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Australian Shepherd Dogs Information about Australian Shepherd Dogs. Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd is not an Australian dog at all. It was in fact developed as a herding dog by ranchers in the western part of the USA.
Aussie Shepherd Country of Origin: USA Size: Medium Height: Dogs: 51 - 58 cm (20 - 23 ins) Bitches: 46 - 53 cm (18 - 21 ins) Weight: 20 - 30 kg (45 - 65 lbs) Colour: Blue merle, black, red merle, red Lifespan: 12 - 15 years Coat: Medium Grooming: Moderate Exercise: Considerable Child Friendly: Yes Pet Tolerant: Yes Novice Owner Suitability: Yes Health issues: Cataracts, Cleft Palate, Coloboma, Congenital Deafness (in Blue Merles), Cystine Urolithiasis, Distichiasis, Epilepsy, Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Medication Sensitivity, Microphthalmia (in Blue Merles), Nasal Solar Dermatitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Pelger Huet Anomaly (Blood Disorder), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Von Willebrand's Disease |
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