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Brief history of the breed.
site updated
13th February 2010
13th February 2010
In modern times the dogs are used in
Conformation Shows, Agility, Obedience
and Working Trials. Aussies are classed
as part of the Pastoral group and are
still used for working cattle and sheep.
They have also been known to work
for the blind and disabled.
The Australian Shepherd is a versatile
breed and at it’s happiest when active
and doing something with people.
Conformation Shows, Agility, Obedience
and Working Trials. Aussies are classed
as part of the Pastoral group and are
still used for working cattle and sheep.
They have also been known to work
for the blind and disabled.
The Australian Shepherd is a versatile
breed and at it’s happiest when active
and doing something with people.
The breed arrived in the United States from the late 1800’s accompanying
the Basque sheepherders and flocks. Little was known of the breed, but it
was because of the arrival from Australia that the breed name became known.
It was noted as a dependable dog for herding, with exceptional intelligence
and made a loyal companion.
the Basque sheepherders and flocks. Little was known of the breed, but it
was because of the arrival from Australia that the breed name became known.
It was noted as a dependable dog for herding, with exceptional intelligence
and made a loyal companion.
Aussies became popular throughout the last
century at demonstration shows where they
would perform herding and agility tricks.
Clubs of dog fanciers formed and in the 1970s
The Australian Shepherd Club of America
created the breed standard. However it was
not until 1991 that the breed was officially
recognised by the American Kennel Club and
nearly another 10 years before being accepted
by The Kennel Club of the United Kingdom.
century at demonstration shows where they
would perform herding and agility tricks.
Clubs of dog fanciers formed and in the 1970s
The Australian Shepherd Club of America
created the breed standard. However it was
not until 1991 that the breed was officially
recognised by the American Kennel Club and
nearly another 10 years before being accepted
by The Kennel Club of the United Kingdom.
Four colours are formally recognised;
blue merle, red merle, black tri-coloured
and red tri-coloured - with or without white
markings. The breed is a medium size,
balanced, solid and muscular. Aussies have
good guarding and herding instincts. They
are also agile with good stamina.
blue merle, red merle, black tri-
balanced, solid and muscular. Aussies have
good guarding and herding instincts. They
are also agile with good stamina.