Australian Shepherd
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The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent, energetic herding dog breed known for its agility, trainability, and strong work ethic, often excelling in dog sports and farm work.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
dog breed
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herding dog ⓘ working dog ⓘ |
| averageFemaleHeight | 46–53 cm ⓘ |
| averageFemaleWeight | 18–25 kg ⓘ |
| averageMaleHeight | 51–58 cm ⓘ |
| averageMaleWeight | 25–32 kg ⓘ |
| coatColor |
black
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blue merle ⓘ red ⓘ red merle ⓘ |
| coatLength | medium ⓘ |
| coatMarkings |
tan points
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white markings ⓘ |
| coatTexture |
straight
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wavy ⓘ |
| coatType | double coat ⓘ |
| commonName | Aussie ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| developedFrom | Basque herding dogs ⓘ |
| exerciseNeeds | high ⓘ |
| eyeColor |
amber
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blue ⓘ brown ⓘ heterochromia ⓘ |
| groomingNeeds | moderate ⓘ |
| group | Herding Group NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| lifeExpectancy | 12–15 years ⓘ |
| notableTrait |
high trainability
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strong herding instinct ⓘ versatility in dog sports ⓘ |
| originPeriod | 19th century ⓘ |
| primaryRole |
farm dog
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herding livestock ⓘ |
| recognizedBy |
American Kennel Club
NERFINISHED
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Fédération Cynologique Internationale NERFINISHED ⓘ United Kennel Club NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| suitableFor | active owners ⓘ |
| tailType |
full tail
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naturally bobbed tail ⓘ |
| temperament |
energetic
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intelligent ⓘ loyal ⓘ protective ⓘ trainable ⓘ work-oriented ⓘ |
| usedFor |
agility competitions
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dog sports ⓘ flyball ⓘ herding trials ⓘ obedience competitions ⓘ ranch work ⓘ search and rescue ⓘ service dog work ⓘ therapy dog work ⓘ |
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Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
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