Australian Shepherd Dog Breed Profile

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AKC Group: Herding
Class: Herding
Country of Origin: USA
First Registered: 1993
Height: 18 - 23 inches
Weight: 35 - 70 lbs.

Colors: Blue merle, black, red merle and all red with or without white markings and/or tan points.

Coat Type: Double coat is medium length and straight to slightly wavy.

Health Concerns: Hip dysplasia, eye problems such as juvenile cataracts and deafness

Temperament: Active, intelligent, responsive.

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Maine

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Added on Oct 26th, 2009
Very, very intelligent breed, eager to learn, very eager to please. However, they need to be kept busy with all that intelligence and energy. Also big lovers. When I had my Aussie (sadly has passed on) she would notice the smallest changes in the level of your voice so you had to keep your voice perfectly level when training her. If my voice raised even the slightest she would notice immediately, hang her head and tuck her tail.

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