We adopted a red heeler late last summer who had been chained up and left for dead...It took a few weeks to completely gain his trust from his past abuse. In time we absolutely fell in love with our heeler....he is the most loyal dog I've ever had. I was walking him in a thick wooded city park one morning. We had jumped a deer along the path and he went crazy...fortunately he was on a leash and after a few moments I finally calmed him down and continued the walk.....wasn't another 50 feet up the path, when he started pulling me towards the woods on the side, whining and refusing to come back to the path. I thought he might see another deer...as I looked in the direction he was, I saw nothing and continued to pull him and tell him..."there's no deer, come on and finish the walk"...but he refused and was even more determined to pull me back towards the woods...that's when I heard a sound....I walked a couple of steps into the woods and looked down at a starving brindle Boxer/pit puppy wagging his tail and whining to get to me. He followed us out and seeing his condition, decided to turn around and walk back to the car and see if he would follow. Long story short he's been with us for 8 months now....the dog wouldn't have survived another night...his ribs were showing and hip bones were pointing through his skin like they were coming through....he's fine now...strong as hell....and he worships the heeler like his hero...they play all day together, pretty much inseparable now....but that dog would have died if it wasn't for my heeler...the pit, who stays starved for affection, took to my wife who is willing to give it...but the heeler follows me everywhere I go...and it's been since I was a kid that I've been so attached to a dog....

@TinRoofACD

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. What a great story! ❤️

@JasonKen-vi7hk

10 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏 I’m so glad that puppy didn’t die

Last year lost my Blue Heeler at the age of 19. What a incredible companion he was

@TinRoofACD

5 ай бұрын

My heart aches for you. I’m so sorry.

Crazy yes, but also crazy like a fox. They have multi layered purpose for their mischief but love to follow instructions and please... especially if they are in charge of how it gets done.

Iv'e had a Red Heeler for 4 years. Had no idea what I was getting into, he was listed at the rescue as a german shepherd mix. Joey and I are finally doing well - he was very reactive and is still very protective of me. He loves me, my daughter and his trainer . . . and hates everyone else. He is the smartest dog I've ever had, and I have rescued eleven dogs over 40 years.

@TinRoofACD

Жыл бұрын

He is So very lucky to have found you. Xo ❤️

@lindabloom6666

Жыл бұрын

@@TinRoofACD We are starting with the Fluent Pet language buttons so that we can talk like humans

@alexacarrillo4339

6 ай бұрын

Our first one was a mislabeled rescue. I am so grateful he worked out and was the best dog around the baby humans I gave him to herd. He lived to over 21. Our second one is so lazy I forget that he at least has the cattle dog intelligence.

I have a heeler mix that is 13 yrs old & a bed hog but the best companion to keep me company. He is my other child that I spoiled 👍🤣

I had a blue years ago. Rex was great, he wasn't stubborn at all. He was protective of my daughter as a young child and loved chasing a tennis ball. He would run, circle around, jump and catch the ball, land and keep running to bring it back to me. He would do it for hours. Such a good boy.

Heelers are incredible dogs. Such great characters and so very loyal...

My family has had Heelers since 84

@TinRoofACD

Жыл бұрын

I love them 😍

Brilliant is what they are!!❤❤

Mine died yesterday at 5 years old. Best dog ever and loyal to the bone. Pyro I will miss you forever. There is no better dog in the world. I have read stories that they are not so good with children butt mine was. No stranger had to be to rough with my daughter. Butt if you don’t have the time to spend enough time with your dog DON’T get one. Love you forever Pyro

Heelers aren't crazy, they're the most loyal, loveable dog that you will ever know, they will literally lay down their life for their family because their bond with you is so strong, you will never have a better friend than a Heeler and only people who have been lucky enough to share their life with one will ever understand.

@twoguncorcoran4733

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding, Our male lost his life while holding his ground at our farm years ago. No way in hell would he ever back away from a fight. RIP Smokey.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the, very well said, comment. I love it when you all put your love, feelings, and experiences about your cattle dogs. Thank you so much.

@krissy6869

3 жыл бұрын

My Heeler is my bestfriend.

@greghammond7956

3 жыл бұрын

That's so good, nothing better ❤

@barefoofDr

3 жыл бұрын

So True. I love them.

My favorite part about my acd is you can tell when she is happy big ole smile on her

Love, love love this breed...

