Appearance
The Australian Shepherd is an attractive long-haired breed with a bobtail and striking,
varied, coat coloration. Each dogs coat and eye color are highly variable, it is not
uncommon to have a dog with one blue eye or one that is half blue and half brown. This
does not affect their vision or their standings in the show ring.
Temperament
Australian Shepherds are active, intelligent, responsive. Best living environment would
be Rural or semi-rural with lots of outdoor activities such as herding livestock, flyball
and obedience trials. They are reserved with strangers, but is a dependable, tireless
worker who is devoted to their owner. An attentive and animated dog who is strong and
agile, with great stamina. The Australian Shepherd will make a great family pet.
History
The Australian Shepherd does not come from Australian as their names suggest.
Australian Shepherds were developed in the US to work as a herding dog on ranches. It
is said that in 1875 Baxque sheep herders began to migrate to the United States
bringing their sheep dogs with them. At that time the breed developed into the
Australian Shepherd. They were recognized by the Canadian and Mexican Kennel
Clubs in 1976, and by the United Kennel Club in 1979, but they did not become part of
the AKC until 1991 when they were admitted to the Miscellaneous class.
The Australian Shepherd is an attractive long-haired breed with a bobtail and striking,
varied, coat coloration. Each dogs coat and eye color are highly variable, it is not
uncommon to have a dog with one blue eye or one that is half blue and half brown. This
does not affect their vision or their standings in the show ring.
Temperament
Australian Shepherds are active, intelligent, responsive. Best living environment would
be Rural or semi-rural with lots of outdoor activities such as herding livestock, flyball
and obedience trials. They are reserved with strangers, but is a dependable, tireless
worker who is devoted to their owner. An attentive and animated dog who is strong and
agile, with great stamina. The Australian Shepherd will make a great family pet.
History
The Australian Shepherd does not come from Australian as their names suggest.
Australian Shepherds were developed in the US to work as a herding dog on ranches. It
is said that in 1875 Baxque sheep herders began to migrate to the United States
bringing their sheep dogs with them. At that time the breed developed into the
Australian Shepherd. They were recognized by the Canadian and Mexican Kennel
Clubs in 1976, and by the United Kennel Club in 1979, but they did not become part of
the AKC until 1991 when they were admitted to the Miscellaneous class.
Australian Shepherds require daily exercise as
this helps to maintain good muscle tone.
Obedience training come easy to them and
they should receive this training.
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this helps to maintain good muscle tone.
Obedience training come easy to them and
they should receive this training.
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Coat:
Origin:
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Obedience:
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Activity level:
18-23 inches
High
High
14-16 Years
Straight double coat, medium length
Medium
USA
Blue merle black, red merle, markings
High
Active, intelligent and responsive
35-70 pounds
High
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