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CHARACTER OF THE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD

The Australian Shepherd is intelligent, primarily a breed of herding dog that was developed on ranches as a general-purpose ranch and farm dog in the Western United States.  The aussie is an exceptional companion, versatile and easily trained, performing his assigned tasks with great style and enthusiasm and has strong herding and guardian instincts.  Aussies are quite capable of out-thinking their owners.  Aussies are reserved with strangers but does not exhibit shyness.  Aussies are often quite protective of their family and property, a desirable trait in some situations but not acceptable in others, and some dogs never accept strangers.  Although an aggressive, authoritative worker, viciousness toward people or animals is intolerable.  Aussies are perfect for people wishing to own a highly trainable, versatile, super-smart dog that can work and play for many hours.  Despite its name, the breed, commonly known as an Aussie, did not originate in Australia.  They acquired their name because of association with Basque sheepherders who came to the United States from Australia.

Australian Shepherds rose rapidly in popularity with the boom of western riding after World War II.  They became known to the general public through rodeos, horse shows, and through Disney movies made for television.  For decades Aussies have been valued by stockmen for their inherent versatility and trainability.  While they continue to work as stock dogs and compete in herding trials, the breed has earned recognition in other roles due to their trainability and eagerness to please, and are highly regarded for their skills in obedience.  Like all working breeds, the Aussie has considerable energy and drive, and usually needs a job to do.  It often excels at dog sports such as dog agility, flyball, and frisbee. They are also highly successful search and rescue dogs, disaster dogs, detection dogs, guide, service, and therapy dogs.  And, above all, they can be beloved family companions.

 

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