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About
Roscoe, The Blue Heeler |
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Roscoe, a
Purebred Blue Heeler was
rescued by
Whitney from
United States. |
Here's how
Whitney describes
Roscoe :
Roscoe is the cutest and most beautiful dog... but of course, i am a little biased. i am still not sure if he is purebred blue heeler, but he looks exactly like one. he has the cutest black patch on his behind right at the base of the tail. he also has the cutest big black patch over is left eye.. and two brown spots where eyebrows would be. he is very expressive with his ears. he is the sweetest, most loving dog. |
Does
Roscoe 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
This is where i question the purebred blue heeler. is is a very mellow, chilled dog, when we aren't playing. he loves to chew on his bones when we are just hanging out, but as soon as he hears those car keys jingle, he is sitting at the door waiting to go out. he is very protective as his breed is, and very very smart. i taught him how to shake using only 3 treats... but of course, to enforce it, i gave him more... but he picked it up so quickly. he is very sensitive and protective of me. when i am crying, he is there to comfort me. when i first rescued him, he still had the herding instincts, but he quickly learned not to do them. he is still learning with somethings, and is very eager to learn and please. |
Special Achievement of Roscoe :
I've had dogs all my life: growing up as a kid, and in college, with my roommates dogs. i have never had a dog of my own. i moved out to colorado about a year and 1/2 ago. i lived here for a year without having a dog, because i knew i wanted a medium to large dog, and i was living in an apartment, and knew it wouldn't be fair to have a dog. well, last july, i just couldn't take it anymore.. i needed to have a dog. but, i am young, and still have a lot of responsibilities in my life, so i knew i couldn't handle having a puppy... and the world is full of so many loving, beautiful dogs who deserve a good home... so i went to the shelter. i knew, when i walked in there, i wouldn't be picking out a dog, he would pick me out. as i am going down rows and rows of dogs, with the pain in my heart growing bigger and bigger... i still didn't find one. there were 2-3 dogs per enclosed area, all jumping around to get my attention. not one stole my heart... as i am nearing the end, i see a lone dog in an encaged area. he's sitting in the back corner, all curled up, with his eye swollen and goopy. i walk over, as does he... i kneel down to get a better look at him, and he throws his ears up and gives me a big smile... i didn't even know dogs smiled like that... but my roscoe did. he had picked me out. i didn't care what was wrong with him, i wanted him. when they brought him in the room, and it was like i had owned him as a puppy... he even knew/learned his new name by the end of the day. he listened to me, and respected me, and most of all... he just seemed so grateful, and continues to be grateful everyday. of course, i'd love to win the contest, but i am really just looking to tell the world how wonderful roscoe is, and how fulfilling and amazing it feels to rescue a dog. it's true dogs are loyal and will love you forever, but a rescue dog emphasizes that tenfold. |
Whitney's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
Active people. roscoe took very well to my boyfriends 3 year old neice, when introduced in the right way. played with her a bit too.. so families would be good... but active families. |
About
Bandit, The Blue Heeler |
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Bandit, a
Purebred Blue Heeler was
adopted by
Dave Hamaker from
United States. |
Here's how
Dave Hamaker describes
Bandit :
The actual breed is australian cattle dog. he is very possessive, aggressive and stubborn. he is very smart and is a fast learner if it is something he wants to learn. he will do many things and learns on his own quite fast. he does not do the things he doesn't want to like come, stay, don't bark and many things like this. |
Does
Bandit 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
Yes, he is somewhat like a typical blue heeler. i am breaking him in with groups of dogs and people attempting to socialize him. his aggression is something i am really trying to control. |
Special Achievement of Bandit :
How can i train him to do the simple things like come and stay as i am fearful that he will get hurt if he doesn't listen. |
Dave Hamaker's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
Prior dog owners and a family that has time to devote to the dog or he gets bored very easily and then will think up something to do and typically it is something that you won't like. |
About
Bandit, The Blue Heeler |
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Bandit, a
Purebred Blue Heeler was
adopted by
Susan from
Australia. |
Here's how
Susan describes
Bandit :
Beautiful! clever, loving and gently. typically marked, medium sized, sometimes bordering on stocky. high energy, happy. |
Does
Bandit 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
Highly intelligent. understood both english and sign. when there was more than one person in the house he would position himself halfway in between and when only one, by their side constantly. did not require a lead to be walked, walked by my side with only finger movements to guide him. high energy, no aggression at all. |
Special Achievement of Bandit :
