heeler

noun

heel·er ˈhē-lər

: one that heels

: australian cattle dog

: a henchman of a local political boss

: a worker for a local party organization

especially : ward heeler

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Australian shepherd and heeler mix Kila in Southern California also has a particular tendency to act like a cat, often curling up in small spaces, sitting atop the back of the couch and even playing with a laser pointer. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 The contest was inspired by the introduction of the Lancashire heeler into the National Dog Show for the first time this year. —

Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024 The 4-year-old is a red heeler pup like her mum Chilli (whereas Bluey is blue) — but that’s not the only difference between the siblings. —

Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024 The Lancashire heeler has been around since the 17th century, but the breed's exact origins are unknown, according to the American Kennel Club. —

Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heeler