Australian Shepherd

Recommended for: Families

Maintenance Level: Medium

Lifespan: 13-15 years

Temperament:

Active, intelligent

Health Risk:

In the lower risk category for developing health issues, hence one of the most affordable breeds to insure.

Is this breed right for you?

Try our breed selector quiz to find out your best matching breed!

Breed Overviewa

The Australian Shepherd (also known as the Aussie) is loveable medium sized working dog with a huge amount of energy and drive.

While this dog is known as the Aussie it actually hails from the United States where it is used as a working dog. The Aussie has a coat that is straight to slightly wavy and they also have a naturally bobbed tail. They do tend to shed a fair bit so regular brushing is recommended especially when they shed heavily twice a year due to seasonal changes in the weather.

Aussies come in a variety of colours including blue merle, black, red merle and solid colours with or without white markings. Their

eyes can be a variety of colours including Blue Merle, Red Merle, Red, and Black.

Male Aussie’s usually weigh between 23 and 29 kg and stand at about 50-58 cm tall. Females should weigh about 14 to 20 kg and

stand at 45 – 53 cm tall. The average life span of the Aussie is 13 to 15 years.

This breed is ideal for an active family because they love plenty of exercise and most of all they love to work.

بحث هذه المدونة الإلكترونية

Dog