if i may ask, how bad do the various heeler/herding dogs shed?
I don't know about heelers, but Jack Russells shed a lot and those white hairs are very noticeable. I have four and the amounts of hair, especially at certain times of the year, is unbelievable.
That said, it is a small price to pay for such spicy, charming personalities. Unbelievably brave little buggers.