Puppy Care

Owning an Australian Shepherd dog can be a source of pride and joy. This kind of breed is used to an active lifestyle and can be a very useful companion if you live an active lifestyle too. To maximize the breed’s potential, it is important to know how to train the Australian Shepherds. Commonly called Aussies, they originated from the U.S. working as a herding dog in ranches. A medium sized, stout, well-balanced country dog characterized by its triangular shaped ears set high on the side of the head and slightly rounded at the tip. These animals have a masculine chest and stands evenly on all fours. An identifying characteristic is its natural or docked bobtail. Masculinity and femininity is evident in Australian Shepherds. Height: Male 20-23 inches.Female 18-21 inches. Weight: Male 50-65 lbs Female 40-55 lbs.) Personality Aussies are fun loving and easy going animals. Playing around is one of the things they love to do. The rougher the play is the more they enjoy it. They may be playful but they are also quiet and reserved around people. Dedicated, caring and always ready to please their masters. This animal is known to posses a great instinct when it comes to knowing what their master wants. They do their tasks that are expected of them with a lot of enthusiasm. Children would love this kind of breed due to their playful and energetic nature but at the same time they are wary around strangers. it is essential to get them exposed to people and other dogs at an early stage to hone their social skills and learn to discern between a friend and foe. Training Since herding is ingrained in this breed, it is imperative that they are well trained from the start to obey commands and control their exuberance especially around children lest their herding instinct gets better of them. Australian Shepherd dog training should involve plenty of brisk activities to enhance their well being. It is recommended to get them into an obedience training school to properly channel and control their liveliness. Australian Shepherds energy should be channeled to productive activities and training to avoid destructive behavior they might display once their pent up energy is not released. They are happy when they are doing something rather than lazing around. Rough and tumble play are part of being a normal Aussie. Life span of Australian Shepherds is 12 years and up. Active Aussie’s appetite is generally bigger than other dogs of the same size so ensure that you feed him plenty of high quality food. A lot of preparation and commitment is required when planning to own this kind of breed. Life with well-trained Australian Shepherd dogs can be both enjoyable and rewarding since they are loyal and hardworking.