Chinese name: Australian Shepherd
English name: australian shepherd
IQ: 42
Country of Origin: United States of America
Weight: 16 to 32 kg
Price: 0 ~ 10000 yuan
Shoulder height: 51 to 58 cm
Coat color: black, reddish brown, meteorite color
Functions: Companion Dogs, Shepherd Dogs, Guard Dogs
Body type: Medium
Long hair: Long hair
Alias: Ao Mu
Birthplace: United States
IQ: 42nd
Price: 10000 yuan
Shoulder height: 50.8-58.42 cm
Weight: 16-32 kg
Functions: Companion Dogs, Guard Dogs, Shepherd Dogs
Feeding: Good breeding
The Australian Shepherd developed from the United States, and it may also have originated in the Basque Country in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, but is called the Australian Shepherd because of its association with the Basque Shepherd that entered the United States from Australia in the 18th century. Like most other Shepherds, Australian Shepherds originally had many names, including Spanish Shepherds, Shepherd Tails, Tracking Dogs, New Mexico Shepherds, and California Shepherds.
After World War II, with the popularity of riding western horses, the Australian Shepherd also emerged, the breed gradually became known through the herding of cattle and sheep, horse shows, frequent appearances in movies and TELEVISION shows, it inherited the characteristics of versatility and directing ability, making it popular on farms and ranches. Ranchers continued to cultivate this breed, so that it maintained its adaptability, keen intelligence, strong shepherding ability and pleasing appearance, and eventually won people's love. As a shepherd, the Australian Shepherd is a dog with an open field of vision that can look after an entire herd of animals but does not require nervous gaze. Some dogs require stronger vision when they have companions or animals that stand still, and the dog is as calm as guarding a single animal in a grass shed.
The Australian Shepherd is a true multi-purpose dog that adapts easily to different environments. Australian Shepherds serve humans in various ways, such as farm dogs, guide dogs, guide dogs, drug screening and search or housekeeping dogs.
Australian Shepherds were registered in other countries in the 1950s, but were not registered as native dogs in Australia. The breed was included in the AKC Breed Register in 1991 and included in the Sheepdog Collection in January 1993.
The Australian Shepherd is witty, lively, stable and natural, with little contention and some degree of initial consistency.
The head is neat, firm and dry (no sagging skin). The size of the entire head is appropriately proportioned to the body. The length of the muzzle is consistent with the length of the head or slightly shorter. Viewed from the side, the upper contour of the muzzle is parallel to the contour of the head, separated from the moderate but clear stop of the head. The muzzle is slightly tapered from the root to the nose mirror, and the tip is slightly rounded.
Expression: Appears focused and intelligent, alert and sharp, sharp but friendly. The eyes can be brown, blue, amber, or a combination of different colors and variations, including spots or marble. Almond-shaped, neither prominent nor concave, blue meteorite-colored or black dogs have black eye circles; red meteorite-colored dogs have liver-colored (brown) eye circles. The ears are triangular, medium in size, medium in thickness in the pinna, high in position, folded forward, or similar to rose ears. Standing or drooping ears are severe defects. The top of the head is flat and slightly arched, the posterior occipital bone is slightly protruded, and the length and width of the head are equal. Moderate, but clear stops. The muzzle is slightly tapered from the root to the nose mirror, and the tip is slightly rounded.
Nose mirror: Blue meteorite-colored or black dogs have black nose mirrors and lips, and red meteorite-colored dogs have liver-colored (brown) nose mirrors and lips. Meteorite-colored dogs are allowed for nose mirrors and lips, with a small number of pink stains, but after more than one year of age, pink stains cannot exceed 25% of the area of the nasal mirror. Otherwise, it is a serious defect.
Teeth: intact tooth system, white teeth, scissor bites and or pincer bites and. Disqualification: protruding lower jaw bite sum. The palate protrudes more than 1/8 inch. The middle front teeth are inaccessible due to their shortness, but the other parts are normal and are not considered to be protruding jaw bites. A broken or missing tooth due to an accident is not a defect.
The neck is firm and medium in length, with a slightly arched upper part and a good fit to the shoulders. The back (from the shoulders to the hips) is straight and firm, flat and stable. The hips are moderately tilted. The thorax is not wide, but the depth extends to the elbows. The ribs are well dilated and long, neither barrel-shaped nor flat laterally. The curve of the lower abdomen is moderately raised. The tail is straight, broken or naturally short, and the tail length should not exceed 4 inches.
Anterior and posterior bodies
Shoulder: The shoulder blades are long and flat, and the horse's shoulder ridge is moderately close and tilted backwards. The forearm, which is consistent with the length of the scapula, is at an angle close to the right angle to the scapula, and the forelimb is just below the scapula, perpendicular to the ground. The legs are straight and strong, the bones are strong, and the cross-section is more ovate than round. The ankles are medium in length and tilt very slightly. Forelimb wolf claws can be removed. The claws are ovate and compact, with tightly bound toes and rounded arches. The foot pads are thick and elastic.
