Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Facts About Australian Shepherds

By Althea Sweet


Australian Shepherds are dog breeds that typically have a height of 18-23 inches and weight of 35-70 pounds. They are typically used as cattle ranches or guard dogs for their master or owner's house. They are also known as "Aussie" and they are extremely smart, people-loving and enthusiastic kinds of dogs. An active and exercise-loving family is appropriate to take care of these kinds of dogs because of the numerous amount of exercise that they require.

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.

Australian Shepherd dogs are known to be reserved with strangers and new people. They are also self-possessed and confident but not uncertain and afraid. They are known to be aloof when it comes to interacting to people that they barely know, however, they are usually careful and a good judge of character and they are basically aware of their surroundings. Taking your Australian Shepherd to any of your family outdoor activities may possibly help him to be developing more confidence and be well-adjusted.

Dog training and sporting activities like agility and advanced dog obedience training and fly ball are usually the kind of activities that Australian Shepherds are known to be good at. Since they are easy to train, this provides their owners the opportunity to develop and enhance an strong bond with their dogs when training them. They are also known to react better with training and constructive methods that are rewards based like dog clicker instruction which makes them capable and ready students.

Grooming for your Australian Shepherd requires that you bath them, brush their teeth and brush their hair and coat. They must also be placed in a safe and clean surroundings. With regards to cleaning and brushing their hair, use of a brush that has firm bristles is essential in order for unwanted hairs and particles to be removed from your dog's body. Proper brushing is also necessary to remove plaques and tartar from the Australian Shepherd's coat especially that they have double coat that is medium in coarseness and of moderate length. It is also important to use shampoo and conditioner when washing your dog's hair. In order to be sure that your Australian Shepherd will live happy and healthy, you must provide them with the appropriate medication and vaccines, necessary care and sufficient nutritious foods. It should also be remembered that an Australian Shepherd's teeth must be brushed at least twice a week to prevent the occurrence of dental problems and teeth loss.




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