12 Intelligent Heeler Dog Breeds and Their Loyal Herding Companions Meet active, smart pups perfect for families; discover traits and tips. Sarah Kuta Tue, August 27, 2024 at 2:57 PM PDT 10 min read ...

In the 1840s, he crossed blue-merle Highland Collies with native Dingoes. The result was a new working dog called “Hall’s Heeler.” This dog had the perfect traits for cattle work.