The width of the posterior torso is consistent with the width of the forebody at the shoulders, and the angle of the pelvis to the first thigh corresponds to the angle of the forehustoscapula and forearm, close to the right angle. The posterior knee joint is very clear and the flying joint angle is appropriate. Viewed from behind, the joints are short, perpendicular to the ground, and parallel to each other. The hind limbs must be removed. The claws are ovate and compact, with tightly bound toes and rounded arches. The foot pads are thick and elastic.
The coat quality is medium, straight or slightly wavy, resistant to harsh climates, and of medium length. The amount of undercollus hair changes depending on the climate and seasons. Hairs below the head, ears, forelimbs, and hindlimbs are short and smooth. The back of the forelimbs and "pants" have a moderate amount of hair. With a moderate amount of mane decoration, the male is more pronounced than the female. No typical coat is a serious defect.
Blue meteorite color, black, red meteorite color or all red, with or without white markings (white markings may have brown transitions), these colors have no inferior distinction or order. The white bib neck cannot extend beyond the horse's shoulder boom. White is acceptable on the neck (partially or wholly), on the chest, on the legs, under the muzzle, and on the head with white tendons and white extending no more than 4 inches from the elbows. White cannot dominate the head, and there must be color around the eyes, and the eye circles must be well pigmented. Meteorite color characteristics increase with age. Disqualification: There are white spots on the body, which means that no matter what color, the color appears white after the horse's shoulder boom, before the tail, and the sides of the elbow to the back and buttocks.
When the Australian Shepherd enters the family to become people's pet dog, its IQ has been far higher than its counterparts on the ranch, and after entering the complex social interaction of humans, it stimulates its intelligence to further develop, which makes the Australian Shepherd of the family pet smarter, and the interaction with the owner is more smooth and pleasant. Therefore, as long as the owner is at home, they should be regarded as partners in life, playing and talking with it. In such an exchange, there will be unexpected gains. Every Australian Shepherd should be well cared for and loved from birth, of course, for the little Australian Shepherd, good care is to grow up in the warm arms of the mother dog. Because the Australian Shepherd is a dog working on the ranch, it has the advantages of being robust, easy to raise and not delicate, so its daily cost is only regular vaccinations, dog food, some toys, and other times, as long as you pay attention to the sun on a sunny day, every day set aside time to carefully comb through every part of its body, such combing for the dog is like a massage for it, which is very helpful for the dog's metabolism. In life, if there is enough time, you can take it outdoors to do some activities, giving it sufficient space for activities will be a very happy and happy thing for the Australian Shepherd.
The Australian Shepherd is a true multi-purpose dog that adapts easily to different environments. Australian Shepherds serve humans in various ways, such as farm dogs, guide dogs, guide dogs, drug screening and search or housekeeping dogs. Also very good family pet dog.
In the process of breeding, the Australian Shepherd dog should often adjust the dog to make it develop hygienic habits, such as fixed defecation, no claws to grasp the sofa and clothing, etc. Earwax and tartar should also be removed for dogs every few days. Its eyes are large, dust and foreign matter are easy to enter and suffer from eye diseases, so the eyes and orbit should often be washed with 2% boric acid water to avoid bacterial infection.
Infectious diseases remain the primary diseases that endanger the health of dogs. However, as far as kennel farms are concerned, if the epidemic of infectious diseases in dogs can be controlled, the characteristics of dog diseases will also change. According to statistics, in the absence of infectious diseases, the diseases of dogs are mainly common diseases, and the mortality rate of diseases is also low.
It is necessary to gradually adjust its diet structure according to time and situation. Then decide for yourself whether it is necessary to deworm and vaccinate it, and the most important thing to raise a dog is to prevent the epidemic. After the dog runs out of food, it will turn around, which may be to defecate, then be patient and train it to develop the habit of defecating in a fixed place, do not think that it is still small, otherwise it will cause unnecessary trouble when it grows up.
Kennels should be dry, hygienic, and ventilated, and the kennel should be cleaned once a day and thoroughly detoxified once a week. Disinfection can be illuminated with ultraviolet light, chemical drugs (caustic soda, Lysura, disinfection king, antilumine) and so on. Its tableware should be cleaned, disinfected once a week with drug soaking, and sufficient drinking water, clean, and replaced every day.
Training a sheepdog can generally begin when the puppy is only four and a half months old: usually the owner simply puts it in the pasture and lets it run around the flock on its own, until it is confirmed that it has indeed been able to take care of all the flocks, and the training cannot officially begin. At this point, it should be required to move very softly, not to rush around fiercely, but to "control" the sheep with ease. This is the organizational and commanding skills necessary for a qualified shepherd. In addition, the most important thing is to make the sheepdog's eyes so focused and communicative that the "silent language" of the eyes alone can command and even hypnotize the sheep under its jurisdiction. To have such a look, you have to go through rigorous and lasting practice and training. Fortunately, the "wisdom" of the Australian Shepherd is equivalent to the IQ of a five-year-old child, in addition, it has a wide field of vision and sharp vision, and can easily care for hundreds of sheep with a hundred, but does not have to watch nervously at all times, but on the contrary, it can be as calm as guarding a single animal in a grass shed. In Australia, farmers who were able to train excellent shepherds are still greatly respected and loved today.
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