| People love to tame dogs. So far as the Australian | | | | confusion and misconception about their originality. |
| Shepherds are concerned it can be said that the | | | | Though they are thought to be Australian Shepherds, |
| Australian Shepherd is a sort of American breed that | | | | in actuality they belong to the breeding line which was |
| was used in the cattle ranches. Their height is around | | | | earlier used by Basque shepherds of southern Spain. In |
| 18 to 23 inches and their weight is set at between 35 | | | | the year of 1875, Basque shepherds had to make |
| and 70 pounds. They are designed with medium length | | | | venture to American shores. At that time they carried |
| double coat. This coat can be straight or marcel. | | | | these species with them. In this way those dogs were |
| However this breed can be multi-colored such as | | | | later spread over the whole world and later these |
| perfect combination of red, blue merle, jet black, or red | | | | dogs were recognized by American Kennel Club as |
| merle. Their coats are also designed with markings. So | | | | the Australian Shepherds. It looks very bold and |
| far as the healthcare is concerned one should take | | | | resolute. It is double coated with the round feet and |
| proper care and attention to protect them from such | | | | straight limbs. They are available in blue, blue merle, red |
| diseases like hip dysplasia, low vision, deafness or | | | | merle and all red color. |
| impairment and so on. They should be given | | | | These dogs are extremely faithful to masters. They |
| vaccination to build up the resistance power in the | | | | can monitor the house with perfection. Under the |
| body. | | | | coverage of the impenetrate darkness, this type of |
| Before purchasing the Australian Shepherds one | | | | dog is very effective and competent in watching the |
| should put emphasis on the fact whether he will keep | | | | property and adjoining house at night. Therefore they |
| dogs at home for the protection of the house or he will | | | | are very good and competent nocturnal watchdogs. |
| press the dog into service of controlling cattle and | | | | They can even make the owners of the house aware |
| herding animals. For domestic purposes one can | | | | of the imminent danger. This dog has very effective |
| purchase nonchalant and polite Australian Shepherds | | | | chasing capability. Therefore in the matter of having |
| but for herding animals, dogs should be aggressive and | | | | control over herding animals and cattle in the cattle |
| industrious. So far as the source of the originality of the | | | | ranches, these dogs can be trained and pressed into |
| Australian Shepherds are concerned there is some | | | | service. |