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Australian Shepherds

Australian Shepherds are first used to herd sheep. However, with their friendly and intelligent personality, the popularity of the Aussies as a family pet is rising. This category has questions relating to this breed’s features and temperament.

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Are Australian shepherds protective?

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Aussies are great dogs, and full of energy, but tend to be independent minded.

What is the difference between an Australian Shepherd and a border collie?

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A Border Collie is a herding dog. It is normally black ad white, but can also be tri colored, red or Merle. They are intense, hard working dogs and need a lot of activity. They are very trainable and are widely regarded as the most intelligent dog breed.

Do Australian Shepherds shed their fur?

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Yes, quite a bit!

They need a lot of grooming. Every day or every second day.

Tons of it. The typical Aussie has a long coat that needs grooming to keep from matting.

Can Australian shepherds have tails?

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Almost all Australian Shepherd's are born with long, natural tails. The tails are docked (amputated) using scissors when the puppies are a few days old to meet the Breed Standard. This operation is now illegal in many countries, including the UK. Where docking is still legal, the tail is cut off at the first joint - close to the body. In countries where docking is illegal, the tails are left natural and are usually fluffy and straight. If you live in a country where docking is still practised and you want a natural puppy, ask a breeder not to dock one of the puppies for you.

How much should a Australian shepherd eat a day?

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Australian shepherds were originally bred for herding livestock and therefore are very active by nature. Australian shepherds need to walk for at least 30 minutes a day or they may become difficult to control with their excess energy.

What is the Average life span of an Australian Shepherd?

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about 12-15

this is if youare lucky.

Most live average 10-13

Why are Australian shepherds so popular?

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because they are used for farming and for herding

How much should a toy Australian shepherd weigh?

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the average GSD weight is 40-70lbs females and 75-90lbs males. the larger the dog, the more it will weigh. :)

My little guy (1.5yr) weighs 75.5lbs but his dad was 110lbs and his mom 85lbs, so he will most likely fill out more and gain some weight.

Where did the Australian Shepherd breed originate?

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Australian Shepherd

is a descendant of dogs from Basque which were brought to Australia and US by the shepherds. It was later crossed with other Collie type dogs to create a dog with excellent herding skills. Initially Australian Shepherd was used for herding cattle.

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shower every day!, make sure your hair is not greasy, where nice cloths like black sweater type shirts, or just black-every guy looks good in black, always smell nice!, get some nice clonge, not cheap stuff, if you want to smell good you might need to spend some money!!, next you need to ask a girl for help...on how to do your hair, girls always know best, if a girl ever suggest something to do about your looks...listen to them!!

Why does your Australian shepherd nip?

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Because she is showing dominant behaviour towards you.

A trainer is needed before it gets worse.

What is a good name for a male Australian Shepherd?

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Here is a list of names that are good for a male Australian Shepherd:

Note: Please do not remove suggestions of other contributors.

  • Blue
  • Buddy
  • Coby
  • Dakota
  • Jasper
  • Joey
  • Loki
  • Monty
  • Pebbles
  • Poppy
  • Shadow
  • Shiloh
  • Tucker

What kind of health problems do Australian Shepherds have?

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There are many health problems that an Australian Shepherd can acquire, including back and hip problems, vision problems, and pancreatic problems. Also, an Aussie can develop bladder problems and urinary infections over time. Many can be epileptic. Thyroid problems are also appearing

Do Australian Shepaerds make good house dogs?

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we have an unsteralised male austraalian Shepard and a kelpiexborder collie. Both dogs are fantastic with my 18month old who is a very in your face and loud child, the aus shepherd has not grown up with him the other one has and he is stil brilliant and very smart, i would recommend them to everyone

What is Australian shepherd dogs litter number?

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They can vary from 4-8 puppies in an average litter although as little as one or two can occur and even up to ten.

Are Australian sheepdogs born without a tail?

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when they are a few days old the breeder will get it docked. the reason why is because when they are herding sheep or other animals, the tail would some times get cut or stuck on stuff. they look better docked.

What is the average Australian Shepherd cost?

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we paid $800 for ours. we got a male and a female-price was the same. some breeders charge less if you are going to have them for just pets, and if you want them for breeding purposes they charge more. I have seen them for up to $1200 which I think is too much. find a reputable breeder and compare.

The following is a run on sentence your dog is an Australian blue healer they were used for shepherding?

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the answer to this question if on APEX is TRUE for the run on sentence.

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What a 3 weeks old Australian Shepherd should eat?

