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Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd At a Glance

Recognized By

AKC, CanKC, UKC, CKC, KCUK, FCI

Country of Origin

United States

Life Expectancy

13 - 15 yrs

Height Range

20 - 23 in (M); 18 - 21 in (F)

Weight Range

50 - 65 lbs (M); 40 - 55 lbs (F)

Colors

Red, Red Merle, Blue Merle, Black; with or without white markings, with or without tan/copper points

Trainability

Excellent. Natural for obedience.

With Children

Very good

With Animals

Good

Climate

Tolerates cold well

Indoor/Outdoor

Enjoys indoor compaionship but needs lots of outdoor room

Exercise Reqd

High. Needs plenty of outdoor exercise and interaction

Grooming Reqd

Moderate, due to dense coat

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Aussies are a Healthy breed.. But Good breeders extensivly test their dogs, show and compete with their dogs. Minimum Testing for Aussies includes Testing Hips (OFA or PennHip) Annual Eye exams(CERF)by a AVCO vet. Keep in mind a Health exam at a standard VET does not clear a dog for breeding!! One must also be aware it is considered a normal part of purchasing a aussie puppy that the puppies have not only had their regualr vet exam, and vaccines.. but ALSO been eye checked by a Opthomologist..

- Posted by Amanda Bushee Muddyfeet aussies.. from NH

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A little note about health testing.. Because buyers are becomming more informed they are asking breeders about this "health" testing stuff so there has been MANY sites that now state they do, but in reality do not. THEY ARE LYING!! There dogs are NOT listed or they do not have the certificates. Again a Standard vet DOES NOT provide these test. ASK for proof and buyer beware. HIP and EYE clearances can be looked up on the OFA website.

- Posted by Amanda Bushee Muddyfeet aussies.. from NH

Aussies are a very active breed, Keep this in mind.. They need a owner that has the time to devote to a active breed that must be mentally stimulated as well as given appropriate excercise. Not every home looking for a dog is suited for a aussie.. far too often a buyer falls in love with that cute puppy.. and there is a breeder willing to sell them a dog unsuited for their lifesyle and make a sale.. This is how Aussies end up in rescue.

- Posted by Amanda Bushee Muddyfeet aussies.. from NH

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Australian Shepherd Information

The founding registry for the breed is the Australian Shepherd Club of America. This organization is responsible for the development of the breed and breed standard, and they maintain their own registry and shows. The ASCA maintains a stringent code of ethics among members, so many respected, reputable breeders will dual-register with both ASCA and AKC.