Australian Shepherd Dogs
Even though this breed is called an Australian Shepherd Dog, it is actually an American breed that was raised to work on cattle ranches. They grow to be 18 to 23 inches tall, which makes them a mid-sized active breed, and they weigh anywhere between 35 to 70 pounds. The coat of an Australian Shepherd dog is a beautiful medium length and can be either straight or wavy. They can be in several colors, red, black, blue merle, or red merle, as well as certain markings. They are very healthy breed, with very few health problems, of which may include deafness, hip dysplasia, and sight problems.
It is important to know the behavior of the particular Australian Shepherd dog you are looking at. Make sure he or she is from a family line that has NOT been bred to be aggressive. The dogs from a non-aggressive line can make an excellent pet for a family with children. The aggressive lines are better for working on a farm, herding cattle or other animals.
As you are caring for your Australian Shepherd dog, you really only need to groom them and bathe when it becomes necessary. If you do see a burr or anything else stuck to their coat, remove it quickly to it won’t irritate him or matte. When you brush them, use a firm bristle brush.
She will shed a lot, so brushing will help to keep your home free of pet hair, and keeping the coat from getting tangled. You will find yourself vacuuming a lot more because of her shedding, if you are keeping her indoors. Brush her teeth a couple of times a week, great way to prevent periodontal disease.
These dogs are very intelligent and can be trained in obedience easily. Whether he be a non-aggressive or aggressive, he should go through some type of obedience training, making life easier for the both of you.
There are a variety of dog training resources here on the Internet. Learn about the Australian Shepherd dog, and utilize the best training methods on the internet and be sure and start right when you get your puppy. If you start training early you will have much greater success, teaching him early on the rules and ensuring that your new australian shepherd knows that you are the pack leader.
