Pictures of Dogs Australian Shepherd Pictures and Breed Informations
Pictures of Dogs Australian Shepherd Pictures and Breed Informations
Australian Shepherd is a breed of herding dogs that was developed on ranches in the Western United States. The name Australian Shepherd or Aussie Shepherd sounds like a misnomer as the breed did not originate in Australia. In fact, the name has been derived because of its association with immigrant Australian sheep herders who came to USA. Owing to its inherent versatility, trainability, obedience and energy, besides being used as herding dogs, they are also used as search and rescue dogs, disaster dogs, detection dogs, guide dogs, service dogs and therapy dogs.
Australian shepherds have well-defined, expressive and almond shaped eyes. Skull ranges from flat to slightly domed shaped and with a well-defined stop. Ears are triangular in shape and rounded at the tips. Its tail is either straight, docked or naturally bobbed. Overcoat is straight or wavy, medium-length and weather proof and undercoat is soft and dense. Coat comes in black, red, blue merle and red merle. Its weight is around 50-65 pounds and height is about 20-23 inches. Australian Shepherds have an average life expectancy of about 12-15 years.
Pictures of Dogs Australian Shepherd Pictures and Breed Informations
Pictures of Dogs Australian Shepherd Pictures and Breed Informations
Pictures of Dogs Australian Shepherd Pictures and Breed Informations
Pictures of Dogs Australian Shepherd Pictures and Breed Informations
Pictures of Dogs Australian Shepherd Pictures and Breed Informations
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