Australian Shepherd

Patronage: USA / Australia, 20th century
FCI classification:
FCI group 1: herding dogs and cattle dogs (without Swiss Mountain Dogs)
FCI Section 1: Shepherd Dogs
Without work test

Height at the withers: 46 - 58 cm
Weight: 16 - 32 kg
Life expectancy: 12 to 13 years
Colours: red, blue marbled, black

Description

The Australian Shepherd is characterized by an unsurpassable attachment to his master and his family. He is very intelligent and primarily a working dog with strong herding and guarding instincts. The Australian Shepherd is very trainable. At first he is a bit reserved towards strangers. Since his coat is quite long, he needs to be brushed regularly.