Blue
Blue, blue-mottled, or blue-speckled with or without tan markings on head and legs. The classic “Blue Heeler” look.
Breed overview
Strong. Compact. Tireless.
The Australian Cattle Dog is a symmetrically built working dog — substance and agility without bulk. Built to move cattle all day, then still watch the gate.
Height
17–20 in
Weight
35–50 lb
Lifespan
12–16 yrs
Group
Herding
Energy
Very high
Coat
Blue / Red
General appearance
A dog that looks like it can work
Hard muscular condition, level topline, deep chest, and a head that signals alert intelligence. Anything soft, weedy, or overdone fights the job.
- Pricked ears, dark oval eyes, and that characteristic watchful glint.
- Weather-resistant double coat — short, dense, straight outer hair.
- Gait: free, supple, tireless — sudden direction changes are part of the design.
Colors
Blue Heeler & Red Speckle
Same breed standard. Different paint. “Blue Heeler” is the nickname; Australian Cattle Dog is the formal name.
Red Speckle
Even red speckle throughout. Same dog underneath — same drive, same loyalty, same need for a job.