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    Australian Shepherd

    Australian Shepherds are a medium sized dog and a pedigree breed. Also known as: The Aussie (nickname)
    Lifespan
    13-15 years
    Breed group
    Pastoral
    Weight
    Male: 23-29kg
    Female: 23-29kg
    Height
    Male: 51-58cm
    Female: 46-53cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    The Aussie (nickname), Little Blue Dog
    Breed Size
    Medium
    Breed Type
    Pastoral
    Health tests available
    BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia Scheme, DNA test - HC-HSF4, BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme, BVA/KC Elbow Dysplasia Scheme, DNA test - CEA/CH, DNA test - MDR1, DNA test - prcd-PRA, DNA test - Cobalamin Malabsorption, Breed Club - Blood test for Pelger-Huet Anomaly
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    High
    Easy to train
    High
    Shedding
    Heavy
    Grooming
    needs
    High
    Good with
    Children
    Requires supervision
    Health of breed
    Low
    Cost to keep
    Medium
    Intelligence
    Medium
    Tolerates being alone
    Calm

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