Yahoo Lifestyle Blue Heeler’s Hilarious Plea for Donkey Ride Is Just Like a Human Kid
As pet parents, we often treat our four-legged companions like 2-legged kids. We provide them with healthy and nutritious meals, tuck them into bed at night, and prioritize our days around them. So it shouldn’t be a surprise when they act like human children.
Much like this hard-working dog who wanted his time to play after a long day on the farm. See how he got his way in this video from August 23:
Stetson’s mom, Andrea (@theandreahurd), is a horse trainer, so it’s no wonder this good boy wants to ride. With a Blue Heeler’s incredible intelligence and spirited energy, it only makes sense he would like to take part in the fun after watching her gracefully galloping on the horses. This well-mannered pup did indeed appear to ask his donkey friend for permission beforehand, and it seemed he was initially denied. But the persistence they are known for paid off, and with Mom’s help, he climbed on board. However, after his having fun, the donkey had theirs and quickly chased him away. LOL! That seems fair, especially if he wasn’t exactly keen on the idea to begin with. As with canine siblings, animals like to take turns winning.
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Fun Facts About Blue Heeler’s
The beautiful Heeler, also known as the Australian Cattle Dog, originated in Australia and was used for herding cattle. They share the DNA of the native wild Dingo, which gives them exceptional intelligence, plenty of drive, and the hardiness to handle rugged terrain.
The name “Heeler” became popular with these dogs because they round up cattle by nipping at their heels, a trait from their Dingo ancestors.
While this breed has existed since the 1800s, it wasn’t until 1980 that it earned recognition from the AKC.
The Cattle Dog is celebrated as one of the world’s most intelligent breeds and is well known for outsmarting their humans.
Their average lifespan ranges from 12 to 16 years. However, according to Britannica, “An Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey was named by The Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest dog that ever lived, with a life span of 29 years and five months.”
Besides their exceptional work as herding dogs, they excel at agility, obedience, nose work, dock diving, disk-catching, and tracking. As you might imagine, this breed requires much mental and physical exercise daily to be at their best and prevent unwanted behaviors.
While this breed is not well-suited for spending their days as couch potatoes, they are a terrific dog for anyone with an active lifestyle. Thanks to their potential for longevity, they may be around for decades, helping keep their humans healthy and fit.
