it is super challenging… all the stereotypes are true.. but he’s a lot of fun… I also don’t recommend the breed 😂 ppl ask all the time …
nice, how old?
@@diydogguyMax is 4 and a half months old… I’m in the thick of it 😂😂😂
Wellll .... Ive got myself inba spot. My rescue society received a female blue heeler who was 3 years old, ready to deliver her 3rd litter any minute. She had beennkept in a pen inna puppy mill her whole life. Thinking Id have a few daysvto get rsady, I brought hervhome andvshe delivered 3vpuppies that night, one dead by morning because she lay on him. I had absolutely no idea what a blue heeler was. I had never had a dog have puppies. Im 65 years old, small house and yard,mwith 2 cats. So, Miss Pepper has been with me 3 years now. She isca velcro dog. I took her for a few walks, but she balked hard, tripped me, and I shattered my shoulder, cheekbone, and eye socket. I feel guilty she getsclittle exercise, butvshe is not destructive at all, and has a 3 yo male shihbtzu we adopted at 8 weeks when we gave up her puppies. The question I have is howvto enrich her life. She plays with the small dog carefully, but doesnt have a clue what fetch is. She is great with women,but slow warms to men. Sigh.
You should try an Australian cattle dog and Jack Russell. He's quite the little ball of energy.
My neighbor has that mix- so cute!
Can this breed be kept outdoors all the time in a hot environment? Thanks
how hot? They were bred for the heat of Australia but i have found mine doesn't love heat. He is always seeking shade. That being said their coat is pretty all-weather and they were designed to be outdoors in harsh brush etc. If they have access to water and shade they should be okay.
Texas hot. But will have shade and water etc.
@@photofusionartI’m in the extreme Texas heat and humidity and if you start them off indoors, they’ll want to stay indoors and can’t adapt to the heat as well. Best to start them outdoors a lot. Lots of play, lots of water, wet them down. You’ll be fine
My red heeler mix rules the neighborhood dogs. Any size anytime. Now that she is 13 she has slowed down a little. But Very stubborn and very well behaved. She loves to chase down the balls but forget bringing it back unless she wants a belly rub
😂
size doesn't matter for them...they think they are giants
Absolutely. She's taken on 100+lb pits and sends them running 😅
Also Very protective of me. Faced off with a 200lb Havelina!
Such a good time!
indeed
I feel for the family who gets an ACD based on having seen 'Bluey' only to find themselves pushed around in their own homes 😂
ya no kidding!
oh no, i wish i had seen your video last week, I just rescued ACD mix, although he looks purebreed except has floppy ears. what i have learned in your video is this is not the right dog for me!!
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My sis's shepard is a total bully to her other dog lmao😅 he jus takes it and does nothing.
didn't hear a damn thing you said,,, blah blah blah ,,, HB
the perfect person for a heeler! LOL...love it
I have Anatolian shepherds and an Aussie. I’ve raised Great Pyrenees, labs, pits, etc and have a working farm with cows and goats. How does this breed compare with what I’ve had experience with? I love my Aussie, but his long hair in the summer in Arkansas is brutal. So I was looking to find a short haired, working dog to work the cows and the goats but not be overly aggressive. Any thoughts?
If you get the right heeler then it could be perfect. By right i mean one that isnt too aggressive and minds you well. Part of that is training, part is genetics. Mine for example is very eager to please and actually not too aggressive unless I ask him to be. In your setting, they could potentially be a great fit.