Thursday, September 19, 2013

Knowing More Information About Australian Shepherds

By Althea Sweet


What are Australian Shepherds? They are a kind of dog breed that is extremely smart, people-loving and enthusiastic and they have the need to do something all the time. They are also sometimes called as "Aussie". These kinds of dogs are known to easily fit in and relate to an active and exercise-loving family Australian Shepherds require numerous amounts of physical exercise. Height of Australian Shepherd is around 18-23 inches and their weight falls between 35-70 pounds. They are normally used as cattle ranches or grown to protect and guard their owner's house.

Australian Shepherds would usually attempt to herd anything and everything such as ducks, squirrels and even humans because they are bred to herd. They also have a characteristic of wanting to be close to their master almost all the time and they possess a protective instinct. There are health-related conditions that Australian Shepherds are known to develop if not provided with proper care and attention including hip dysplasia, hearing impairment or deafness and low vision. Giving the necessary vaccination that they need will help your Australian Shepherds build up resistance against many kinds of diseases and common sickness.

Being reserved when they communicate with people that they barely recognize is one characteristic of the Australian Shepherd. Aside from that, they are not known to be uncertain and afraid; rather they are confident and self-possessed. They are also known to be a good judge of character, aware of their surroundings and are aloof to strangers and new people. For them to be well-adjusted and more confident, you can bring them to outdoor family activities.

Australian Shepherds are known to be good in various kinds of dog training and sporting activities including agility and advanced dog obedience training and fly ball. They are also easy to train and training them will provide opportunity for dog lovers and owners to enhance and develop a strong bond with their dogs. Australian Shepherds are also known to be capable students and ready for learning because they have the ability to react better to constructive and training methods that are reward based such as dog clicker instruction.

Regarding their grooming, Australian Shepherds, same with any other breeds of dogs, must be kept and placed in a healthy and clean environment. Cleaning them requires the use of a firm bristled brush that is able to remove unwanted particles and hair from your dog's body. Since Australian Shepherds have double coats which are typically in moderate length and are medium coarse, proper brushing is required to remove tartar and plaques from the coat. Use of shampoo is conditioner is also necessary because of the kind of coat that they have. Aside from proper grooming for their coat, brushing and cleaning of your Australian Shepherd's teeth should be done at least twice a week to prevent the possibility of teeth loss and other dental diseases. Providing your Australian Shepherd with the necessary care, appropriate medication and sufficient nutritious food supply will help to ensure that they will live healthy and happy.




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