Is Bluey a boy or girl?
BLUEY is an Australian TV series that has captured the hearts of our children.
The one question you may have is whether the iconic Bluey character is a boy or a girl - read more to find out.
Is Bluey a boy or a girl?
Despite the colour blue often being associated with boys, Bluey is a girl.
Bluey's creators have referred to her as 'she' on social media and ads and Bandit, Bluey's father, is often found referring to his daughter as 'her'.
Bluey's character challenges gender stereotypes in various ways and her toy counterpart is a great way to encourage children to play with gender-neutral toys.
Who is Bluey and her family?
Bluey Heeler
The show centres around a family of Heeler dogs.
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Bluey is the main character and a six-year-old blue Heeler dog.
Bluey is an energetic puppy with a huge imagination and curiosity surrounding the world.
Bluey and Bingo go on adventures together as part of their imaginative play.
They'll often be joined by their parents as they play together.
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Bingo Heeler
Bingo is Bluey's younger sister, a red Heeler who also likes to play but is a bit quieter than Bluey.
While Bingo is more shy than her older sister, she enjoys being challenged, like when Bluey asks Bingo to play the role of doctor rather than patient.
When Bingo isn't playing she can be found in the yard talking to tiny bugs or lost in her own world.
Bandit Heeler
Bluey's colour matches that of her Dad, Bandit, who works as an archaeologist.
He often musters the energy to play games with the girls after interrupted sleep, work and household chores.
He also tries to live his own life with his wife, Chilli, while handling two boisterous children.
Chilli Heeler
Bluey's Mum, Chilli, is a red Heeler who works part time in airport security.
However, she struggles to juggle working and being a Mum and often has a wry comment about her children's antics.
Despite this, she throws herself into their games.
Muffin Heeler
Muffin Heeler is Bluey and Bingo's cousin.
Shen can be very loud and always speaks her mind.
Her parents are Trixie and Stripe and she is the sister of Socks.
Socks Heeler
Socks Heeler is Bluey and Bingo's cousin.
In season one, Socks resembles a regular puppy who barks, walks on all fours, bites toys and people.
By season two, she is walking and talking like the rest of her family, but still has a few dog-like traits.
Chloe
Chloe is a Dalmatian and Bluey's best friend.
Chloe is described as energetic, loves playing with Bluey and her friends at Calypso School.
She is seven years old and has a Mum, Dad and baby brother.
Lucky
Lucky is a golden Labrador who is described as adventurous by others.
Lucky is friends with most of the members at Calypso School, and his parents are Pat and Janelle and has a younger brother called Chucky.
He lives next door to the Heeler family.
When did Bluey first air?
The first series of Bluey aired in Australia in 2020 on ABC Kids.
The show later aired in the UK, Singapore and Malaysia in April 2021 on the same channel.
Bluey has consistently received high viewership in Australia and became the most watched children's programme across all channels on broadcast television in 2018 and 2019.
The final episode of the second series, "Easter," premiered on April 4, 2021, to 607,000 viewers and is the highest-rating live broadcast of the show.
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Themes within the show include focus on family, growing up and Australian culture.
Brisbane also inspires the show's setting.