Texas Heeler Dog

Texas Heeler Dog. They were created by crossing the Australian Cattle Dog and the Australian Shepherd. They are bred primarily for their ability to work livestock.

These are crossbreed dogs created deliberately by crossing two purebred dogs. The Texas Heeler is a medium-sized dog. They are a cross between the Australian Cattle Dog and the Australian Shepherd but can be a cross between the ACD and the Border Collie.

The Texas Heeler is a crossbred herding dog found mainly in Texas.

They are a cross between the Australian Cattle Dog and the Australian Shepherd but may also be a cross between the ACD and the Border Collie. Texas Heelers are genuinely loyal soft and gentle loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. Their name comes from the nickname for the Australian Cattle Dog which is Heeler because of the Australian Cattles tendency to nip at cattles heels to encouraging to direction of movement while they are being herded. The Texas Heeler is a crossbred herding dog found mainly in Texas.