Australian Shepherds

Australian Shepherds are a medium sized dog and a pedigree breed. Also known as: The Aussie (nickname)

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Lifespan

13-15 years

Breed group

Pastoral

Weight

Male: 23-29kg

Female: 23-29kg

Height

Male: 51-58cm

Female: 46-53cm

Pedigree

Yes

Other names

The Aussie (nickname), Little Blue Dog

Breed Size

Medium

Breed Type

Pastoral

Health tests available

BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, DNA test - HC-HSF4, BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme, BVA/KC Elbow Dysplasia Scheme, DNA test - CEA/CH, DNA test - MDR1, DNA test - prcd-PRA, DNA test - Cobalamin Malabsorption, Breed Club - Blood test for Pelger-Huet Anomaly

Characteristics

Exercise needs

High

Easy to train

High

Shedding

Heavy

Grooming
needs

High

Good with
Children

Requires supervision

Health of breed

Low

Cost to keep

Medium

Intelligence

Medium

Tolerates being alone

Calm

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