tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256872063196136073.post3768723897452743468..comments2023-10-17T01:26:49.259+11:00Comments on Fourth Quarter: Better Red Than DeadDKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18079606065582027403noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256872063196136073.post-86576409760912315962009-03-03T22:23:00.000+11:002009-03-03T22:23:00.000+11:00It is my understanding that the origins of "Bluey"...It is my understanding that the origins of "Bluey" as the Australian colloquial term of endearment for redheads comes from the blue heeler dog. Many of this breed have large or small amounts of red in their colouring patterns. This leads to the follow-up question of 'why are they called Blue Heelers when they are predominantly grey (or often red)'? I'll answer that one too. When working as a "rousie" (I'll let you research it) on a sheep station larger than Massachusetts I was told it is to do with their silver-flecked coats reflecting the blue sky of Australia's wide open spaces (and they do).<BR/>Cheers.<BR/>A former subordinate<BR/>P.S. I enjoy your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com