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Australian
Shepherd Dogs
Australian shepherds were developed in USA. They worked on cattle farms and sheep farms in the USA where they were made famous by a man that worked in rodeos.
They were called Australian Shepherds after the "Australian shepherds" that came to America in the 1800's for the gold rush and brought their little "blue dogs" (cattle dogs) with them. The Americans were very impressed with the dogs but wanted something bigger, so they bred different dogs into the blue heelers to produce the "Aussies" - now known as Australian Shepherd.
Aussies do well when
competing in Breed, Obedience, Dog Jumping, Agility, Flyball, and Tracking.
How breeds of dogs developed
The dogs like lots of exercise, so a big yard is needed. They need to be trained and given lots of attention. Aussies like children and other dogs, but take their time with strangers.
The Australian shepherd has a medium-length coat which benefits from brushing. The coat sheds twice a year.
Size: medium
Class: herding
Aussies enjoy agility!
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| Kenstaff Shades of Blue
(Ni-K) grandson of Montrose Runnin in the Breeze for Stavros, belongs to
Paula Gouws, South Africa. Colour: blue merle |
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Seven belongs to Nadine Shortland.
She is the daughter of Breezer. Black-tri Australian Shepherd.
She is Champion in Dog Jumping, Contact Agility, and Non-Contact Agility,
plus she has her FDx Title (Flyball Dog Excellent) as well as CGC and CD.
Seven is HD00, eyes clear.
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Miniature Australian Shepherds
Australian shepherds under 45 cms at
shoulder, are classed as miniatures. At the time of writing, June 2008, they are
not recognized as a breed in some countries. Miniature Australian shepherds may compete in the show ring in working trials, flyball, etc.
The blue Merle is often called a blue
heeler. They are "Velcro" dogs - staying at heel!
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Blue merle female, Zita |
Black tricoloured male, Zilo |
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These miniature Australian
shepherds belong to Paula Gouws |
 Australian Shepherd dogs have been used as Stowaway Search Dogs on ships. Where can a stowaway hide from these intelligent dogs? Can he hide in a dark corner? It is like us trying to hide from God! "We can say, 'Surely the darkness will hide me", but darkness is as light to God!" Psalm 139 |
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