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The puppy needs to eat at least 2/3 times a day you should feed them everyday A good place to start is with the recommended amount shown on the particular food you are feeding and adjust as needed from there. Twice a day feedings are typically enough for puppies once they are eating solid food. It will be pretty hard to feed them too much at six weeks since they are burning a lot of calories growing.

How are sheepherding dogs trained to herd sheep?

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you cant! unless youre extremely experienced!!! that's what some dogs are trained to do hunt or herd!! your dog has to be extremely obedient to you! my border collie loves toys so whenever we passed one i would shake the toy in her face and she would forget all about it! my dog when we first got her, was intent on killing every dog she saw- though she would never hurt a fly!- no othr animal but a dog!!! i recomend (bottom line) keeping your dog around those animals on a leash and give ur dog treats and love on him and -keep his attention!!!!- be more fun than those things!!! as you trust him more - throw a ball!!!- oh and DONT LET HIM STARE!! ... let these animals become part of life to him- natural- just part of the background!! make him focus on YOU!!!! =]

How fast do Australian Shepherds run?

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I don't know what the fastest Australian Shepherd can do, but I have an Aussie and she can top out at about 37 mph!

When to spay an Australian shepherd?

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Most veterinarians agree that the best age to spay a Dog is before her first season (at about six months of age). However, some veterinarians disagree and say that the Dog should have one season, and then be spayed (at about one year old). You should consult a veterinarian on the best time to spay your Dog. (NOTE: Dogs cannot be spayed during their heat cycle/season, so wait until it has finished before having her spayed). My Old English Sheepdog was spayed at just under a year old and recovered completely within a few days.

What are the colors in a Blue Merle Australian Shepherd?

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A blue merle shepherd consists of Blue's, greys and browns usually :)

Is the Australian shepherd smarter than the German shepherd?

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We don't call them shepherds here we call them sheep station owners. unless you are talking about the Australian blue cattle dog. they are quite smart however they can get a little temperamental, so you have to watch them if you are not the owner.

Australian Shepherds are pretty much like any other dog, whether purebred or cross.

Domestic dogs have been bred over centuries to work for, and be companions to, humans, and in the vast majority of breeds unpleasant or unwanted characteristics have been bred out.

All dogs can be aggressive, but in the very few instances where individual aggression is actively encouraged for whatever reason - guard dog work, for example - this needs training from puppyhood to bring out the trait as a main characteristic. It's a very bad idea to train or keep dogs for the purpose of making them aggressive.

Different classes of dogs, particularly working dogs such as the Aussie Shepherd, show different characteristics: herding, hunting, pointing, retrieving, speed, burrowing, swimming, ratting, rabbiting and so on. Highly nose-driven breeds are trained as sniffer dogs; other breeds are trained as companion dogs.

The intelligence of any breed, or any cross, is usually extremely good. Dogs can retain quite a high vocabulary, particularly if the humans around them talk to them a lot (preferably in proper language, rather than in puppy baby-talk: it doesn't matter to the dog, but can make you look silly in public when the puppy's grown), and dogs can be trained in many ways.

People will say such things as 'cattle dogs (or other working dogs) need a big yard and lots of exercise, or they'll be destructive,' or 'this breed will bark all the time if left alone,' but - like intelligence - the way a dog behaves is as much about its upbringing as about genetics; it is, after all, as a domestic animal destined to live all its life in an artificial environment.

A puppy left to cry alone in its new, strange home without its mum will very possibly grow up to bark when alone, and may even become nervous or fearful. Reassurance and cuddling for a week or so will reward you later with a dog that is happy being alone.

Any dog accustomed to exercise only once a day will settle into that routine. Working dogs on cattle stations (farms) can spend some time out working and the rest of the time in an enclosure: their life isn't necessarily all about spending hours and hours charging around after sheep.

My own dogs are Gordon Setters, which are a gun dog breed. Bred to run with the guns from dawn to dusk, they'll happily settle for resting when their owner rests and chasing a ball from time to time.

So when you're choosing a dog, think more about size than breed facts and myths. Can you afford to feed a huge hound?

When it comes to characteristics of different breeds, try this: think of say, six, different breeds of dog. Then look up a homepage for each breed on the internet. You'll find every one described in words such as 'intelligent', 'loyal', 'affectionate', 'beautiful temperament', and so on. Just change the name of the breed and it all reads much the same!

Ask me and I'll tell you the best dogs in the world are Gordon Setters...

Remember, the kind of dog you'll end up with depends on you; on the way you treat it from the start, and on the way you train it. Never be reluctant to take advice, and always be slow to follow that advice...if it doesn't sound sensible, ask someone else or use your own commonsense.

And always be gentle; never shout or hit. There's no need, and no excuse.