What Kind of Dog Is Rusty From Bluey? Breed Facts & Explanation
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View 2 More +If you have small children in your home, you might have seen the adorable animated show “Bluey.” This Australian show was released in 2018, features a ton of cute canines, and has become a hit with kids everywhere. Though you might’ve seen the show before, you may not know all the dog breeds that can be found on it.
Today, we’re looking at the character of Rusty to determine what kind of dog they are. According to the Bluey website, Rusty is an Australian Kelpie, specifically a Red Kelpie, since their coat is red. Here’s what you should know about Rusty and Australian Kelpies!
Who Is Rusty?
Bluey is about a Blue Heeler puppy named—you guessed it—Bluey. She lives with her mother, father, and younger sister and has tons of curiosity, imagination, and energy, all leading her on fun adventures. There are many other dogs on the show, though, including Rusty.
Who is Rusty? Rusty is one of Bluey’s school friends. He’s a red kelpie who enjoys pretending to be a handyman and going around repairing odds and ends. He’s also spectacular at cricket (like prodigy-level good). Because his father is in the army, Rusty also enjoys playing “Army,” and he’s learned from his father to be resourceful and always prepared.
What Is an Australian Kelpie?
If you’ve never seen an Australian Kelpie before, you’re in for a treat, as these dogs are beautiful. This breed is a working one with excellent herding skills who can drive and muster with very little guidance. These dogs can work long days, easily pick up new tricks and tasks, have exceptional problem-solving skills, and are quite intelligent. However, they also make fabulous companions for the right people.
These canines are highly energetic and love to be active, so they do best with families and people who love to be doing things. They’re also incredibly protective of their loved ones, which can make them a bit wary when it comes to strangers. This breed loves to play, show affection, and become highly loyal to their human families.
Overall, these pups are fantastic to have around!
What Other Dog Breeds Are Found on Bluey?
As mentioned previously, you can find a plethora of dog breeds on this show. What other breeds make up Bluey’s friends and family? Here are just a few of the various dog breeds you can find on Bluey.
- Calypso: A Blue Merle Australian Shepherd
- Chloe: A Dalmatian
- Chucky: A Golden Labrador Retriever
- Coco: A Poodle
- Honey: A Beagle
- Indy: An Afghan Hound
- Jack: A Jack Russell Terrier
- Judo: A Chow Chow
- Lila: A Maltese
- Mackenzie: A Border Collie
- Pom Pom: A Pomeranian
- Snickers: A Dachshund
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a cartoon to help your kids learn about various dog breeds, “Bluey” is the show for you! This cute Australian cartoon has several dog breeds and tons of fun characters sure to delight any child. This includes Rusty, Bluey’s school friend, an Australian Kelpie with a red coat (or a red kelpie), who is an exceptional cricket player.
Think you might be interested in owning an Australian Kelpie? Learn all you can about the breed before adopting one to ensure this is the right breed for you and your family. If you do adopt one of these pups, you can expect to have a lively, loyal, hard-working, and playful companion.
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Misty Layne lives out in the woods in small-town Alabama with her two Siamese - Serafina & Jasper. She also has an array of stray cats, raccoons, and opossums who like to call her front porch home. When she’s not writing about animals, you’ll find her writing poetry, stories, and film reviews (the animals are, by far, her favorite writing topic, though!). In her free time, Misty enjoys chilling with her cats, playing piano, watching indie and foreign films, photographing abandoned places, and catching up on her never-ending TBR list.
