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Breed Standards for
the Australian Shepherd |
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General Appearance: |
This
is an athletic dog of medium size and bone; it is lithe,
agile, and slightly longer than it is tall. |
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Head: |
Moderate well-defined stop; eye color is brown, blue, amber,
in any combination or with flecks; triangular, high-set
ears; at attention they break forward and over or to the
side |
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Tail: |
Docked close or naturally bobbed |
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Color: |
Blue
merle, black, red merle, or red, all with or without white
markings and/or tan points |
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Size: |
Weight: Male 50 – 65 lb; Female 40 – 55 lb
Height: Male 20 – 23”; Female 18 – 21” |
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Temperament: |
The
Australian Shepherd has a great deal of stamina and is
loving, bold, alert, confident, independent, smart, and
responsive. |
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