Red and Blue Heelers
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Red and Blue Heelers
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Australian Cattle Dog is a breed of dog developed in Australia in the 1800s by cross-breeding Dingos with Blue Merle collies, Dalmatians, and Kelpies. The result was a dog that has an identical build to a dingo but with a thicker body and speckled coat. By 1893, the Australian Cattle Dog was created and has been known by several other names such as Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Queensland Heeler, and Australian Heeler.
The Australian Cattle Dog is sturdy, compact, agile, and strong. They are proportionately slightly longer than they are tall and their heads are broad with wide set ears that are triangular and erect. Their necks are long and become broader towards the body. Their mouth is often tight, clean, and their eyes are oval shaped.
When this breed moves, they are quick and sudden without making much sound. They are focused and intense in their actions which are important when herding. Their coat is a smooth double coat that helps protect them from the rain, sun, and keeps them warm during the winter and cool during the summer. The coloring should be speckled with blue or red throughout the body. The head often has black and tan or darker red markings and many have a diamond of white on the forehead.
Australian Cattle Dogs have high energy levels and active minds. They do best if they have space to run and romp. They need plenty of exercise and thrive when they have a job or an activity to participate in such as a sport, training sessions, or any activity that engages their mind and body. Just going for walks around the neighborhood aren�t enough for this breed. They will need to be engaged in games of fetch, frisbee, and if they are well-socialized, dog daycare to burn off energy and fight off boredom.
This breed is a great family dog and loves spending time with people. They are often protective of their �pack� and will bark and alert their family if a stranger approaches the door or if any foreign object comes within the realm of their home such as a bike, car, or another dog walking by. It�s important to train them well and to establish leadership so they know what is ok and isn�t. This breed can be stubborn but learns quickly.
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Comments (38)
Gary F Richards
Magnificent capture, lighting, shading and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest DOGS - ALL MEDIA
Phyllis Kaltenbach
I keep coming back to this! Beautiful dogs, wonderful capture and reflexions, Elizabeth! VF
Kathy Krause
Fantastic capture Elizabeth! I love the reflections of the two out on a walk or journey. Awesome! L/F
Karen Adams
Love this image of two beautiful pals playing together! The minimal background and reflections give it an abstract feeling too, that I really like!......fv
Lenore Senior
This is fantastic! I love this and your processing! v/f/pin!
Elizabeth Winter replied:
No processing, they are walking on a frozen pond that has started to melt! Thanks Lenore!
Constance Lowery
very good capture of two curious dogs. I especially like the one who is talking to his own reflection. L/Fav