Pups at Blue Hills Heelers
2002 Litter
Blue Hills Heelers, located in Justus, Pennsylvania, offers "Blue Heeler" (Queensland Heeler / Australian Cattle Dog) pups. Our Heelers are registered with the National Stock Dog Registry and the Animal Research Foundation. We strive to breed healthy dogs with good conformation, even temperaments, and outstanding color, and we make every effort to assist prospective new owners to find the best pup suited to their expectations and lifestyles.
Blue Hills Heelers' 2002 litter was born on June 17, 2002. Their Dam was Blue Hills Nellie. Their Sire was Blue Hills Tex. The pups of this litter of 6 included 3 males and 3 females. The 2002 litter produced by Blue Hills Nellie and Blue Hills Tex included 1 male with no mask, 1 female with no mask, 2 males with a full mask, 1 female with full mask, and 1 female with a half mask on the left and a "circle" mask on the right. The photos below show the pups at age 1 week and at 4 weeks old. Heeler pups are born pure white and begin to "color" at about three to four weeks of age. Typically, the Blue Heeler "blue" body coat ranges from dark to light grey merle (black, grey, and white hairs mixed together) with tan or redish markings on the legs, chest, and sometimes on the face. Blue Heelers can also have a speckled grey coat, and sometimes the coat will be very light. (This color dog is called a "ghost dog" by some people because its coat glistens in the moonlight.) Note: All of Blue Hills Heelers' pups are "Blue." We do not breed for the "Red" coat color.
Pup A (SOLD) - A Male with no mask - He was the largest pup in the litter, with a body conformation similar to that of his Sire: a sturdy bone structure and a broad forehead and muzzle. With a dark round "spot" near his tail, he was a large, strong pup with an even temperament and a self-assured manner. He was a very intelligent dog and had learned to follow a human and to respond to the "come" command at age 4 weeks, and he had begun to eat solid food. When he was hungry, he "went right to" the food bowl. Then, with a full tummy, he would nod off to nap in any position (usually upside down or on his side with legs spread out.) He was quiet pup, comfortable being handled and cuddled by people, and he had an affectionate personality. He was the most well-suited pup in the litter to become an even-tempered working dog.
Pup B (SOLD) - A Female with no mask - She was the smallest pup in the litter, with a conformation similar to that of her Dam, Blue Hills Nellie, a shorter and smaller Heeler (the "Queensland" conformation of Australian Cattle Dog). With a refined bone structure and a narrow muzzle, her coat color at age 4 weeks was lighter than that of her litter mates and had a small dark spot on her rump near her tail. With her mild disposition, when picked up, she was contented being handled and did not squirm. Her even temperament and affectionate personality made her well-suited as a pet for a family with children.
Pup C (SOLD) - A Half-Masked Female - This pup had a mask over the left eye and ear, and a smaller "circle" mask over the right eye. Since her mask was "incomplete," we offered her as a Half-Masked pup. She was of medium-to-large size within the litter and was very alert, active, and vocal. She would "puppy bark" at strange noises outside of her kennel, a sign of keen awareness. She had a high energy level, but she was also comfortable being held by people. She made good eye contact (showing curiosity and a willingness to learn), and she was an affectionate pup. She was well suited to become either an energetic working dog or a pet for a very active family.
Pup D (SOLD) - A Full Masked Male - This pup was of larger size within the litter and exhibited the conformation of his sire (broad forehead and chest and sturdy bone structure.) Other markings included a round dark "spot" on his back. He had a "mellow" temperament and exhibited signs of high intelligence. He was an active and independent pup and was the first pup in the litter to "explore" -- crawling in the kennel quite a distance away from his litter-mates. He was keenly alert to his surroundings, sought out human company, and appeared "tuned in" to the sound of the human voice. He was the type of pup that could form an affectionate attachment to his human owner as a good companion dog. His self-assured manner and intelligence would also make him a possible candidate for training as a herding dog or for fly-ball, agility, or obstacle course competition.
Pup E (SOLD) - A Full Masked Male - This pup had excellent markings and conformation, with a full mask and no other dark markings on the body. He was of medium size in the litter and had a broad forehead and chest. He had a mild temperament, and his energy level was medium within the litter. He enjoyed exploring on his own and was playful. He was somewhat shy at first when being picked up above ground level. With petting and reassurance, he began to feel more secure, and he relaxed and showed affection. He made good eye contact, showing responsiveness to humans and a willingness to learn. With his conformation adhering to all the standards of the breed, he may have potential to become a show dog and/or a breeding Sire.
Pup F (SOLD) - A Full Masked Female - This pup was a "sweetie." She was of a smaller size in the litter, with a conformation similar to that of her Dam, Blue Hills Nellie, a shorter and smaller Heeler (the "Queensland" conformation of Australian Cattle Dog), but with the broader muzzle of her Sire. With coloring similar to Pup E, she had a full mask and no other dark markings on the body. She was a quiet pup, with an affectionate personality, and she enjoyed being picked up and cuddled. She was the type of pup that will grow into a dog with much loyalty to her owner. Since she was genetically smaller, she might also be suitable for breeding for the shorter (Queensland) type of Heeler. Some persons also like the shorter variety of Heeler for working cattle.
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