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Australian Shepherd

Looking for information about the Australian Shepherd breed? Then you have come to the right place. Following is general information regarding the Australian Shepherd. You will find information about the Australian Shepherd breed regarding coat, color, size, weight, group classification, temperament, and other items of interest. This basic, easy to understand information will help you decide if the Australian Shepherd breed is for you.

Appearance:

What is the general appearance of an Australian Shepherd? The Australian Shepherd is powerful, medium boned, and well balanced. The Australian Shepherd has straight to wavy medium length hair. Colors for this breed include: blue merle, black, red merle, and tan.

Size:

How big is an Australian Shepherd? With regards to size, the Australian Shepherd is of medium build. The Australian Shepherd is 35-70 pounds in weight. The Australian Shepherd is a member of the Herding group.

Temperament:

What does an Australian Shepherd act like? The temperament of an Australian Shepherd is intelligent, active, and good natured. The Australian Shepherd is good with children. The Australian Shepherd can make a good house pet if properly trained.

Tidbits:

What other interesting tidbits should I know about the Australian Shepherd breed? The Australian Shepherd breed is a pro at service dog work such as search and rescue.