Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is a medium-sized dog with a weather resistant coat of medium texture and moderate length. An identifying characteristic is a natural or docked bobtail. The coat comes in blue merle, red (liver) merle, solid black and solid red (liver) all with or without white markings and/or tan (copper) points. Height: 18-23 inches (46-58 cm.) Weight: 40-65 pounds (18-29 kg.)dogbreedinfo.com

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Organisms of this type:

Also known as:

  • Aussie Shepherd,
  • Aussie

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AKC Group:

Size:

Gender Minimum Height Maximum Height Minimum Weight Maximum Weight
  • 51 cm (20 in )
  • 58.5 cm (23 in )
  • 25 kg (55 lb )
  • 31.8 kg (70.1 lb )
  • 45.5 cm (17.9 in )
  • 53.5 cm (21.1 in )
  • 15.9 kg (35.1 lb )
  • 25 kg (55 lb )
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Hunting Dog:

  • No

Hypoallergenic:

  • No

Apartment Friendly:

  • No

Light Shedder:

  • Yes

Exercise Requirement:

Family Friendly:

Life Expectancy:

Low High
  • 13 yr.
  • 15 yr.
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