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| Name: |
Australian_Shepherd |
| Average Maximum Height: |
18-23" |
| Average Maximum Weight: |
35-70 lbs. |
| Colors: |
The four most common colorings of Aussies are blue merle, red merle, black tri(-color), black bi(-color), red bi(-color) and red tri(-color). Aussies can come in many other colorings as well, such as solid red, or solid black (called self black or self red); all can occur with or without white markings, tan (called "copper") points, or both. |
| Coat: |
Double coat is medium length and straight to slightly wavy. |
| Grooming Required: |
Low |
| Good with Children: |
Yes |
| Good with Pets: |
Yes |
| Best Kept: |
Outdoors |
Activity Level
(1 low; 10 high): |
5 |
| Trainability: |
High |
| Originates From: |
U.S./ Australia |
| Origin Date: |
1900's |
| Original Use: |
Sheep herding |
| Current Use: |
Companion, sheep herding |
| Life Expectancy: |
12-13 years |
| AKC Recognition: |
Yes |
| Year Recognized: |
1993 |
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Common Traits |
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The Australian Shephers can have blindness/deafness problems. Some are prone to hip dysplasia |
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History |
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Originally bred for the climate of California and for a working shepherd |
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Miscellaneous |
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Litter size: 5-8
Despite its name it actually developed in the U.S.
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.
Generally the breed is an energetic dog that requires exercise and enjoys working, whether it is learning and practicing tricks, competing in dog agility, or any other physically and mentally involving activity. Many need to run, full out, regularly. It is usually a sweet and affectionate dog who is faithful to its owners and may be good with children, although its overwhelming instinct to work may subvert its ability to function as a family dog.
Dogs with strong working instinct may show more reserved, guarding behaviors along with a tendency to chasing or nipping at running children or strangers if not properly trained. Its protective instinct and behaviors can be frightening to children, strangers, and small animals. Those bred for a more family-oriented temperament are more friendly and affectionate with strangers and generally more reliable around children. Because the breed was developed to serve on the ranch, a job which includes being protective of its property, it can be sometimes annoying with its inclination to bark warnings about neighborhood activity, but it is not generally an obsessively barking dog. |
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