Energetic, agile and Smart is more like it. Love ‘em to bits. Australia

@TinRoofACD

Жыл бұрын

🥰🤩❤️

I had a blue healer, he was the smartest dog I ever had his name was Jack, he had a perfect white diamond on his forehead and 4 tan stockings, a cropped tail, beautiful dog and loyal as hell to me and my family, we miss him everyday

great to see them in some open spaces

Smart breed, and as ornery as they come. I could always tell when mine was about to test the boundaries, he'd just get this look in his eyes...Miss my boy so very, very much. 💔

@sideshooo2497

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao currently how mine is. You can always see it comin from that look in his eyes 😂

@TinRoofACD

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss.

Ive had two males over the years and always found that when my brothers tiny blue females visited they were the top dogs. Even though they were half the size and weight. And they were lightning quick. The boys would just wait a den try and ambush them. Never worked; the girls would just snap at them and they would back off.

@TinRoofACD

2 жыл бұрын

The ladies are always in charge @grantBowie

I miss my crazy boy.

Best dogs ever 👍😊

They're amazing💕

Def crazy but lovable crazy. Haven't met a dog yet with more personality then my heeler pup.

Special dogs ... as you obviously know ... love the puppies... Funny thing is I own one and I still enjoy watching yours ... best dog I ever owned by far... How do you keep up with so many ??? one wears me out.

Yup, crazy. Love them.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Me too joe!

Love ❤️ your 🐶 doggies! I have a 16 year old male who is still stubborn as hell!! I had a girl who played frisbee like your pups, she’d go for hours without stopping. They are the BEST dogs 🐕 ever!!

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Heheh thank you for sharing. 🥰

Lmao yep they are crazy...😜 But in a good way!

Smart active dogs!

This is the dream. lol Thank you for the video.

Have owned & bred ACD's here in Australia for 30+ years. These are fine looking dogs, well done.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. I wish I could visit, get a show pup, or import semen from AU. But I am skeptical. So many amazing dogs. Do you still breed?

@aurtherbrunt241

3 жыл бұрын

@@TinRoofACD Am in my 60's now and no longer breed.Have a 2 yr old Blue male, out of Aust Champion, who my wife totally spoils and he runs the house.But what would you expect from an ACD. There is no better dog. But then again, I might be somewhat bias. Best Wishes.

I’ve got a blue heeler Australian shepherd hybrid and he is the best. He’s a goose dog on the golf course I work at. They have such devotion to their owner. I think he trained me.

Makes me smile! Miss my Satchmo.

Whimsical, funny, athletic, outdoorsy dogs. We love ours!

The Heeler, Australian Cattle dog is amazing. I love mine. He is so loyal, great companion, best friend, and so sweet. For those folks that enjoy outdoor activity, this is the ultimate dog to have with you. Enjoy your Heelers, they are the best.

@TinRoofACD

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the wonderful comment. 🥰

Best breed ever, JMO. What a hoot it must be to have so many at same time with room to romp.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

IMO too!! And yes! It is incredible actually because we let them act like dogs more than we should. So we see a lot of the behavior dynamics in dog culture. 🤣😂

They're nuts and we love ours. Just over a year old and one sassy dog full of personality and a willingness to work but you got to put in your fair share as well. Great little video about their goofiness and their days.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

I re-read the comments and wanted to say thank you for sharing. I agree that they are awesome, but we have to put in our work to train and play with them also. I’m so happy you love yours. ❤️🥰

Such beautiful colors!

Your dogs are amazing! I have a female blue cattle dog, she is the smartest, most loyal & protective, funny loving dog EVER !

I just got mine from the shelter a week ago. I was fostering, and 2 days ago finally they grant my adoption application. So sweet and very smart dog, similar to my German Shepherd/Collie/Retriever/Husky mix 😍😍😍🐶🐕🐺😚 04122021.

Love him

I had a lot of breeds dogs since my childhood. I'm now the owner of a fantastic cattledog. You need humor to have these amazingly stubborn/intelligent dogs. So affective, too much

Every time I see a acd puppy I think we need some..lol. They are great dogs but you better love dogs to have one. Not because they are hard to take care of but they are the lovingest dogs ever.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

This is so true bob! This is one of the things that I’m referring to on my website. It says something like, ACDs are so amazing, and well, you just have to own one to understand. They just get inside you somehow, and make you feel good. They even smile 😃 Thanks for the comment

@jimbo1959

3 жыл бұрын

@@TinRoofACD SOOOO true...My Boys facial expressions are amazing! He tells me EXACTLY what he's feeling! lol I bred them for years,and am crazy about them!

