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Australian Shepherd breed information and pictures
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The Australian Shepherd is part of the Herding group. The Australian Shepherd is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Australian Shepherd is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Herding, Protection, Watch Dog The Australian Shepherd lifestyle is Prefers outside, but can adapt to any lifestyle
The Australian Shepherd is susceptible to hip dysplasia, blindness and deafness. It is important that when contacting a Australian Shepherd breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Australian Shepherd from a petstore which commonly are known to support Australian Shepherd puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Australian Shepherd health issues. The ASCA, AKC (and it's breed club USASA), NSDR, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Australian Shepherd breed standard.
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Australian Shepherd |
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Group:
Herding |
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Shoulder Height:
18.00 in - 23.00 in |
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Weight:
35-70 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
High amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Good |
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Registries:
ASCA, AKC (and it's breed club USASA), NSDR, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Actually an American breed, with debatable heritage - some say Spain, others Australia. It was a popular herding dog with the Basques, many of whom settled in Australia. When Australian wool became popular in the US, Australian sheep were imported along with their herders and small blue dogs.
Character:
Intelligent and eager to learn. Very loyal and bonds closely with the family.
Temperment:
Good with children and other pets but shy around strangers.
Coat:
Medium to long hair in a dense coat.
Care
Low grooming requirements. Use a comb during shedding.
Colour:
Blue merle, red merle, tricolor (black or red w/tan and white)
Comments:
Purposes:
Herding, Protection, Watch Dog
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Recent Australian Shepherd breed standard Related Searches as of Monday, May 12, 2008
- American Kennel Club - Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent working dog of strong herding and guarding instincts. He is a loyal companion and has the stamina to work all day. ...
- Australian Shepherd Club of America, inc | Breed Standard
asca.org ... Australian Shepherd Breed Standard. Breed Standard in German Translation (pdf) ... The Australian Shepherd is a well-balanced dog of medium size ...
- Shalako Australian Shepherd Illustrated Breed Standard
Australian Shepherd Illustrated Breed Standard. Illustrations of Australian ... better the understanding of the ASCA Breed Standard of the Australian Shepherd. ...
- Australian Shepherd Club of America, inc | Conformation
... Intact /Altered l Breed Standard l Standard Annotations l News l ... Australian Shepherds and award those that conform to the ASCA Breed Standard. ...
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... Asked Questions, Australian Shepherd temperament, breed characteristics and a brief history. ... The AKC Approved Official Standard for the Australian Shepherd ...
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