blue heeler

noun

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While the energetic breed (known as blue heelers or red heelers) have been around a long time, some folks are just now beginning to understand their needs. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2025 Animal: Nemo, 2-year-old Australian cattle dog/blue heeler mix, #960539. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025 Bandit is also based on a blue heeler belonging to Brumm’s father's friend. Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025 Kiersten points out that his commitment to keeping the romance alive in their relationship is also part of his blue heeler qualities. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blue heeler

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First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blue heeler was in 1900

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“Blue heeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20heeler. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

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