The main character in the Australian kids' TV show, Bluey has become popular with adults for its many-layered storytelling style. This is sometimes used to tell jokes that adults understand and children won't, but it also effectively tackles some unexpectedly heavy topics in a way that children can understand and adults can explain.

Bluey teaches some important life lessons in a fun way, with many of the characters overcoming difficulties and learning to communicate with each other. Bluey emphasizes the importance of family, as the series explores Bluey's family tree and their differing dynamics. Bluey is the eldest daughter of her parents, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, and she has a younger sister, Bingo, who is more introverted than Bluey. The Heeler family also includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and the family surname gives a clue as to what breed of dog Bluey and her family are.

Bluey & Her Family Are Blue Heelers (Also Called Australian Cattle Dogs)

Bluey's Family Tree Is Explored In The Hit Show

Most of Bluey's family are Australian heelers, which are sometimes called Australian cattle dogs. This alternative breed name is referenced in the surnames of some of Bluey's family, like her grandfather, "Grandad" Mort Cattle. Australian heelers tend to be energetic, playful, and a little stubborn. These personality traits are reflected in Bluey and her family, especially Bluey, whose biggest flaw is her occasional stubbornness. Australian heelers come in a variety of colors including blue (like Bluey and Bandit,) red, black, and gray. However, one character's color has occasionally confused some of Bluey's viewers.

Bluey was originally going to star a male red Australian heeler called Rusty

Though modern children's shows are moving away from stereotyping, some viewers are surprised to learn that Bluey is female. Bluey's sex is quickly established in the series, and she looks like her father, Bandit, who is also blue. Bluey does not link characters' colors to their sex, and the characters' colors generally reflect their dog breed's real-life appearance. Though Bluey was originally going to star a male red Australian heeler called Rusty, the lead character was changed later, and Rusty appears as one of Bluey's classmates. This refusal to be influenced by gender stereotyping is one of Bluey's positive messages.

Which Dog Breeds Other Main Bluey Characters Belong To

Many Of Bluey's Characters Have Very Fitting Careers

Bluey and Bingo's friends are a diverse group of dog breeds. One of Bluey's oldest friends is Snickers, a dachshund, who might not be the fastest runner but he has excellent rolling skills. Another friend is Coco, a pink poodle. As poodles are often dyed, the color isn't as far-fetched as it might seem. Bluey's teacher, Calypso, is an Australian shepherd dog. As in real life, dog breeds can mix, and Bluey's Uncle Rad (an Australian heeler) marries Frisky, an English cocker spaniel. There are even some non-dog characters, like Bluey's toys and Major Tom, the local horse.

Bluey contains several hidden details that keep the show compelling through multiple rewatches, and make it realistic in its own way. Many Bluey characters behave like their real-life dog breeds might. Australian heelers are excellent at digging and scent detection, and Bandit is an archaeologist, while Chilli is a sniffer dog. Bluey's friend Mackenzie often talks about his family jumping over sheep, which would be fitting as they are border collies, which often herd sheep. Details like this connect the show with real life in an additional way, and this detailed approach to storytelling has been highly successful for Bluey.