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This Comprehensive Owners Guide to the Australian Shepherd serves as a complete introduction to this all-American wonder dog with the Australian name! Designed by ranchers in Americas wide West, the Aussie, as his many friends call him, is a multi-talented herding dog that is admired as much for his flawless work ethic as for his natural beauty and engaging personality. Author Charlotte Schwartz, a highly regarded dog trainer and owner, begins this informative volume with a chapter on the breeds evolution from imported Spanish and French herding dogs to the American original it has become. The author continues with chapters on characteristics and the breed standard encapsulating all of the virtues of this versatile herding breed, offering sound advice about which owners are best suited to own this potentially challenging breed.
New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home...

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Physical Characteristics of the Australian Shepherd

(from the American Kennel Club breed standard)

Head: Clean cut, strong and dry. Overall size should be in proportion to the body. Skull top flat to slightly domed. Length and width are equal.

Eyes: Brown, blue, amber or any variation or combination thereof, including flecks and marbling. Almond shaped.

Nose: Red merles and reds have liver (brown) pigmentation on the nose (and lips).

Teeth: A full complement of strong white teeth should meet in a scissors bite or may meet in a level bite.

Muzzle: Equal in length or slightly shorter than the back skull. The muzzle tapers little from base to nose and is rounded at the tip.

Chest: Not broad but is deep with the lowest point reaching the elbow.

Forequarters: ShouldersShoulder blades are long, flat, fairly close set at the withers and well laid back. The upper arm, which should be relatively the same length as the shoulder blade, attaches at an approximate right angle to the shoulder line with forelegs dropping straight, perpendicular to the ground. Legs straight and strong. Pastern is medium length and very slightly sloped.

Feet: Oval, compact with close knit, well arched toes.

Ears: Triangular, of moderate size and leather, set high on the head. At full attention they break forward and over, or to the side as a rose ear.

Neck: Strong, of moderate length, slightly arched at the crest, fitting well into the shoulders.

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Color: Blue merle, black, red merle, redall with or without white markings and/or tan (copper) points, with no order of preference.

Back: Straight and strong, level and firm from withers to hip joints.

Tail: Straight, docked or naturally bobbed, not to exceed four inches in length.

Coat: Hair is of medium texture, straight to wavy, weather resistant and of medium length. The undercoat varies in quantity with variations in climate.

Hindquarters: The width of the hindquarters is equal to the width of the forequarters at the shoulders. Stifles are clearly defined, hock joints moderately bent. The hocks are short, perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other when viewed from the rear.

Size: The preferred height for males is 2023 inches, females 1821 inches.

Contents

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Australian in name but with a background that also spans Europe and North America, the Australian Shepherd is commonly known as a breed of American origin. Follow the evolution and establishment of the amazing Aussieone of the most intelligent, skilled and beautiful of all dog breeds around the world.

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Looks, brains, talent and personality plusthe Australian Shepherd has it all! Do you have what it takes to own an Aussie? Find out here in an in-depth discussion about the breeds temperament, physical characteristics and health considerations, as well as what is required to own this affectionate, intuitive and versatile breed.

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Learn the requirements of a well-bred Australian Shepherd by studying the description of the breed set forth in the American Kennel Club standard. Both show dogs and pets must possess key characteristics as outlined in the breed standard.

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Be advised about choosing a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, typical puppy. Understand the responsibilities of ownership, including home preparation, acclimatization, the vet and prevention of common puppy problems.

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Enter into a sensible discussion of dietary and feeding considerations, exercise, grooming, traveling and identification of your dog. This chapter discusses Australian Shepherd care for all stages of development.

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Be informed about the importance of training your Australian Shepherd from the basics of housebreaking and understanding the development of a young dog to executing obedience commands (sit, stay, down, etc.).

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Discover how to select a qualified veterinarian and care for your dog at all stages of life. Topics include vaccination scheduling, skin problems, external and internal parasites and common medical and behavioral conditions.

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Recognize the signs of an aging dog, implement a senior-care program with your veterinarian and become comfortable with making the final decisions and arrangements for your senior Aussie.

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Experience the dog show world, including different types of shows and the making of a champion. Go beyond the show ring to obedience, herding and agility trials, etc.


KENNEL CLUB BOOKS AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD

ISBN 13: 978-1-59378-279-5


Copyright 2000 Kennel Club Books An Imprint of I-5 Press A Division of I-5 Publishing, LLC

3 Burroughs, Irvine, CA 92618 USA

Cover Design Patented: US 6,435,559 B2 Printed in China


All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, by photostat, scanner, microfilm, xerography or any other means, or incorporated into any information retrieval system, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of the copyright owner.

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Norvia Behling, Mary Bloom, T.J. Calhoun, Doskocil, Isabelle Franais, Carol Ann Johnson, Bill Jonas, Mikki Pet Products, Antonio Philippe, Alice Roche, Taylor, Alice van Kempen.

Illustrations by Rene Low.

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Although its name suggests a dog of Australian heritage, the Australian Shepherd was developed in the European Basque country, the USA and Mexico, as well as in Australia. Today the breed is typically known as being of American origin.

The scene is a cattle ranch in the heart of the American Southwest A herd of - photo 13

The scene is a cattle ranch in the heart of the American Southwest A herd of - photo 14

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