Facts About Australian Shepherds

By Althea Sweet


What are Australian Shepherds? They are a kind of dog breed that is extremely smart, people-loving and enthusiastic and they have the need to do something all the time. They are also sometimes called as "Aussie". These kinds of dogs are known to easily fit in and relate to an active and exercise-loving family Australian Shepherds require numerous amounts of physical exercise. Height of Australian Shepherd is around 18-23 inches and their weight falls between 35-70 pounds. They are normally used as cattle ranches or grown to protect and guard their owner's house.

Because they are bred to herd, Australian Shepherds will try to herd anything and almost everything like squirrels, ducks, and even people. Characteristics of Australian Shepherds include having a protective instinct and wanting to be close to their master all the time. Hearing impairment or deafness, hip dysplasia and low vision are some health-related conditions that Australian Shepherds may develop if they are not provided with proper care and attention that they need. In order to be able to build up resistance that is necessary for your dog's body, it is recommended that owners should provide them with appropriate vaccination that they need.

Characteristics of the Australia Shepherd that helps them to be a good cattle rancher and guard dog is that they are aloof and reserved towards strangers and people that they do not recognize, they are also aware of their surrounding, careful and a good judge of character. They are not known to interact with new people immediately and they are also confident and self-possessed but never uncertain and afraid. In order for them to develop more confidence and well adjusted, bringing them to any outdoor family activity is recommended.

Dog training and sporting activities like agility and advanced dog obedience training and fly ball are usually the kind of activities that Australian Shepherds are known to be good at. Since they are easy to train, this provides their owners the opportunity to develop and enhance an strong bond with their dogs when training them. They are also known to react better with training and constructive methods that are rewards based like dog clicker instruction which makes them capable and ready students.

Grooming for your Australian Shepherd requires that you bath them, brush their teeth and brush their hair and coat. They must also be placed in a safe and clean surroundings. With regards to cleaning and brushing their hair, use of a brush that has firm bristles is essential in order for unwanted hairs and particles to be removed from your dog's body. Proper brushing is also necessary to remove plaques and tartar from the Australian Shepherd's coat especially that they have double coat that is medium in coarseness and of moderate length. It is also important to use shampoo and conditioner when washing your dog's hair. In order to be sure that your Australian Shepherd will live happy and healthy, you must provide them with the appropriate medication and vaccines, necessary care and sufficient nutritious foods. It should also be remembered that an Australian Shepherd's teeth must be brushed at least twice a week to prevent the occurrence of dental problems and teeth loss.




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