My father’s blue heeler saved my oldest daughter’s life. A pitbull came into the yard dragging a broken chain. Kaycee jumped in between them and got attacked instead. She nearly killed the pitbull. His dog received love offerings from me until she passed away.

Baby Bluey!

Dogs have a perfect place

Those looked like freshwater sharks in the creek scenes.

My doggo is only 9 weeks old, I'm definitely not an expert on them. I've had GSD's, Collies, Border Collies, and various other dogs over the course of my life. This one is a handful, constant vigilance! Working with him whenever he's awake, keeping him busy. Still leaving time for snuggles though, he's a cutey. The kids love having a puppy in the house again, I'm looking forward to when he's bigger and can spend some real time outdoors with me.

@kookietherapy9398

3 жыл бұрын

They calm down a bit around age 4 ! Ha! Give him as much Freedom as possible, they Never leave home. BEST DOG YOU WILL EVER HAVE. They can be taught to do all sorts of things, keep their Mind Stimulated, teach your dog to count w paw, roll over, play dead w a 'bang.'

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Hang in there. Lots of cheweys and toys to chase

My bluey was an utterly loveable nutcase. She occasionally tried to herd me if I wasn't getting her food bowl fast enough and a few times she tried to herd the house by nipping the corner of the wall. I miss the old beanbrain.

They are not! They are most especial thing ever, they are kind, smart, loyal, full of energy and super sweet.

Is it the first time for me to see one of your videos, the dogs are great I enjoyed seeing the property and the room to run, also enjoyed seeing the crates inside, I believe I would have enjoyed a video like this with any breed great job.

@TinRoofACD

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for the wonderful comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed it

I not half blue heeler and half rat terrier. She got the crazy from both. Run ,run run. She loves doing anything. Mountain biking,all day to paddle boarding. I Love Lucy!

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your message! Thank you. It made me smile.

I have one he is still a puppy very smart but blind asf 😂 always misses when he pees or poops 👁💧👄💧👁 very hyper too all day and night but fun ti play with

Thanks, looks like fun!

Nice to see quality stock!🖤

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle! It means a lot to me.

I spent 16 years with my red girl, and she was smarter and more sane than 99% of the people I know! Fact!

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t that the truth!!! I agree 💯 %

@smokepeddler

3 жыл бұрын

100%

I've never owned one but they must be pretty popular in Alabama. I've had pit bulls 24 years. They have a bad rep, and over the years I've had 2 that were somewhat aggressive toward people. They're so tough and determined they sure need an Alpha to keep them in check.

@starrman3177

Жыл бұрын

I had several Am Staffs back in the early 80's so I know what you're talking about, the Pit Bull Breeds are great dogs but you need to stay on top of them. The past 30 years or so I've had Heelers and they tend to be more on the protective side. They're also known to nip, it's there herding instinct.

These dogs won the lottery 👍😎🇦🇺

Back in the day, one of the guys I shared a house with had an ACD. Every day I would play frisbee with him in the backyard and that dog would literally do Matrix level shite to catch that thing. If you held up one finger he would sit, two fingers and he would lie down. He was smart as a whip and always super nice to me and appreciated my scratches and the play time, but he was deffo bonded to my roommate.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

That’s really cool! Thank you for sharing

We had several heelers back in the 80's on our farm, Brandy, Pepper, Smokey, Bonnie, Rooney, Biter, Beast-O, just to name a few. Our pack absolutely hated cats and nearly totaled out my sister's black Trans-Am in our driveway one night when they heard sounds from a cat under the hood that had somehow rode home with her. It was an insurance agents worst nightmare, and an even worse nightmare for the cat.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for sharing. 🐶😁

Papa Blue Heeler :D

@bernardasalazar6247

6 ай бұрын

What's his name? *Bandit?*

Heeler are the best dogs on the planet. Emotional intelligence bar none with its master. Great herders, will physically interfere with a threat better than most gaurd dogs, very strong prey drive, can problem solve and self sustain if necessary. Not a family pet that you can just keep in the backyard. These are working dogs that constantly need something to do.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Well put Ryan! I hope that no family pet is just left in the back yard however. 🥺

@angelamonteleone510

3 жыл бұрын

@@TinRoofACD my Blue Heeler “Roxie” is all that Sir Ryan Lewis expresses. But, she is never in the back yard, unless I’m there with her. We are simply inseparable.

