Popular Australian Blue Healer Cattle Dogs

The blue healer is an Australian cattle 

breed developed by Australians to handle herds of cattle at expensive ranches the word healer comes from the fact that these dogs used to hurt the cattle by nipping their heels these dogs want to be active and busy all the time this breed has a strong prey drive and chases cats squirrels or other moving animals blue healers are tough and can handle high temperatures and even rough terrain their attitude towards strangers make them perfect guard dogs these dogs generally work in silence however

If they sense danger they bark an alarm 

in may 1908 blue healers were accepted for registration by the american kennel club the breed became eligible for show in the working group in September of that year and was transferred to the herding group in 1983.

Appearance blue healers have a sturdy 

body with a curved tail they have round heads with pointed ears these dogs have a short double coat the color of the coat can be blue blue mottled or blue speckled the outer coat is short and straight whereas the inner coat is denser . 10 markings might be present on the head partial tan is present on the four legs chest throat jaw and hind legs some dogs have a tan undercoat with a blue outer coat .

Size male blue healers have a height 

ranging from 18 inches to 20 inches whereas females have a height ranging from 17 inches to 19 inches the weight of this breed varies from 30 to 50 pounds .

life span  varies from one dog 

to another the average life expectancy of a blue healer is between 13 to 15 years however some dogs might live longer depending on their health these dogs generally live a healthy life shedding blue healers shed moderately at least twice a year .

Shedding is influenced by many factors 

like hormonal change or one or two weeks in spring blue healers shed their coat heavily to produce a lighter coat for the summer similarly a few weeks in the fall they shed their lighter coat to accommodate a heavier coat for the winter malnutrition can result in excessive shedding in blue healers .

Grooming this breed has a double coat so 

they need brushing twice or thrice a week brushing helps to distribute the body oils evenly and removes dirt the undercoat needs deep brushing to ensure there are no matted hairs bathing these dogs is important when they are dirty to maintain hygiene bathing should not be overdone as it can destroy the body's natural oils and make the skin dry nails should be trimmed once a month to prevent painful tears ears should be checked regularly for bad odor as it indicates ear infection ears should be cleaned properly with an ear solution as they are prone to ear infections while grooming their skin should be checked for rashes or inflammations as it can indicate an infection or allergy .

Temperament blue healers are loyal 

protective cautious and obedient with strangers this breed is watchful and often suspicious they can be dominant towards other dogs and are not recommended around cats temperament and behavior are also shaped by the raising and training of these dogs this breed has strong herding and guarding instincts blue healers must be trained properly or they tend to chase cars and motorcycles their strong dominant nature requires an alpha owner .

Intelligence blue healers are highly 

intelligent dogs and probably the world's best cattle herding breed they have high working intelligence and obedience they can easily solve toy puzzles owing to their intelligence this breed is ranked 10th in the book the intelligence of dogs by Stanley Cory they understand new commands in less than 5 repetitions and obey the first command 95 of the time or better agility this breed is highly agile and is great at agility activities owing to its muscular body agility has been used by dog owners to develop confidence in their dogs and enhance their performance and training agility training also helps to enrich mental stimulation

Exercise blue healers were bred to work all day and therefore they need one to two hours of exercise daily exercise for these dogs is not just a way to release pent-up energy but also to enrich their mental well-being one of the best ways to provide exercise to these dogs is by taking them for daily walks if the dog follows commands well then it can be left off leash for a walk dog backpacks can also be added to the exercise routine to add resistance to the daily walk some other exercise routines can include high intensity gains and strength training high intensity activities keep their muscles in top condition .

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