Dog of the Day: Betty the Blue Heeler/German Shepherd

Another Australian cattle dog mix, this time with German shepherd. What an unexpectedly gorgeous combination.

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Mix

Betty is a rescue dog, and pretty skittish around new people. Poor pup.

Blue Heeler/German Shepherd Mix

When I got within five feet, she didn't take her eyes off me. And eventually went and hid behind dad.

German Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog Mix

On the other hand, she would obviously do anything for her dad.

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Mix

See? Very attentive. Even moreso when food or a b-a-l-l is involved, I bet.

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Mix

What a gorgeous dog. Someone ought to paint her.

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11 Responses to Dog of the Day: Betty the Blue Heeler/German Shepherd

  1. M.C. says:

    Such distinctive markings. A very pretty mix indeed!

  2. Adam Lang says:

    Yeah, that’s a gorgeous pup. I might actually do some photoshop work on her pictures… with a little more contrast and definition, I think at least one or two could easily make it into the first DoSF calendar, and possibly another project I’m considering.

  3. Rachel says:

    We have this SAME EXACT dog!!! We never knew what kind of breed he was til now 🙂
    Our champions name is Max. BEST dog ever. (Other than the one above I’m sure 🙂 )

  4. Tara Schultz says:

    Not a shepherd. She is Kelpie mixed with Heeler. I have a Kelpie/Heeler mix as well that looks extremely similar to your dog. Kelpies are awesome dogs and are often mistaken for other breeds. Pretty girl!

    • Adam Lang says:

      Could well be, although I would expect a somewhat smaller dog from that combination. Either way, if your dog looks anything like this one, then he or she is gorgeous!

  5. Rachel says:

    My dog look identical to Betty! Her name is Bella they had told us when we got her that she was mix with blue heeler and border colley. I knew that was right when she started to get older, she had the stance of a german shepherd and the walk as well! Very smart dog she could sit, shake, lay down and roll over by 4 months!

  6. Andrea says:

    Oh my goodness! I have a male that looks so much like her! Like the girl above I never knew what mix he was, I rescued him, just knew he was part blue heeler. My Jack is super friendly, tho. Loves everyone and every dog! So glad to find this! Now I know what my baby boy is 🙂

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