Australian
Shepherd
Other
names- Aussie, Spanish Shepherd, Pastor Dog, Bob-Tail, New Mexican
Shepherd, and California Shepherd.
Best
known for-ranch work, tricks, high energy and highly obedient.
Physical
description-some are born with tails but almost all are docked at
an early age.
Coat-long,
double coated.
Color-red
and blue merles, red, black, white, brindle, tri, or yellow, any of
these can have white and/or tan markings.
Height-18-23
inches.
Weight-males
are 45-65 pounds and females are 30-45 pounds.
Temperament-alert
and fast learners, they live to please and need jobs to do.
History-brought
here by basque shepherds via Australia. They were first really noticed
by the public as rodeo clowns in the mid 1900's. The Aussie is
probable a fairly old American breed, but because they were working
dogs, there are very few records.
Climate-very
adaptive.
Health/care-be
careful choosing a breeder, common problems are eyes, hips and
deafness in blue merels. Lifespan is 10-15 years.
Grooming-low
grooming requirements for a long haired dog.
Reproduction-do
not breed 2 blue merles together, the average litter is 6-9 puppies.
Work-an
adaptable herder who is best with cattle and sheep but can work
ducks, horses, kids etc…
Notes-
Availability-a
dog with papers may take some effort to find but they are very common
in the field.
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