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Training the Australian Shepherd Dog

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by Paul Bennet

The Australian Shepherd dog can be a great companion to have a round. One should be used to an active lifestyle to appreciate this kind of breed. These animals are full of zest and very athletic and therefore can be a handful if one is not properly armed with a good dose of knowledge on how to train the Australian Shepherd. Read on to find out the basic information about this special breed.

Quick Facts

Commonly known as Aussie Shepherd, this breed originated from the U.S. working as a herding dog in ranches. A medium sized, stout, well-balanced country dog characterized by its triangular shaped ears set high on the side of the head and slightly rounded at the tip. These animals have a strong, deep chest and squarely stand on all fours. An identifying characteristic is its natural or docked bobtail. Masculinity or femininity is clearly defined in Australian Shepherd dogs.

Height: Male 20-23inches/52-58cm Female 18-21inches/46-53cm Weight: Male 50-65lbs/25-29kg Female 40-55lbs/18-25kg

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