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Australian Shepherds: Information

  • 16/08/2012

The Australian Shepherds are vigorous, well-proportioned and country dogs - a little longer than tall. Their slightly arched heads and medium-length muzzles are about the same length. Their almond-shaped can be brown, blue or amber. Their ears are triangular and set high and their tails are straight and naturally short.

Australian Shepherds are playful, loyal, cuddly and loving dogs. They are also known to be the best herding dogs in the canine world. Australian Shepherds are excellent watchdogs because they have strong defensive instincts. They do not make too much noise but they will surely bark if they sense danger that's why they are good companions.

Aussies can be a great family pet and they are intelligent. If the family can provide time, Aussies must have regular and energetic exercises like running in a dog park or playing some Frisbee game. Because when Aussies are left alone for long period of time, they get bored that leads to some behavioral problems. They love to be with you even if you were just doing a little garden work or hunting activities. If they get impatient, they may become hole-diggers or they chew anything they see. Aussies love to feel like they are part of a family.

Australian Shepherds remain puppy-like even in their adult days. They never really outgrow the puppy stage. Aussies are devoted, loyal friend and guardian for they are naturally protective. They are easy to train and are very intelligent. Although they are aggressive when at work with livestock, they are gentle with human friends.

If you wish to have Aussies as pet, you have to acquire them as a puppy and not a grown up one. The advantages of having them as a puppy are, they can be trained in an appropriate way and the people living with it will be comfortable. The Aussie puppy must have his own area like a kennel or crate. Also, there should be some stuff to keep him busy when he wakes up at nighttime like toys or a blanket. This will help to keep them away from the furnishings and to get rid of their desire to dominate.

Australian Shepherds are not recommended for apartment life. They are moderately active and easily get bored and it will lead them to become destructive. This energetic dog needs plenty of exercise to stay in shape, physically and mentally. Some Australian Shepherds maintain strong working-dog genes. This makes them more eager to be in the field and less to hang out with the family. Aussies are more inclined to herd people and nip at heels to keep everyone moving, but with proper training these quirks can be worked out.

They are really smart and have the urge to please their master, which is why they excel at a number of activities. There are other traits of an Australian Shepherds. They can be drug detectors, show dogs, guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf or even a search and rescue dog.

Australian Shepherds make a great family and companion. We should love them and treat them well.

Cherr Q. is an Australian Shepherd raising expert. For more great information on Australian Shepherds information, visit http://www.raisingaustralianshepherds.com.

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