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Australian Shepherd Information and Pictures, Australian Shepherds

Life Expectancy About 12-15 years Litter Size 6 - 9 puppies -  Average 7 Grooming The coat is easy to groom and needs little attention.
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Group Herding, AKC Herding Recognition ASCA, UKC, NKC, AKC, NZKC, CKC, APRI, ACR, DRA, NAPR         ASCA = Australian Shepherd Club of America UKC = United Kennel Club NKC = National Kennel Club AKC = American Kennel Club NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club CKC = Continental Kennel Club APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
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Exercise This energetic working dog needs plenty of vigorous exercise to stay in shape, mentally and physically, or better yet, some real work to do.
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Pictures of Mixed Breed Dogs Puppies vs. the Adult Dog, they grow up!
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Some herding dogs carry a MDR1 gene which makes them sensitive to certain drugs, that are otherwise okay to give another dog, but if tested positive for this gene can kill them.
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His striking merle coat and marble eye attracts the most attention when we are out on the town but it is his impish grin that captures my heart on a daily basis.
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I've never had any major health concerns with my current or previous Aussie.
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For this reason, they are not really suited for apartments.
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If Nevaeh doesn't get her exercise, she is insanely hyper and will herd and nip (nothing harsh).
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The Look of a Australian Shepherd Australian Shepherds are vigorous, well-proportioned and rustic dogs—a little longer than tall.
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Australian Shepherd Dog Care This breed needs a good workout every day, preferably combining both physical and mental challenges.
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In 1957 the Australian Shepherd Club of America was formed and subsequently became the largest Aussie registry in America.
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It may try to herd children and small animals by nipping.
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Is an Australian Shepherd the Right Dog for You?

Aussies were not designed or bred to be pets and as pets, with no job to do, they get into trouble.
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Well, the all-positive training techniques are very popular right now but aren't always the best for Aussies.
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As dogs bred to work and control stock, Aussies can have a very high opinion of themselves and many have a more dominant, somewhat pushy personality.
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All Aussies need a job to do; maybe three or four jobs!
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Training also teaches him to accept discipline from you and that you are in charge.
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If you don't want a real companion dog, don't get an Aussie.
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Australian Shepherd : Dog Breed Selector : Animal Planet

Even though it is physically able to live outside in temperate climates, it is a breed for which human contact is so vital that it is emotionally unsuited for a life in the yard.
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It is among the most versatile of breeds, excelling at conformation, obedience, herding and agility competition.
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The Aussie is also adept at working cattle; in fact, some believe its close working style is more suited to cattle than to sheep.
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Merle-to-merle breedings result in some offspring that are homozygous merle, which is detrimental to health, commonly resulting in deafness and blindness.
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American Kennel Club - Australian Shepherd

He is attentive and animated, lithe and agile, solid and muscular without cloddiness.
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The upper arm, which should be relatively the same length as the shoulder blade, attaches at an approximate right angle to the shoulder line with forelegs dropping straight, perpendicular to the ground.
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He is a loyal companion and has the stamina to work all day.
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Despite its misleading name, the breed as we know it today probably developed in the Pyrenees Mountains somewhere between Spain and France.
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As speed increases, the feet (front and rear) converge toward the center line of gravity of the dog while the back remains firm and level.
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The ribs are well sprung and long, neither barrel chested nor slab-sided.
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Australian Shepherd - Dog Breeds - Dog.com

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26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more Color: Any Black Brindle Brown/Chocolate Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper Merle Red/Golden/Orange/ Chestnut Silver & Tan (Yorkie colors) Tan/Yellow/Fawn Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White) White Age: Any Young Adult Senior Puppy Ads by Google Australian Shepherd History: Country/Date of Origin: United States/1800s In spite of its name, the Australian Shepherd did not originate in Australia.
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Australian Shepherd Dog Breed - Australian Shepherd Profile

The breed is very alert and in-tune with the sights and sounds around it.
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However, the breed also makes an excellent companion dog for high-energy owners.
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Frequent exercise is absolutely essential for the Aussie - even more than most dogs.
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American ranchers raised and bred the dogs as livestock herders and farm workers.
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It is believed by some that the breed originated near Spain in the Pyrenees Mountains.
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Aussies were first recognized by the AKC in the early 1990s.Size:40-65 poundsColors:Blue merle Red merle Black Red all colors may have white markings and/or tan (copper) pointsHealth Problems:Responsible breeders strive to maintain the highest breed standards as established by kennel clubs like the AKC.
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Australian Shepherd Breed Information & Pictures (Aussie)

