Dec. 19—Pepper is a 2-year-old neutered male blue heeler. Likes female dogs better than some males. Has needed a home since Oct. 15. He likes people and cats don't bother him. Once heelers bond ...

Even though both breeds are medium-sized herding dogs, the Blue Heeler and the Australian Shepherd are very different. One is an Australian breed related to the dingo and originating in the 1800s.

The Blue Heeler, also known as the Australian Cattle Dog, Queensland Heeler, or Red Heeler, was developed in Australia during ...