The Blue Heeler is a unique and special herding dog from Australia. Straight from the outback they are widely known as 'Heelers' for their habit of nipping at the heels of cattle. They make great farm and ranch dogs with their hard-working nature and can also compete in Obedience and Agility sports because of their intelligence. These dogs made their way to the US after soldiers in WW2 returned home with them. They quickly gained popularity because of their loyal temperament and alert nature. Read on to find out if the Australian Cattle dog could be a suitable pet for your household