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Breed bank · #011
Australian Shepherd
Despite the name, it was developed on ranches in the United States.
- Type
- Herder
- Breed group
- Sheepdogs and cattle dogs
- Origin
- United States
- Size
- Medium · 16–32 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 yrs
- Coat
- Double coat
Care tips
- Needs 2+ hours of exercise daily and a job for the brain: training, scent work or a sport.
- Brush 2–3 times a week, daily during the spring and autumn shed. Never shave a double coat.
- A fast learner that gets bored fast: puzzle toys and short training sessions every day.
- Ask the breeder for: hip x-rays, eye examination.
- Food safety, from Bumba: keep the batch number of every bag. If your dog suddenly can't stand or walk, go to the vet the same hour.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. Your vet knows your dog best.