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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.
186 Questions
Can you breed an australian shepherd on there first cycle?
Whilst it is possible to breed from an Australian Shepherd on there first heat cycle, this is NOT advisable. As your dog is still developing, if she becomes pregnant she will have to give her vital nutrients and vitamins to her growing puppies, which would stunt her growth. It may also be damaging to both her physical and mental well-being as she is too young. You should wait until she has had at least three heat cycles before breeding from her.
What kind of coat do Australian shepherd have?
My assie has a fairly thick coat, but made up of fine, soft fur. She sheds quite a bit if not brushed regularly and they can also mat up very badly if not properly cared for.....that being said, They are great, soft dogs to cuddle up with.
Is a white Australian Shepherd still a Australian Shepherd?
Color does not change the breed of a dog. Having said that, white Australian Shepherds should be discouraged and should never be purchased from a breeder. An Aussie that is mostly white may be a homozygous merle, also called a double merle. This means that both parents carried the merle gene. It may sound innocent enough, but double merle Aussies can be blind and/or deaf or have vision and hearing difficulties. Breeders who breed two merles together are not scrupulous breeders and aren't the sort of person you'd want to buy a puppy from. If you are interested in getting a double merle Aussie, rescues are a great place to look. Most people don't want these white Aussies because they may be deaf or blind, but they still make great pets and still need homes like any other dog. They act like any other dog, they just may need some extra care and consideration.
Where does the shih tzu rank in intelligence?
Ranks 70 on list
Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence
Understanding of New Commands: 80 to 100 repetitions or more.
Obey First Command: 25% of the time or worse.
When can an Australian Shepherd be taken away from its mother?
A puppy can be sold at eight weeks and should be weaned by then.
A puppy should never leave its mother any earlier, period.
Do Pomeranians get along with Australian Shepherds?
Certain breeds do not hate others by nature.
If both are socialized they will get on fine.
The first step in deciding when to breed a dog is to determine that the puppies will be wanted and will have good homes. A commitment to find good homes for all the new lives you will be creating must be made before even considering breeding any dogs.
Females are able to conceive ("go into heat") only approximately every six to eight months. They usually have their first estrous ("season") at around six months, but some don't for as long as 14 months. As a rule of thumb, if she has not had an estrous cycle by the time she is 14 months old, you should have her examined by a veterinarian.
Most responsible breeders do not breed the bitch in the first estrous cycle, although it is possible for them to become pregnant during that first season. Until a dog is around two, many genetic problems do not manifest, like hip dysplasia, for example. You would need to have the proper testing done on the dogs to be mated to assure that you are not going to end up with a litter of puppies with potentially serious genetic disorders or conditions.
The decision to breed should be made with great care and only after you have learned much more about breeding, whelping, and caring for pregnant bitches and newborn puppies.
