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Australian Shepherds Breed
The Australian shepherd dogs are devoted to their owners. They like to be as close to their human friend as possible. They like leaning against a leg, sitting on a foot, or even wedging themselves into your lap. This breed of dogs is focused and smart, and a good Aussi can be your best friend ever, but only if you are prepared to keep these dogs busy with the dog sports.
The Australian Shepherds are not from Australia and in fact they were developed by Basque shepherds in the USA. The confusion about the origin of these dogs is only one of many misconceptions about these hard-working and talented herding dogs. Apart from Aussie, Pembroke Corgi and Cardigan Corgi are also bred for the heading purpose; therefore, these can also be good options if you are looking for herding dogs.
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If you are considering Australian Shepherds as your canine companion, you should read following general information about this breed:
| Breed Name | Australian Shepherd |
| Origin | United States |
| Other Names | Aussie or little blue dog |
| Lifespan | 13 -15 years |
| Breed group | Herding dog breeds (AKC) |
| Height | Male: 20–23 inches (51–58 cm)Female: 18–21 inches (46–54 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 25–31.8 kgFemale: 15.9–25 kg |
| Temperament | Affectionate, Active, Intelligent, Good-natured, Protective |
| What to Feed | Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Shedding | Moderate |
| Litter size | 2-5 puppies |
| Compatibility with other pets | Generally good with other dogs and good with other pets |
| Children Friendly | No |
| Coat Type | Short Coat |
| Coat Colors | Black, Blue, Gray, Red, Silver |
| Health Concern | There are many health problems that are related with Australian Shepherd. They can acquire back and hip problems, vision problems, and pancreatic problems. Furthermore, they can develop bladder problems and urinary infections over time. In many aussies thyroid problems are also appearing. |
| Hypoallergenic Breed | No |
| Space Requirements | House with Yard |
| Trainability | Varies From One Dog To The Next |
| Energy Level | High Energy |
| Grooming | Brushing Once a Week or Less |
| Protective Ability | Varies From One Dog To The Next |
| Tendency to Drool | Moderate |
| Tendency to Snore | Low |
| Tendency to Bark | High |
| Tendency to Dig | Low |
| Social/Attention Needs | High |
| Bred for | Livestock herding |
| Activities | Aussies are very energetic breed of dogs, so they need lots and lots of exercise. They should ideally have some sort of work to do. These dogs need daily jogs or walks, and should have ample time to romp and play off-leash. |
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About Rahul
From Delhi, Rahul is an animal lover at heart. He is a writer and most of his writing revolves around making people aware of animal issues like health, training and grooming.
