| Overview:
The Australian Shepherd is intelligent and very loyal to his owner. He’s a working dog, though, so he does best when his owner gives him a job to do – such as herding livestock. |
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| Breed
Group:
Herding |
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| AKC Breed
Group:
Herding |
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| Weight: male: 50-65, female: 40-55 (Lbs.)
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| Height: male:20-23, female:18-21 (Inches.) |
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| Color(s):
Blue merle, black, red merle, or red - all with or without white markings and/or tan points. |
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| Coat:
Hair ranges from medium to long with a dense undercoat. |
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| Character:
Australian Shepherds are intelligent and eager to learn. They’re loyal and bond very closely with the family. |
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| Temperament:
This breed is generally good with children and other household pets. They can be shy around strangers, however. |
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| Care:
The Australian Shepherd requires very little grooming, although a good combing is called for during times of shedding. |
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| Training:
This breed is quite intelligent, learning tasks very rapidly. Therefore, training is easy and quick. |
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| Activity:
The Australian Shepherd needs to stay busy and needs a lot of exercise. He's especially suited for people who are into outdoor activities. |
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| Country of Origin:
USA |
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| Health
Issues:
This breed has a gene for merle coloration that may also carry a blind or deaf factor. The major concerns are cataracts, collie eye anomaly, and many other minor problems. |
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| Life
Expectancy:
12-15 (Yrs.)
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