Originally posted by ChewmonkeyBC
is a blue heeler and ACD the same??Im guessing so

~Kay~
Yes, they have many names...Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, Red Heler, Blueys, ect...but they were officially named Australian Cattle Dog by the AKC in the 80's I believe. They were originally bred in the mid 1800's by Australian cattle ranchers because they needed a breed that was strong, had stamina, could withstand heat and was territorial. They ended up crossing a dingo and an Aussie shepherd after tried and fails.

It is really a very interesting story, if you have a few extra minutes....

http://www.cattledog.com/misc/history.html