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heeler

A dog that readily comes to heel.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

A gamecock that strikes well with its heels or spurs.

That a crowd of Sydney stealers,Jockeys, pugilists and spielersBrought some horses, real heelers,Came and put us through.
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  • “getting a blue heeler husky mix and naming him bluesky”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

A quick runner.

If your dog is a good heeler, you'll find some competition in the obedience ring.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

A dog that readily comes to heel.

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  • “Hi, I'm NEIL! I'm a Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (medium coat) looking for a forever home in Dedham, MA. 2 Months 23 Days · Male · Medium size Learn more and adopt me: http://www.arlboston.org #AdoptDontShop #Boston #Dedham #DogsOfBluesky”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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