Those who have done the research and learned all about Blue Heeler Collies and know that this is what they want need to take some care when choosing a puppy. There are a number of unscrupulous dealers out there that will use irresponsible practices in order to make money selling as many dogs as possible, without caring what will happen to the dogs and the families that buy them.

First, you shouldn’t buy any Blue Heeler Collie puppies that are less than eight weeks old, or buy any dogs from a breeder or dealer that would sell them at this age. They are too young to be separated from their mother at this age, although they may have been weaned. However, those younger than eight weeks will not yet have learned bite control and the social skills that they need in order to associate will with people and other dogs.

Second, you don’t want to buy a Blue Heeler Collie puppy with a docked tail. This is a herding dog, and these dogs rely a lot on their tails. They need their tails, and a reputable breeder would not dock them. If you check the standards for how this breed is meant to look they do not include docked tails, and there is a reason for this.

Finally, you want to be wary of anyone who is selling Blue Heeler Collie puppies for very low prices. The only way they could afford to do this is if they do not take the proper care of the puppies. The puppies will not have had the veterinary care that they should have if they are being sold for such low prices. This means the dogs may not be healthy.

There are a number of rescue organizations and reputable breeders that you can contact regarding puppies and dogs, regardless of the breed you are interested in. You can find them through veterinarians, breeding clubs, and organizations that are dedicated to the breed, such as the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America. (The Blue Heeler is also called an Australian Cattle Dog.) Even if you find a breeder through one of these resources, be sure to check out the conditions of the dogs and ask a lot of questions to make sure that they know what they are doing and they are taking proper care of the animals in their charge.