Australian Shepherd Dog
INTRODUCTION
Australian Shepherd Dogs are Smart, Work-Oriented and Exuberant dogs they are from the Herding group. These dogs are not for sedentary persons as they have the stamina for working all day. They are great herding dogs it is their natural instinct. This dog is an intelligent active dog that requires regular exercise. Australian Shepherd Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 42).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, good-natured, protective, affectionate, active
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Group
LOCATIONS : Western United States
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They are not actually Australian
2- They often have two different colored eyes
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Australian Shepherd Dog, Pastor Dogs, Bob-Tails
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Merle, Red Merle, Black, Red tricolor, Black tricolor, Blue Merle, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 71 - 91cm (28 - 36in)
Height: 64 - 81cm (25 - 32in) -
TAIL
Many have naturally short tails
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WEIGHT
Male: 25 - 32 kg,
Female: 16 - 25 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. Heat usually lasts between 2-4 weeks
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One two time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Australian Cattle Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1840s
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ORIGIN
Western United States
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Very friendly and honest
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
