The world is full of different dog breeds, but have you ever taken a look at the Red Heeler? The Red Heeler is an Australian cattle dog that was created by George Elliott in 1840. They are great for families and single people. These dogs are more than just cattle dogs. They are regular pets and best friends.

When an adult, the dog will weigh 35-45 pounds and will be 17-20 inches wide. The dog is just like a Blue Heeler but different colors. The fur is red speckled with dark or tan markings. The Red Heeler has the same instincts. So, it's still protective, alert, clever, easily bored, and hard working. However, their boredom may lead to behaviour problems like being destructive and tearing up stuff. Even their herding instincts are in their regular play time.

The dog laying down is a Blue Heeler, and the dog sitting up is a Red Heeler.

This breed of dog needs lots of room to run because they are very curious. It is not a dog that is well suited apartment living. They make nice long term friends. They can live up to 15 years. This dog could be a dog a child can grow up with.

The dog itself is generally healthy. The main problems you may deal with are eye problems, hip dysplasia, and deafness. The coat needs little care. Make sure to brush and comb with a firm bristle. The dog may shed it's fur once or twice a year depending on the region it lives in.

The dog is fairly easy to train. They do their best when there is some kind of job for the dog to do. Herding animals is a common job for the dog to do. I know not everyone has animals that need to be herded around, so use games like fetch to simulate a job. It uses the mind and the body.

If your Red Heeler ever gets pregnant, the average of the litter is five. Five seems like a small number, but when it comes to finding homes for them, it feels like a huge number. Finding homes for the puppies may be hard. Many other breeds have trouble finding homes as well. So, this breed is not the only one.

This breed is great for farm life and for all kinds of people. This dog could become a person's best friend. Would you let this dog be your best friend? I know I would let this dog be my best friend.