With all of the horses here at Decco Ranch, there is often a need for good working ranch dogs. We have found Queensland Heelers to suit our needs perfectly. As their name suggests, Queensland Heelers make excellent herding dogs. They are also loving, devoted pets and very reliable watchdogs. Australian Cattle Dogs (AKC registered) are sometimes referred to as Queensland Heelers (non-AKC). Although their name implies that they are all heelers when herding, some Queenslands may be natural headers. Most people do not purchase Queensland Heelers because of their herding instinct, but rather to be a loyal and protective family and watch dog.

Click on a puppy picture to view more puppy pictures. Click on an adult Queensland Heeler picture to view more pictures of that dog. Pictured immediately below on top row, left to right: Jake (red speckled male), Tori (blue female), and Bella (blue tri female). Second row, left to right are: Cutter (red male), Jabberwocky (blue female), and Yoda (blue female). Third row, left to right: Pippi (blue female), Razzleberry (blue female), and Spring (blue female).

Jake	Tori	Bella (link coming soon)
Cutter (reference only)	Jabberwocky (reference only)	Yoda (reference only)
Pippi (reference only)	Razzleberry (reference only)	Spring (reference only)

Puppies have docked tails (although we do leave a few tails long), are wormed, and are given vaccinations using a killed/modified live virus solution to protect against Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, and Coronavirus.

Prices :

Males - Blue or Red	$400
Females - Blue or Red	$400

Queensland Heeler puppies are born all white, with only their dark patches to help identify what color they will be -- blue or red. At approximately 2 weeks of age, their color begins to appear. We spend a great deal of time socializing and playing with our puppies to ensure they are friendly, happy and well-adjusted. A well-adjusted puppy should bring you many, many years of pleasure, protection and loyal friendship.

Queensland Heelers usually weigh between 40-60 pounds and are very agile dogs. Queenslands are not 'sissy' dogs. They generally are very tough and fearless towards intruders. Queenslands are known to sacrifice themselves to save the family they are protecting. Queenslands tend to 'adopt' one person in a family. Although they will love, play with and protect all members of the family, they let everyone know who their chosen 'special' person is.