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Appearance: 18-23” (45-58 cm) 40-65 lb (18-29 kg) Weather-resistant double coat whose undercoat varies seasonally. Moderate mane and frill.A variety of colours including black, red, blue merle and red merle. Various white and/or tan markings and points.
History
The Australian Shepherd had its beginnings in Spain and Andorra with Basque shepherds who used Pyrenean Shepherds to care for their herds. These dogs followed the Basques as they traveled first to Australia, then to the United States in the 1840s. Once in North America, the dogs were assumed to have originated in Australia and were named accordingly. By the late 1800s, the breed became quite popular in the western states. The dogs were known for their intelligence, versatility and their excellent herding ability. Over the years, the breed has been augmented with others such as Smithfields, Border Collies and Collies, eventually producing the Australian Shepherd we now know and love.
Personality
With their smart and friendly personalities, Australian Shepherds do equally well as family pets or working herders. Because of their working origin, these dogs require plenty of exercise. They make excellent obedience and sporting dogs, learn quickly and love their jobs.
Australian Shepherd Breeders:
Resilient Australian Shepherds
Ontario
Resilient Australian Shepherds are ethical breeders focussed on using the considerable power all breeders have to ensure our puppies are healthy and a joy to own. Our puppies are family reared so they will fit in beautifully with your family. They are never inbred. The suggested Coefficients of Inbreeding (COI) are adhered to maintain predictable type and temperament while reducing the likelihood of developing genetic illness. In fact, all our puppies come with a Lifetime Money-Back Health Guarantee against serious genetic illness! They are personality tested and matched to your family so it’s a perfect match for you. You also get access to a live feed in the puppy room for up-to-date progress on the litter. Regular photos and videos will be posted to our Facebook page. In addition, we get our toilet training off to a great start and our puppies are chew toy conditioned, crate conditioned, and well socialized. As part of the all-important socialization, they are also groomed. To maintain breed type and adhere to the breed standard, tails are humanely docked within the first few days by a qualified veterinarian. Poor behaviour is the primary reason most dogs are relinquished to shelters. To prevent this, enrollment in Scholars In Collars Level One online course is included. This is to provide professional assistance to work through behaviours (biting, barking, jumping, reactivity) and obedience (sit, down, stand, heel). We support our owners throughout the lives of their dogs. Most importantly, we provide guidance to get their crucial early puppyhood period right, setting a strong foundation for a well-balanced, happy dog for you throughout its life. If for ANY reason, you are unable to keep a Resilient Australian Shepherd, we will take it back, no matter the reason, or the dog’s age.
Contact: Amanda Walton
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566980889352
Email: resilientaussies@gmail.com
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