Australian Shepherd Dog. History and
Origins of the Australian Shepherd Dog
The history
and origin of the Australian Shepherd breed is not as clear cut as we might like it to be.
The breed we now think of as the Australian Shepherd
wasn't recognized until 1957 with the formation of the Australian Shepherd Club
of America. At this time the National Stock Dog Registry served as the official
breed registry until the ASCA took over in the 1970s.
In fact the current breed description wasn't written until 1977. This
description of what an Australian Shepherd dog should look like is what breeders now strive to achieve in their breeding programs.
The Australian Shepherd breed was not recognized by the American Kennel
Club until as late as 1993.
Even though the ASCA developed the first breed standard they decided
against joining the AKC due to what was considered too much weight being given
to issues of conformity and not enough to performance. The Australian Shepherd
was bred to be a working dog after all.
If you are thinking of getting an Australian shepherd puppy be sure this the
right breed of dog for you. Aussies need a lot of exercise and love to run flat
out. You do not have to live on a ranch or farm to have an Aussie but be
prepared for their boundless energy and to find activities you can enjoy
together.
Australian Shepherd Training.
Dog agility training is catching on in popularity and is growing in leaps and
bounds. Australian Sheps are ideal dogs for agility training and this is a great
way for them to burn off some energy. It's also terrific way for both of you to
have a lot of fun.
A healthy Aussie is a happy Aussie. So we have created an
Aussie Health Issues section with valuable information about Hereditary
Diseases, Viruses and Bacteria and Worms and Parasites. We will be adding Diet
and Nutrition and Pet Health Insurance guides as well.
How To Choose an Australian Shepherd Breeder.
If you don't have an Aussie dog yet we provide information about dog
breeding, and links to the best Australian Shepherd and Miniature Australian
Shepherd breeders in our
Breeders Directory. For important information about the difference between
Aussies and Mini Aussies read our About Aussies page.
Rescue An Australian Shepherd Dog
Many Australian Shepherds are turned over to animal shelters or rescue
organisations as a result of people simply not being aware of what they are
getting into when they get an Aussie. Others have seen similar warnings but
didn't believe them. Well, BELIEVE IT! Rescue dogs need loving homes like yours.
I don't want to turn you off of Aussies, because if your lifestyle and you are a
good fit for an Australian Shepherd it will be the best dog you've ever owned or
ever will own, but you have to go into this relationship with eyes wide open.
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