Thursday, November 21, 2013

Toy Australian Shepherd Breeders OK

By Georgia Diaz


This little dog is just like the standard sized relative in looks and character. This little canine from Toy Australian Shepherd breeders OK is at home on the ranch despite his small size. He or she can also live a happy life in an apartment with daily walks and games to play. If you work long hours and want to come home to a quiet, cuddly little lap dog, this is not the breed for you.

The breeder will provide a contract, health guarantee, pedigree, registration papers, current vet records for your new puppy. Know what shots have been given and what's needed in the near future. Reputable breeders socialize the puppies from day one by raising them in the home.

This is a healthy breed. Parent dogs should be tested for hip dysplasia, luxating patella, and eye problems before breeding. OFA certifies soundness of joints, and CERF certifies eye health. Puppies should be examined for eye problems when they are 6-9 weeks old.

Toy Australian Shepherds should be tested for the MDR1 gene, a mutation that makes this breed sensitive to certain commonly used drugs. Dogs with this mutation will be harmed by Invermectin, used in many deworming products. They're also sensitive to acepromazine and Imodium. Use of these drugs can cause neurological damage and/or death.

The TASAA was founded in 2004 to standardize and promote the breed. The TASAA, ARBA, and IABCA host national and international championships. Show dogs can also be registered with NMAMSCUSA, MASCA, MASCUSA, ASDR, NSDR, or IMASC. The DRA, ASCA, and the APRI also maintain registries. This breed is not recognized by the AKC.

This perpetual puppy is loyal, sensitive, intuitive, affectionate, playful, energetic, eager to please. Problem behaviors are few. Don't allow your puppy to herd his family by nipping at heels. Territorial instincts show in caution, sometimes aggression towards outsiders. Early socialization and training will teach your dog proper manners for greeting strangers and their dogs.

The Australian Shepherd was bred for its athleticism, intelligence, versatility, hardiness, and herding ability. Late 1960's was the beginning of breeding programs to develop the miniature, using small Australian Shepherds, but keeping the characteristics the same. Downsizing was done by breeding small dogs to small dogs, not by cross breeding with smaller breeds.

This little dog can display 4 color combinations; red, red merle, blue merle, and black. Dogs with white markings are bi color. Those with tan and white markings are tri color. Reputable breeders never breed merles to each other as the offspring of such are often blind and/or deaf.

Eye colors are brown, blue, amber, or any combination. Sometimes this little dog has 2 differently colored eyes. Tails are docked when the pups are 3 days old.

The toy is 10"-14" at the shoulder, weighing 12-19 pounds. Life expectancy is 12-13 years. The double coat is easy to care for with a weekly brushing. Shedding occurs in spring and fall.

These intelligent dogs needs mental challenges as well as physical activity. They love agility, frisbee, ball, fetch, any kind of games. They don't like to be alone. This quiet little dog is alert but not yappy.If you want a constant companion to walk, run, and play with, visit Toy Australian Shepherd breeders OK.




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