blue heeler

noun

Examples of blue heeler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The popular Australian children's TV series was created in 2018 and revolves around Bluey, a 6-year-old blue heeler puppy, and her family, including her father Bandit, mother Chilli and younger sister, Bingo. The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 Earlier this spring, a pack of free-roaming hounds — identified as three Labrador mixes, two Queensland blue heelers and a husky — slaughtered a herd of goats and two sheep. Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024 Naturally, most of my son’s presents this year are going to be Bluey-themed, and lucky for me, the adorable blue heeler pop is wildly popular: Her likeness can be found on everything from Hanna Andersson pajamas and Squishmallows to water bottles and even a toothbrush set. Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 8 Dec. 2023 Naturally, most of my son’s presents this year are going to be-themed, and lucky for me, the adorable blue heeler pop is wildly popular: Her likeness can be found on everything from Hanna Andersson pajamas and Squishmallows to water bottles and even a toothbrush set. Ashleigh Morley, Parents, 8 Dec. 2023 Pet of the week is an Australian cattle dog/blue heeler who loves to go walking Animal: Buttermilk Biscuit, Australian cattle dog and blue heeler mix, 3 years #855425. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2023 No small feat for a little blue heeler dog. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2022 Niko is a blue heeler/Australian shepherd mix. Katie Miwa, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2020 Bluey's Big Play will feature puppet versions of the titular blue heeler and her family. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Jan. 2023

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Word History

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 25 Apr. 2024.

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