Bandit has been my best friend since i found him where i considered to be inappropriate, a suburban pet shop, in 1996. he was like a little bear and he had a black eye mask. since then we have gone through marriage breakup, death of a parent, an abusive relationship to finally a stable life. as a working dog he needed to be kept busy so he learned to help around the house, carrying things, getting the papers, getting my slippers when i got home from work. he was very intelligent and when we introduced the cats to the family, he again took all in his stride and coexisted happily with them. sadly, we lost this beautiful man on 17 november 2008. cannot believe how sad i am still. |
Susan's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
People who have a lot of land and/or are prepared to take this dog for lots of exercise. if you put a lot of time and love in you will have an amazing friend. they can be destructive if bored and they should never be left for long periods on their own. |
About
Smokey, The Blue Heeler |
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Smokey, a
Purebred Blue Heeler was
taken in by
Janet Mace from
United States. |
Here's how
Janet Mace describes
Smokey :
Full of energy very loyal and very protective curious about everything! |
Does
Smokey 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
Definitely yes! he likes to "heel" me by following me and nipping at the back of my shoes like he's herding cattle. he hears and sees everything that's going on and is very protective of our home and of me! |
Special Achievement of Smokey :
He loves to watch television!he'll sit for long periods of time and stare at the screen like he understands what they're saying! he loved watching the swimmers at the summer olympics. a micheal phelps fan i guess! |
Janet Mace's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
A family that has the time to play , take long walks, that doesn't mind alot of dog hair on everything !! |
About
Bj, The Blue Heeler |
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Bj, a
Purebred Blue Heeler was
adopted by
Diana from
Australia. |
Here's how
Diana describes
Bj :
He is still very young and learning everyday.we love him very much but sometimes he is very naughty. |
Does
Bj 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
Yes he nips when he doesn't get his own way. |
Diana's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
Anyone they are the best dogs |
About
Zouzou, The Blue Heeler |
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Zouzou, a
Purebred Blue Heeler was
rescued by
Hank Bentley from
United States. |
Here's how
Hank Bentley describes
Zouzou :
Very loving, smart as a whip, very obedient, listens to me speaking in a normal coversational voice and obeys my wishes, eats whatever i feed her.
she is not a dog.....she is a companion. |
Does
Zouzou 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
Yes. nips hands when she does not want you to leave. |
Hank Bentley's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
Ideal for someone living by themselves. |
About
Shadow, The Blue Heeler |
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Shadow, a
Purebred Blue Heeler was
rescued by
Joyce from
United States. |
Here's how
Joyce describes
Shadow :
Dark with lots of secrets. she's two years old, spayed, looks to have had a litter, quick learner, distracted by small animals.
the shelter said she's a blue heeler mix. |
Does
Shadow 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
I don't know enough about her breed other than we chose her for her intelligence, temperament and size. she loves attention and she has a good right hook if she doesn't get it. she's not interested in squeaky toys, but boy can she chew in record speed. since we started walking her before and after we get home, the chewing has slowed down. considerably. we can't wait to train her correctly and learn new tricks. |
Special Achievement of Shadow :
She's a sweet girl and a 30 pound angel who is going to help our family lose 30 pounds(collectively) as we are walking her twice a day. |
Joyce's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
Families who take their dogs everywhere to exercise them, socialize them and just show off with a great, loyal dog. |
About
Cody, The Blue Heeler |
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Cody, a
Purebred Blue Heeler was
rescued by
Catherine from
United States. |
Here's how
Catherine describes
Cody :
Cody is very smart and learns very quickly. stays with you all the time. very loving. |
Does
Cody 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
Can be aggressive with other dogs and if he is board with what you are asking him to do he doesn't do it. have to stop training sessions on a good note if you see he is getting board. |
Catherine's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
People with patience |
About
Shadow, The Blue Heeler |
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Shadow, a
Mixed Breed Blue Heeler was
rescued by
Bea from
Canada. |
Here's how
Bea describes
Shadow :
Little bundle of energy that needs a job |
Does
Shadow 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
Definitively! she "eyes" her buddy, like collies do with sheep, but then goes after the legs, like the blue heelers do. she also went after our horse's nose and legs, just to get some of it's grain ... she was also known to heard the previous owner's cat. |
Special Achievement of Shadow :
She was not socialized properly as a puppy (the family that had her just locked her in the backyard), and therefore she is scared of a lot of "normal" things. so we are working hard on taking her to different places, getting her used to everything, including other dogs and cars.
