Australian Shepherd - Essential Details To Understand

The Australian Shepherd (also known as the
"Aussie") is part of the herding dog category.
They feature a blue merle, red merle or black,
red and white coat. It was during the 1800s the
breed first originated. Herding sheep is the
role they were originally used for. In the
modern day they're a popular selection as a
herding dog, for movie roles, search and rescue
or guide dogs. Qualities such as their high
versatility, trainability and intelligence are
what they can be recognized by. They are a
descendant of the Carea Leones from Spain and
various British herding dogs and are known to
have appeared in the Pyrenees Mountains between
Spain and France.

They're classed as a medium sized dog. The
appropriate male size is 50-65 pounds with a
height of 20-23 inches, whereas the female
measurements are 40-55 pounds with a height of
18-21 inches. The breed is recognized for their
bold, alert and confident personality. They're
typically shy towards people they haven't met,
and this can make them unsuitable as a
protection dog. The breed is ranked 42nd
compared with every other breed when being
trained to learn new commands, and are
identified as being highly clever.

They are great (but may try to herd) towards
kids, which can mean they are suitable as a
family pet. Other animals like other dogs and
pets do mix well with them. Looking after their
coat is a straightforward assignment. They
require moderate brushing once every few days,
and proper grooming every couple of months. They
won't be suitable for staying in an apartment,
but love to have a large yard that gives them
room to run around.

They're predominantly longer-lived, like most
medium sized breeds, and have a life expectancy
of 12-14 years. Their most severe health risk is
Collie Eye Anomaly, and they can also be
vulnerable to autoimmune disorders, hip
dysplasia, epilepsy or eye defects. They love
things like agility, flyball or herding. To
avoid the development of hyperactivity or other
destructive behavior, they require very long
(plus other physical challenges) walks every day
as a result of their high level of energy.

You ought to be able to meet their high demand
for physical and mental stimulation if you bring
home the Australian Shepherd. They are less
suitable for inactive owners or apartment
dwellers, but an excellent choice for active
owners with a large yard and job to give them.
One of the qualities people find most attractive
regarding this dog is the fact it is possible to
teach almost anything to due to its high level
of intelligence and versatility.


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