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Dogs are not our whole life,
but they make our lives whole.
- Roger Caras
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Bluice's Tugger
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Originally from the Basque regions
of Spain and Andorra, this dog followed his masters first to Australia and
then America. He was developed to herd sheep on Australian ranches but
will herd all types of livestock effectively.
The Australian Shepherd is an
attractive long-haired breed with a bobtail. The coat comes in black, red,
blue merle or red merle with white and/or tan markings. Each dog's coat
and eye color are highly variable. A dog may have one blue eye or one that
is half blue and half brown. The Australian Shepherd is
approximately 23 inches tall at the shoulder.
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Not only is
the Australian Shepherd an effective herding and sheep guarding dog, his
great stamina has also been used in search and rescue. He is a
dependable, tireless worker who is devoted to his owner, though reserved toward strangers. A loyal,
attentive and animated dog, the Australian Shepherd is a wonderful family
pet.
The Australian Shepherd does best in a rural or
semi-rural environment where he has lots of outdoor activities into which
to channel his energy. He is very active so daily exercise is
mandatory for him to keep in shape. An intelligent and responsive
dog, obedience training comes easy to him.
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Resources |
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Buying a Puppy
Dog Titles
Disaster Proofing
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Clubs
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The
Canadian National Australian Shepherd Association
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The
Australian Shepherd Club of BC
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Stockdog Association
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Australian Shepherd Club of Alberta
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The
Australian Shepherd Fanciers of Alberta
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The
Working Australian Shepherd Club of Alberta
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Prairie
Australian Shepherd Enthusiasts
The
Australian Shepherd Club of Ontario
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CanaDogs.com Breeders |
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CKC
Australian Shepherd Breed Standard
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Photos
displayed above courtesy of:
Arlene
Betker, Treasure Perm Reg'd
British Columbia
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Rescue |
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Australian
Shepherd Rescue in Canada
Second Time Around Aussie Rescue
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Did you
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The word for
'dog'
in the Australian aboriginal language Mbabaran also happens
to be 'dog'!
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