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blue heeler

British  

noun

  1. Also called: heeler.  a cattle dog that controls cattle by biting their heels

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After the release of a trifecta of episodes of “Bluey,” fans of the Australian children’s TV show about a family of blue heeler dogs are speculating about what’s next for the characters and the series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

The show, which follows the adventures of Bluey the blue heeler puppy, has become a sensation across the world - including in Britain since it first appeared on our screens two years ago.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2023

She likes “Bluey,” an Australian cartoon about a blue heeler cattle dog, and “Blippi,” a children’s show on YouTube, which her father described as a “modern-day Pee-wee Herman.”

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2022

A 79-year-old widow from the tiny community of Sapello left her house and a blue heeler cattle dog for a doctor’s appointment, with boxes packed for possible evacuation with jewelry and her 1964 wedding photos.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2022

There’s one more member of the crew - a blue heeler named Amigo.

From Washington Times • Apr. 1, 2017