The Australian Shepherd, a lean, tough ranch dog, is one of those 'only in
America' stories: a European breed perfected in California by way of
Australia. Fixtures on the rodeo circuit, they are closely associated with
the cowboy life. The Australian Shepherd, the cowboy's herding dog of
choice, is a medium-sized worker with a keen, penetrating gaze in the eye.
Aussie coats offer different looks, including merle (a mottled pattern
with contrasting shades of blue or red). In all ways, they're the picture
of rugged and agile movers of stock. Aussies exhibit an irresistible
impulse to herd, anything: birds, dogs, kids. This strong work drive can
make Aussies too much dog for a sedentary pet owner. Aussies are
remarkably intelligent, quite capable of hoodwinking an unsuspecting
novice owner.
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