@Relic-mt8oe

3 жыл бұрын

And something new to learn.

@bsharp61

3 жыл бұрын

backyards are nothing but a heeler restroom and warm-up pad.....they GOT to be at least walked....we had to walk ours sometimes twice a day to keep him satisfied in the colder months....now, in the summer...we walk him and our pit a couple of miles then turn him loose in a pond to swim, cool-down, and get the rest of his energy out as they play keep-away with a stick or tug-a-war with a rope...

@samwell707

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve known many heelers that were great family dogs that did not need to work cows or sheep.

Que hermosos y tamaño

Great!!!

Just a note of caution; even though heelers are great at frisbee, be aware that it really takes a toll on their joints. The repeated concussion from landing with the bulk of their weight on their hind legs, causes a lot of wear and tear. My friends blue female became arthritic at about 7yrs old, and by 8 couldn’t jump in the truck on her own. Very sad, and she didn’t play it excessively either. A herding ball is a much better choice of exercise, and hones the skills they’re born with.

If you’re heeler is terrible it just simply isn’t trained bottom line. I have a 4 month old now she is so great although sometimes I do get tired of training lol but she’s the best

Coming from the driest continent on earth you can understand why these dogs are obsessed with water and brain works better when they’re tired.

Smarter than humans you discover them very high energy the excersize shown in this video is far from enough love to run.

Heelers are 85% @sshole, but they are the most loyal, loving and stubborn little buddy you can have. I've had 2 adopt me so far :)

I had a female that was so eager to please that she hung on my every work and movement. Should she enter the house? What did I want her to do? Stay out or come in? Often I would try to show no sign whatsoever ever and watch her try to figure out my wishes. She was not allowed on the bed, but slept on the floor beside my bed. The slightest inflection in my voice was her marching order. One night I came into my farm and she was toe to toe with a big coyote and would not back down. But her favorite sport was getting birds. She would chase them and when they thought she had given it up they would dip down, but she was still on them and would jump up and get em.

Try it with tennis balls... mine go crazy...

no need to lock the door on that house

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

True true! 😂

@notimportant3820

3 жыл бұрын

Mine got angry with me one day, and when I stepped out onto the deck without him- he looked me dead in the eye and locked the screen door so I couldn't get back in. 😂 He was my absolute best friend for 14 years, any time someone got close, he'd sit on my feet and make me back up. Always between me and anyone else. ❤️

seriously once you have an ACD no other dog will compare and 90% of people who have had one their next dog will also be a ACD

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!!! They are special. ❤️

@mjr320

3 жыл бұрын

@Anthony Marks i beg to differ but ok

@aurtherbrunt241

3 жыл бұрын

@Anthony Marks Incorrect.

@mjr320

3 жыл бұрын

@Anthony Marks dogtime.com/dog-breeds/profiles

@mjr320

3 жыл бұрын

@Anthony Marks www.akc.org/dog-breeds/?letter=A

2 years now

ACD with OCD, or at least mine was.

@jeanettepowell6369

19 күн бұрын

That's what I called my blue. Acd with ocd! Mister the wonder dog!!

Blue Dogs is tebest

They're only crazy if they don't get their exercise, mental stimulation and lots of love and attention. They're definitely not everybody. Do your research and know exactly what you're getting yourself into.

@TinRoofACD

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Yes. Yes. Educate yourselVES on the ACD on our website. WWW.tinroofacd.com We have put together as many informational pieces as we can to assist those interested in learning about the ACD. There are fun topics and serious ones. They aren’t just a purty face

TLDR: Yes, yes they are

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

TLDR?

Mine has no tail born like it red blue

I've raised these clowns for almost 30 years-therefore-I'm not sure who the crazy one is here, so that question will remain under consideration. They get into arguing and headbutting matches with the deer and elk, they go ballistic if a vehicle moves and they aren't in it, and they will bite through metal fences if someone comes near the fence line. You be the judge.

