ASHLAND AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS​
AUSSIE PROFILE
Origin: Western United States
Height: 18-23 inches
Weight Range: 40-65 pounds
Coat: Moderate length; medium texture
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Temperament: Enthusiastic, loyal, affectionate, and, energetic
Intelligence: High
Trainability: High, eager to please
Activity Level: High, daily exercise and play
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: moderate, weekly brushing
Children and other pets: Good with children and other pets; may try to herd them.
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Ideal owner: Active or with patience and time to invest in regular training, exercise, and play.
A Little Bit of History ...
According to foundation breeders the Aussies was based on Basque and Spanish dogs that were brought to the United States from Spain in the late 1940's and 1950's.
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Often called "Little Blue Dogs"​
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Due to gaining recognition the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) was founded.
TIP: When training an Australian Shepherd, make sure to provide plenty of mental and physical stimulation to keep them happy and healthy. Their herding instincts thrive when given tasks to accomplish and challenges to overcome.
ALL ABOUT AUSSIES
AKC STANDARD
GENERAL
APPEARANCE
The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent working dog of strong herding and guarding instincts. He is a loyal companion land has stamina to work all day. He is well balanced, slightly longer than tall, of medium size and bone, with coloring that offers variety and individuality. He is attentive and animated, lithe and agile, solid and muscular without cloddishness. He has a coat of moderate length and coarseness. He has a docked or natural bobbed tail.
TEMPERAMENT
The Australian Shepherd is intelligent, active, and an exceptional companion with an even disposition. He is good natured, seldom quarrelsome. He is versatile and easily trained. He can be reserved to strangers at initial meetings.
MALE VS FEMALE
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Males are good choices for show dogs due to the fact that they are "in coat" for more months throughout the year. Both males and females can be trained with excellent success. Only disadvantage to owning a female is twice a year heat cycle may interrupt training. Some males are more likely to roam if left unattended.