The Queensland Heeler is also known as Australian Heeler, Hall's Heeler, Blue Heeler, Australian Cattledog, Australischer Treibhund, ACD or simply Heeler. Developed by pioneer settlers in Australia during the 19th century, the Queensland Heeler is a robust working dog needed on large ranches in the outback.
Known as the 'Heeler' due to its herding skill of snapping and biting cattle's heels, the Queensland Heeler is well-muscled, powerful, yet very agile dogs who can cover large distances. They have a very unique look that can be easily spotted amongst other dogs and animals, so it is definitely easy to spot this herding dog in the fields! An amazing dog with an amazing personality. The intelligent and courageous dog is a leader of the pack and will follow his owner to the end.
