1
a
: one that heels
2
a
: a henchman of a local political boss
b
: a worker for a local party organization
especially
: ward heeler
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That independent instinct can lead to some mischief at home though; heelers have been known to herd kids or other pets.
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Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The blue heeler lunged again and attacked the child’s back, according to the New York Post.
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Ronn Blitzer , Mitch Picasso,
FOXNews.com,
17 Nov. 2025
Human or heeler, mom life is beautifully complex—and characters like Chilli remind us that’s ok.
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Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
15 Nov. 2025
When the steer changes directions, the heeler (right) ropes the back feet.
—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The blue heeler lunged again and attacked the child’s back, according to the New York Post.
—
Ronn Blitzer , Mitch Picasso,
FOXNews.com,
17 Nov. 2025
Human or heeler, mom life is beautifully complex—and characters like Chilli remind us that’s ok.
—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
15 Nov. 2025
When the steer changes directions, the heeler (right) ropes the back feet.
—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Heeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heeler. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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