on a funny note: her tongue is too long and is sticking out when she tries to concentrate or when she is asleep. |
Bea's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
A very active family, that goes for long hikes or bike rides with their dogs, also perferrably owns some property. |
About
Sonja Cameron, The Blue Heeler |
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Sonja Cameron, a
Mixed Breed Blue Heeler was
adopted by
Sonja Cameron from
Canada. |
Here's how
Sonja Cameron describes
Sonja Cameron :
Mira is " alpha" ,very moody, nippy, i can't trust her with my cats--she nearly killed one. so now i keep her/cats seperated.she has improved since i have started taking her to doggy day care. seems to enjoy this and gets along with dogs of her size.still very protective of food dish.and i have been bitten by her. |
Does
Sonja cameron 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
I have heard australian cattle dogs can be nippy.she looks more like a kelpie. don't know much about chocolate labs.i have had a blue heeler in the pass but "mira" is nothing like that dog.i did have the the vet |
Special Achievement of Sonja Cameron :
I'm frustrated ,at loss about who to go to for help in training this alpha dog. i have been taking her to doggy daycare/playing with her outside/going for many walks/and she goes to work with me most of the time. |
Sonja Cameron's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
Someone who has alot of experience. |
About
Cole, The Blue Heeler |
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Cole, a
Mixed Breed Blue Heeler was
adopted by
Robin Bishop from
United States. |
Here's how
Robin Bishop describes
Cole :
Oh man,cole is amazing right now we are learning sign langue . cole is very easy to train besides all the tricks he knows..cole had a hard time when he was a puppy he grew a tumor type in his mounth about the size of a golf ball,we took him to the vet.he has no pain with his mouth so when the vet told us to put him down ,bet the vet could not belive he was in such great shape and very playful but that we shoud put him down..but i didn't i cryed alot,our other dog we had started licking coles mouth it is now healed he dose have a lump but now small enough he can close his mouth and he could't before he is a mircle dog and i love him..there is nothing i tryed teaching him thst he did't do very well for me..there is so much i can go on forever and you would get borded |
Does
Cole 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
Yes cole loves to heal us when we are in the yard playing with him he has from the time we got him from the pound |
Special Achievement of Cole :
Well cole is so good we we go on walks or people over they think he's alot older and surpised to find out he's only 2 everyone is amaded how well trained he is.. |
Robin Bishop's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
Someone that is active and must have time to spend daily with this breed |
About
Cassie, The Blue Heeler |
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Cassie, a
Mixed Breed Blue Heeler was
rescued by
Lynette Pritchard from
Australia. |
Here's how
Lynette Pritchard describes
Cassie :
Crazy, nutcase of a dog, easily distracted but at the same loyal and fun to be around. adhd for dogs??? |
Does
Cassie 's behavior show the inherent Blue Heeler
characteristics?
Not sure, we believe it may have something to do with the breeds but also her upbringing before i acquired her. no history prior to my ownership is known. |
Special Achievement of Cassie :
A daily challenge, but a joy to be around as she is such a fun loving dog. |
Lynette Pritchard's advice on what type of family should adopt
a Blue Heeler:
Activ family willing to put in the time to exercise and train. |
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