Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introducing the Blue Heeler ..................................... 11
Chapter 2 – Blue Heeler History .................................................. 14
When Was the Blue Heeler Developed? .....................14
What Were Blue Heelers Bred For? ............................15
Chapter 3 – Blue Heeler Breed Standards .................................... 22
What are the Breed Descriptions for the Blue Heeler? ....22
How Big Do Blue Heeler Get? ....................................23
What is the Blue Heeler’s Personality? ........................24
Chapter 4 – Is the Blue Heeler the Right Dog For Me? ................ 29
What is the Blue Heeler Temperament? .....................30
Will the Blue Heeler be a Good Addition to
My Family? ..................................................................32
Will a Blue Heeler Get Along with My Children? ......33
Will a Blue Heeler Get Along with My Other Pets? ...34
Chapter 5 - Where Do I Find a Blue Heeler Puppy? .................... 36
Are Blue Heeler Breeders Hard to Find? .....................37
How Do I Find a Responsible Blue Heeler Breeder? .... 37
Chapter 6 – What Should I Be Cautious of with Blue Heeler
Puppy Mills and Backyard Breeders? ......................... 43
How Do I Know If I Am Dealing with a Puppy
Mill Breeder? ...............................................................43
What Are Some Signs To Look For That May
Indicate I Am Contacting a Puppy Mill? .....................45
Chapter 7 – How Do I Prepare to Bring My Blue Heeler Home? ... 49
How Do I Puppy-Proof My Home For My
Blue Heeler Puppy? .....................................................49
What Blue Heeler Supplies Do I Need?
Blue Heeler Gear .........................................................55
Chapter 8 – What Should I Feed My Blue Heeler? ....................... 63
What Are the Nutritional Requirements of
Blue Heelers? ...............................................................63
What Should I Feed My Adult Blue Heeler? ..............64
Chapter 9 – Blue Heeler Training: How Is It Done? .................... 75
What Should I Know About Blue Heeler Training? ...75
How To House Train Your Blue Heeler Puppy ..........76
Chapter 10 – How Do I Keep My Blue Heeler Healthy? ................ 81
How Should I Find a Veterinarian For My
Blue Heeler Puppy? .....................................................81
Chapter 11 – What Do I Need to Know About Blue Heeler
Grooming? ............................................................... 90
Blue Heeler Grooming Tools ......................................91
Chapter 12 – Should I Show My Blue Heeler? ............................... 97
How Are Blue Heelers Classified By Kennel Clubs? ...98
Can Any Blue Heeler Be Shown at a Dog Show? .......99
Chapter 13 – What Do I Need to Know About Working
Blue Heelers? ......................................................... 101
Chapter 14 – What Do I Need to Know About Blue Heeler
Breeding, Pregnancy, and Birth? ............................. 105
Chapter 15 – Are Miniature Blue Heelers Legitimate? ................. 115
Chapter 16 – What Are Common Blue Heeler Mixes? ................. 117
Chapter 17 – How Do I Care for My Aging Blue Heeler? ............ 121
Chapter 18- Conclusion To Th e Blue Heeler ................................ 130
Bonus Chapter – Your Trusted Blue Heeler Resource List ........... 133