@TinRoofACD

Жыл бұрын

Haha 😂

Hallo, wir selbst haben eine blue heeler Prinzessin. Um nichts in der Welt möchten wir sie missen. Lg aus Deutschland

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

I do not know what your comment says. But thank you for watching and commenting on my video. 😁

@jurgenherzog1289

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, we also have a Blue Heeler. I don't want to miss our princess(he is 13 Years old) for anything in the world. best regards from Germany I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

@@jurgenherzog1289 thank you so much! I hope you and your family had a very merry Christmas. Happy new year to you as well. God bless you and yours. 🥰

Are those all males

I would definitely skip the frisbie. It ruined my ACD guy's leg joints. Not designed for this.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

I hear you! It scares me. I am sorry about you boys joints.

Nothing crazy about em. they WILL however give one pause as to one's own... Had a town guy out for the AC, asked that he not throw stuff for the dog. He did, an little Sydney went to work. After a few minutes he asked, "How long will she do this?". Till you fall over....

I also must say the girls had my Male Rottweiler completely subjugated as well. He wouldn’t go anywhere near them..

Is the red one more rare or what cause I wannah red one

@kathryndipert8901

3 жыл бұрын

My red aussie just went to doggie heaven. There so loving and loyal! Miss him so much!!

@-Benja

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathryndipert8901 I wish they could live forever, I just got a red puppy!

@mjr320

3 жыл бұрын

you can actually have red and blue pups come out of the same litter

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

The reds are not more rare. The blues are more desired by most. Cheryl kurpas and heather warn in Michigan have gorgeous reds all the time. Some people will have red and blue pups in the same litter depending on the bloodlines and who they breed to. I would breed to a red dog if he was of lines I wanted to integrate into my program. They are a little more difficult to find sometimes, but they are out there as well as the blues. 😍

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathryndipert8901 I am sorry for your loss. They leave a paw print in our hearts forever. I believe they are always watching us from heaven. 😇

Great video! Do your dogs bring back the frisbee every time? We have a 3 1/2 month old acd puppy that we recently rescued, and I would love to have her learn to catch (and return!) a frisbee. Do you use treats to get them to bring the frisbee back? Right now she will chase a toy and sometimes (still working on it!) will bring it back and drop it for a treat, but not always!

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, they do catch and retrieve the frisbee, ball, toy, etc. your pup will get it soon. She’s young. Start small by just sitting on the floor rolling a ball out not too far, preferably without a distractions. :) there’s some good ideas on KZread to teach fetch.

@jimbo1959

3 жыл бұрын

I've bred ACD's for years,and we train them with a frisbee.I dont give them treats( lots of praise though!!! It works better), when we play(train).You will start to develop a bad habit in your dog,as they will only do what you want when you give them treats!! Praise and Lovies work much better. Good luck! Don't forget...She's still young!

I hope to find another. I had a pair that was brother and sister. Both was dismembered by a guy watching them for I was out of town for a month. He is in jail now because of it. This was in July of this year in Colorado. If anyone reads this and is in this state who has puppies please let me know! I live alone and they was my only friends and family.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my word! That is horrific. I am so terribly sorry for you and that anyone could be ill enough to do such a thing. Carolyn Geisler is in Colorado. She has nice pups and you can look her up on Facebook.

@mato1875

3 жыл бұрын

@@TinRoofACD thank you! Sorry but I don't have FB or IG. My only entertainment is this YT. It has definitely been a quiet time this Christmas without my dogs. Update on the guy who did this is that as of the 14th he had court but still is not competent to stand trial. I guess you could say it's a good thing the longer he stays in the safer other animals and people are. It's sad that people can be so deceiving. I never thought that this person would ever do anything like that. But time moves forward we all try to do the same. But that was my only family and my best friends as many of us dog owners know. There was a lady in Calhan Colorado who raises healers and I understand that people want big money for them but the way I looked at it is she wanted me to choose the dog right after they were born and if the dog died cuz puppies can still do that I wouldn't get my deposit back. I think that's a scam also. The way I look at it a dog must it's owner.

@TinRoofACD

3 жыл бұрын

@@mato1875 Carolyn Geisler Keenesburg, Co 970-381-8897 GEISL32@AOL.COM www.carayacds.com/

@mato1875

3 жыл бұрын

@@TinRoofACD thank you

@johndoe-cr3eu

Жыл бұрын

LOOK EVERY DAY ON DENVER CRAIGS LIST PETS. YOU'LL EVENTUALLY FIND A FREE ONE LIVING IN AN APARTMENT DRIVING ITS OWNER CRAZY.

Cobaine