Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is a bold, loving, smart and energetic member of the Herding Group. These dogs have an athletic build and are medium in size. With amazing agility and a powerful body, they can work hard all day without sacrificing speed or stamina. Australian Shepherd dogs were bred to guard livestock and to this day maintains the genetic drive to herd.

The temperament of the breed can vary from being overly playful with its owners to an imposing and courageous watchdog against intruders. They are typically friendly towards other dogs and pets, but reserved around strange people. 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.

A Brief History Of The Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd's assumed area of origin can be misleading because it is not actually an Australian Breed. 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.

One theory suggests that the breed started when the Basque people of Europe settled in Australia with their sheepdogs, then relocated to America, bringing their dogs with them. The name “Australian Shepherd” was given due to the breed's past residence and function, but they were still largely known as the Basque dog.

The Australian Shepherd excelled at overcoming the harsh conditions of herding through rough terrain in both Australia and western America. They were crossed with various other breeds and were mostly kept under the radar in terms of popularity. During the 1950s, the breed gained exposure as they were seen in various dog trick shows and even in film.

The International English Shepherd Registry registered the very first Australian Shepherd (today known as the National Stock Dog Registry). The Australian Shepherd Club of America was formed in 1957, and in 1993 the AKC officially recognized the breed. Today the Australian Shepherd is still used as a sheep herder and can be seen winning herding trials.

Upkeep Requirements For The Australian Shepherd

This breed must have vigorous exercise on a daily basis, both physically and mentally. And with its ease of training ability and high intellectual levels, the Australian Shepherd is the perfect candidate for advanced obedience training. These dogs thrive on human contact and are not meant for sitting around the house all day.

Australian Shepherds can tolerate both hot and cool temperatures but should not live outdoors completely. 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. Grooming requirements call for a heavy brushing of its thick coat about two to three times weekly.

Health Concerns

The average lifespan of the Australian Shepherd is between twelve and fifteen years. Major health concerns that run common in the breed are CEA and cataracts. Minor health issues include CEA, Pelger-Huet syndrome, hypothyroidism, CHD, iris coloboma, and nasal solar dermatitis. Rarely seen is PRA, PPM, distichiasis, PDA, epilepsy, lumbar sacral syndrome, and vWD. Veterinarians suggest that the Australian Shepherd get specifically tested for DNA for CEA, hip, thyroid, and eye problems.

History

Theories about where this breed originated abound. Some assert it was developed in the U.S.A from Australia, European, and Latin American herding dogs. Many of the herding dogs came from Pyrenees Mountains located between France and Spain. They went with their masters that hurried to the Gold Rush in California.. When they arrived in California, owners began to bred them with the dogs from South America and Australia.

In the 1880's the Basque herders that first went to Australian came to California. So herding dogs from different places were bred together, as many people herded sheep in the United States. They bred them to get the best dog for the western climate.

General Looks

This is a medium bodied dog and his body is solid. The working canines have shortened coats and the bone structure ranges from lighter to heavier. Those bred for shows have longer coats and the heavy bone frame.

Is This Your Breed?

The Australian Shepherd needs strenuous exercise each day. The coat needs brushing each week. This bred is friendly, though not as much with strangers. It is a good family dog that likes being close.

Coat

It is straight,  resists weather, and is a double coat. The undercoat's quantity changes according to the climate.

Color

The colors are blue and red merle and black. Markings are white or tan.

Locomotion

His movement is agile and smooth.

Personality

He is smart, active, and likes to play. He has a guarding instinct. He is faithful.

Australian Shepherd video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6_Cp9vM9hM

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