Australian Shepherd

There isn't much information about the origin of the breed but it's kown that expatriate basques to Australia had similar animals in 19th century. In the USA, this little dog is a symbol of reliability and devotion to family. If you look at old photos, you can see next to the "dashing cowboys of wild-wild west" these smart, beautiful and strong animals. In those days, dogs were only used to guard flocks, often outstripped from one pasture to another, and there weren't better friends for cowboys than fast, smart and clever Australian Shepherd. Nowadays, people hand it to these small and sturdy dog. Because of its natural activity, australian shepherd needs intense physical exercise You will not have a better companion for a "frisbee" or for cycling. It will join you with pleasure in trips and will keep watchful quard for your children. However, pastoral instincts might cause some problems: the dog can bay to your yard all living creatures that live in the area or accidentally wandered to you. While playing it may haunt you, almost grabbing your feet. It should be noted that the Australian Shepherd proved to be excellent as a guide for people with impaired vision and hearing, the perfect helper of the police in drug discovery and often these small dogs help find missing people. Buying this dog you should know it might have problems with the kidneys, eyesight and they can't stay the heat. Physical exercise are necessary, and due to the fact that the dog has an instant response, when you touch it can jump out and scare little children. Besides, the Australian Shepherd sheds a lot, and it is better for people with hyperreaction to hair to refrain from the desire to have such a companion. Thinking about buying a puppy of Australian Shepherd, detect pedigree of the puppy. The working line of the breed unlikely fits for a pet.

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