Australian Shepherd

The australian shepherd a lean tough ranch dog is one of those only in america stories.

Australian shepherd. Like many americans whose ancestors arrived in previous centuries the australian shepherd history is a confounding mix of many different cultures. By their very nature dog breeds are connected to. The australian shepherd is not really an australian breed but came to america by way of australia. The australian shepherd is an intelligent dog bred to work and as such their instinct to herd guard and protect remains strong even in a home environment.

Fixtures on the rodeo circuit they are. The australian shepherd commonly known as the aussie is a medium sized athletic dog breed. A european breed perfected in california by way of australia. The australian shepherd often known simply as the aussie is a medium sized breed of dog that was despite its name developed on ranches in the united states of america during the 19th century.

It s an attractive longhaired breed with a bobtail and striking varied coat coloration. One popular theory of the breed s origin begins during the 1800s when the basque people of europe settled in australia bringing with them their sheep and sheepdogs.