Archives: Australian Shepherd Dog

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 [...]

Just like human beings, dogs are also affected by some hereditary diseases that can affect them from birth.  For the Australian Shepherd Dog, there are genetic diseases which can create an impact in the life of the dog from the time it is born.  There are some dogs however, who may not show any manifestation [...]