These Dog Breeds Look Like Real-Life Cartoon Characters originally appeared on Parade Pets.

From the Australian Cattle Dog to the Smithfield Dog, here are five Australian herding dog breeds that are helping farmers ...

Blue Heeler and Australian Cattle Dog are both compact and muscular dogs, known for their strength and agility. The male dogs can stand 18 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder, whereas females measure ...

But it’s a formula that’s worked for Australian ranchers for generations. The lineage of the Australian cattle dog first began in the 1800s as a result of breeding between domesticated dingos and ...

Among herding dog breeds, few demonstrate such specialized adaptation in form and function. The blue heeler, especially, is structured for head-level work with livestock. In broader comparisons of dog ...

Also known as the Australian Cattle Dog, the Blue Heeler has become popular thanks to Bluey.Blue Heelers have a lot of energy and are easy to train, making this cartoon dog breed a good fit for ...

Cheerful man with tattoos in his 60s using computer to work on patio, Australian cattle dog seeking attention Man in early 60s practicing yoga outside on patio Full length view of bearded and tattooed ...

History. The Australian Cattle Dog, also known as the Blue Heeler or Queensland Heeler, owes its existence to the necessity of developing a breed that could handle the rough terrain and harsh climate ...

Depending on the color, Dr. Ostermeier says you might hear Australian Cattle Dogs referred to as a red or blue heeler (parents of small human children know that popular cartoon pup Bluey is a blue ...

The emotional clip shared in June by @samantha_welborn shows the poster's dog, a blue Heeler named Ellie, instantly kissing the small puppy, Oliver, playing with him—and teaching him everything ...