They excel at, and enjoy agility, rally, flyball, frisbee, and obedience.
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The neck is slightly arched of medium length, well set into the shoulders in proportioned to the body.
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As early as 6 weeks, they can be checked by a veterinarian to determine whether any eye defects are present; at 2 years of age they can also be checked for hip dysplasia.
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Blue merles, blacks, and black-tri colored dogs will usually have black noses, while the red merles, reds, and red-tri colored dogs, will have liver noses.
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The hair on the head and front of the forelegs is shorter than the rest of the coat.White is acceptable on the neck, chest, legs, muzzle, underparts, and blaze.
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Australian Shepherd Dogs | Iams Dog Breed Guide

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Talents: Retrieving, herding, watchdog, guarding, police work, narcotics detection, search & rescue, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
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The Australian Shepherds are quiet workers, unlike some breeds which are bred to bark constantly at the livestock.
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The medium sized oval eyes come in many shades of blue, amber and brown, often combined or with flecks.
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The triangular, pendant ears are set high on the head.
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Allergies to certain foods are identified and treated by eliminating certain foods from the dog's diet until the culprit is discovered.
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Or he might invent his own job: herding the kids, either yours or the neighbors'; chasing cars or other animals; or taking your house apart.
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Being quiet, low energy, fairly calm indoors, and polite with the other residents, are all good qualities in an apartment dog.
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Eye drops prescribed by your veterinarian can help break them down.Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism is an abnormally low level of the hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
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A merle coat has a patchwork of dark blotches against a lighter background, so a blue merle dog has black patches on gray and a red merle dog has red patches on beige.
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The condition may be difficult to diagnose at first because several other diseases can cause the same lesions.
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Australian Shepherd | Dog Breeds Information

History: The Australian Shepherd’s history is vague, as is the origin of its misleading name.
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Terrain and weather conditions in the eastern U.S. were similar to that of Europe, however, so the existing imported breeds and their offspring worked well there.
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In general, however, black Aussies tend to have brown eyes, while red Aussies tend to have amber eyes, frequently with one eye totally or partially unpigmented (that is, blue).
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It often excels at dog sports such as frisbee and dog agility.
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With the 1849 California gold rush, a massive migration occurred from the east coast to the west coast, and along with the people came flocks of sheep and the eastern herding dogs.
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It is an energetic dog that requires exercise and needs a job to do, whether it is learning and practicing tricks, competing in dog agility, or any other physically and mentally involving activity.
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Australian Shepherd - Dog breeds - DogBreedWorld.com

Careful observance training is significant as the Australian Shepherd is a wonderfully precarious dog breed.
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Other dog breedsHere are other dog breeds that you might be interested in if you liked the australian shepherd:Bearded CollieBorder CollieGerman Shepherd DogPembroke Welsh CorgiSchipperkeShetland SheepdogAustralian KelpieBelgian MalinoisBelgian Shepherd DogBelgian TervurenBriardMaremma SheepdogOld English SheepdogRough CollieBeauceron Random Breed Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Find A Breed Find the dog breed that is right for you.
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This dog breed is one of the most playful of any dog breed.
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Australian Shepherd - Dog breeds - DogBreedWorld.com › Dog Breeds › Popular Breeds Australian Shepherd The name of this breed is somewhat misleading, as the Australian Shepherd is not an Australian breed.
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Subsidary details about the australian shepherd: Likely lifespan for a australian shepherd is 12 to 15 years.
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F.C.I. tag for australian shepherd is 342 and was added to the database 2009-03-26.
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He does need to exercise whuch has been very helpful for me, since obtaining type 2 diabetes.we are a good pair.
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Flyball, agility skills training, but also obedience competitions are ideally suite for this type of dog.
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Australian Shepherd Rescue Page

Featured Dog for March, 2012 Molly  (7y,BT,F,-,MN)   (Click to enlarge) Molly is a wonderful 7 year old female who is totally devoted to her humans.
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News: Want to use photos from the Australian Shepherd Rescue Page with your screen saver?
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Lost Aussie: Jesse, a 2 year old unneutered male, microchipped, one blue/one brown eye, went missing Feb.
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The listings have been indexed in several different ways, including by the location of the dog.
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(posted 13-Feb-2012) The goal of the Australian Shepherd Rescue Page is to help find great homes to adopt rescued Aussies.
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Instead, wonderful homes are found for them where they can enrich the lives of their new families.
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Australian Shepherd Dog - Dog Breeding Info

Although the exact details of the dog’s history is unclear, we do know that they made their way to the United States, from Australia, where they were used to herd sheep.
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The temperament of the breed can vary from being overly playful with its owners to an imposing and courageous watchdog against intruders.
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The ideal living arrangement is to allow the Aussie to have access to a safe outdoors area during the day and to sleep inside with the family at night.
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Australian Shepherd dogs were bred to guard livestock and to this day maintains the genetic drive to herd.
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And with its ease of training ability and high intellectual levels, the Australian Shepherd is the perfect candidate for advanced obedience training.
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Without proper exercise and mental stimulation through games and dog training, the Australian Shepherd tends to become bored and may act out in a destructive manner through barking and chewing.
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