Winnie & April

Light work 😮‍💨 Winnie’s appetite for running is simply insatiable 😍 this was the perfect way to end her 5th birthday! #australiancattledog #heeler #redheeler #cattledog #redcattledog #fastdog #dogrunning #dogsoftiktok

Which one’s your favourite? 😂 Personally I love the kangaroo, but the worm is pretty up there too! 🤪 Did we miss anything from her DNA results? 🤣 #australiancattledog #dogdnatest #dogdnaresults #dogsoftiktok #doglovers

The glow up is real 🤯 #australiancattledog #redheeler #cattledogsoftiktok #redcattledog #heelerpuppy #australiancattledogpuppy #cattledogpuppy

Who can relate? 😂 #australiancattledog #heeler #cattledog #heelersoftiktok #heelermoments

Tink 🕊️ I never would have never imagined I’d be writing this today. This morning, I shared on our Instagram stories that we woke up to find our sweet girl Tink with an abnormally high respiratory rate. When we got to the vet, they found her temperature was dangerously high. Despite their best efforts to bring it down, she wasn’t responding. Her bloodwork came back normal, but her body wouldn’t stabilise. Her heart stopped beating on the table, and there was nothing more they could do. The vets have no clear answers, which makes this even harder to process. There were no signs of a clear infection or poisoning, and she was in perfect health the day before. The sudden onset and how quickly it progressed have us wondering if it was something hidden — a genetic condition that remained silent until now. But we’ll likely never know. Tink was our best working dog on the farm and the kindest soul you could ever meet. I’m so grateful I got to spend these last few days with her. It’s hard to believe she’s really gone. Her last full day was spent doing everything she loved — working cattle with her team, swimming, running, and living life to the fullest. We laid her to rest this morning next to Kip, who was also taken from us far too soon, also our best working dog at the time — almost a year ago to the day. All we ever want is for our dogs to grow old. Even though Tink’s time was cut short, I know she had a full and beautiful life in this paradise she got to call home. She sure did fit a lot into her three short years ❤️ Run free, sweet girl. You’ll always be with us 🤍🌈

A daily occurrence 😂 There are two main things people mention when they say Winnie isn’t a real heeler—her build and her coat! Many years ago, Winnie had a more classic, solid heeler build and didn’t have the prominent waist tuck she has now. Her current build isn’t typical for a heeler, but it is intentional! I’ve developed her body condition to be as lean as possible to protect her joints and reduce the risk of early-onset osteoarthritis, as she has experienced major joint issues. The best way to ensure she lives a long, healthy life with minimal pain in her later years is by reducing unnecessary strain on her joints through maintaining a lighter weight, and building lean muscle. As for Winnie’s unique coat, her colouring is typically referred to as even red or solid red, meaning she has very little speckling ✨ Off-standard coats and structures for both heelers, kelpie, and collies are more commonly seen in working lines, where dogs are bred for performance, endurance and agility over show standards. She may not be your textbook heeler, but I still think it’s pretty easy to tell what breed she is! ❤️‍🔥 What do you think? 👇 #cattledog #australiancattledog #redheeler #heelerlife #heelersoftiktok #dogsoftiktok

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What is it that makes Australian Kelpies one of the best herding breeds in the world? 💪 Australian Kelpies are built for endurance, intelligence, and versatility, making them the go-to herding breed for livestock work in Australia. They can cover massive distances in harsh conditions, working long hours without tiring, which is essential for managing livestock on Australia’s vast stations. Kelpies use an exaggerated stalking action known as “eye” and controlled movement to guide stock with minimal stress, making them ideal for low-stress stock handling—a method widely increasing preferred by farmers, not just from an animal welfare point of view, but from a profitability perspective. Reducing unnecessary stress in livestock prevents the release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which can negatively affect weight gain and overall profitability. Farmers increasingly prioritise dogs that can move stock smoothly without panicking or scattering them, and kelpies excel at this — guiding animals with precision rather than force. In saying this, they can be fast and forceful when needed, applying pressure through biting the nose, front foot, sometimes the back foot, or use their bark to push a stubborn animals. This adaptability means they excel in both paddock and yard work, on a wide variety of livestock, in all types of terrain. Their ability to work independently means they don’t require constant handler intervention, making them highly efficient and cost-effective for large-scale operations. Their intelligence, trainability, and natural instincts make them the dominant herding breed used in Australia. Whether working sheep, cattle, or even goats, kelpies consistently prove why they are the backbone of Australian livestock management. What are your thoughts? Which herding breed do you think is the best? 💬 #herdingdog #workingdog #dogherding #kelpie #australiankelpie

One brain cell, endless energy 😂 How would you describe what it’s like living with your dog? 🙈👇 #australiancattledog #redheeler #dogsoftiktok #heelersofinstagram #cattledog #heeler

My colour ❤️‍🔥 Who is your colour? 💬 #redheeler #australiancattledog #redheeler #dogsoftiktok #heelersoftiktok #cattledog