Australian Shepherds are herding dogs.
Yes, Aussie is a short version for Australian Shepherd.
There is really no such thing as a tea cup Aussie, nor is it or the miniature Aussie recognized by the akc or usasa.
An Aussie is a slang term for a person from Australia, or an Australian Shepherd dog, a herding dog originating from California.
The average height for a male Aussie is 20 to 23 inches, and 18 to 21 inches for a female Aussie Dog.
The proper acronym is "NASA" and they breed Australian shepherd dogs which commonly referred to as the Aussie. The acronym stands for National Australian Shepherd Association.
As a general rule Aussies will be larger than Brittanies. Some Aussie females are rather small and some Brittany males are a little bigger than the smaller Aussie's. There is also a mini Aussie that is about the same size as a Pomeranian.
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!
All dogs do strange things. Chances are your Aussie is only doing it because there is nothing else to chew on.
Golden retriever and German Shepherd
A Dutch Shepherd is not a Border Collie or a GSD (German Shepherd Dog). While they are herders and protectors, the Dutch Shepherd is not close to the ability of a Border Collie, and surpasses the ability of a GSD. Dutch Shepherds are very capable guardians, and virtually lack all of the health and temperament problems of a GSD. I have a Border Collie, GSD, and Dutch Shepherd and know that they are three very different dogs, and should not be confused with one another. In short, a Dutch Shepherd is less likely to snap when he shouldn't, is a far better protector than a GSD, and lacks nearly all of the health problems that a GSD does. I would say that a Dutch Shepherd ranks closer to a Doberman or Rottweiler as far as being a guard dog, an Aussie in terms of agility, and and Aussie again in terms of temperament.
A wolf and a Border collie. The wolf is smarter than the Border collie by the way. The Aussie is a more intelligent animal than the sheltie, as they seem to learn faster, and have superior herding skills. Not to say shelties are not intelligent, but the Aussie learns his job faster. Border collies are reknown for their herding skills, and the Australian shepherd rivals their ability.
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