According to the Australian Shepherd history this breed was developed in the Mountains of Pyrenees a place which linked Spain and France. They are not Australian as the name suggests.  The other names by which the Australian Shepherd dog is known are the Spanish Shepherd, Blue Heeler, New Mexican Shepherd , Pastor Dog, Bob-Tail and California Shepherd The breed’s main descendents were most likely the Spanish dogs that went along with the shepherds of Basque  and both American and Australian herds  during the colony days.  Later on it most likely interbred with another breed thus the breed Australian Shepherd. 

The Australian Shepherd characteristics include it is a dog that is medium in size as well as which is healthy, well-balanced, country dog. It has triangular ears which are a little rounded at the tips. The texture of the coat is neither soft nor hard; it is weather resistant and a little curly. The amount of hair of the undercoat differs according to the climate. There are a reasonable tresses and frills that are more prominent in dogs than bitches.  The tail of the Australian Shepherd is bobtail which is docked. It has a chest that is not wide but deep. The eyes are medium sized and oval while the ears are shaped like a triangle and a bit rounded in the tips. The coat comes in different colors and textures. 

Other Australian Shepherd information includes the height of the male Australian Shepherd is 20-23 inches and that of bitches is 18-2 inches. The weight of the Australian Shepherd is 50-65 pounds and that of females is 40-55 pounds. The longevity of the Australian Shepherd is twelve to fifteen years. The Australian Shepherds are relaxed sort of dogs who behave like puppies even when they are adults. They are very courageous and make a good watch dog to look after the house. They are devoted and a reliable friend, very much full of life, attentive and very keen to please people. 

Australian Shepherds training is easy as they are greatly intelligent. They need a trainer who is firm in his dealings with the dog. Australian Shepherds do not like to laze about the living room in the house all day long and stay in the kennel or in the backyard alone. They need people around them and love their family. 

The Australian Shepherd Health problems include cataract, nasal solar dermatitis, iris coloboma , Pelger – Huet syndrome. They may also have lumbar sacral syndrome and epilepsy. Some may also have  dysplasia in the hips, livermectin etc. They also suffer from some sort of Anemia. The Australian Shepherd is a working dog and need plenty of energetic work outs to keep fit mentally and physically. They should be taken for long brisk walks, jogs etc daily.  

The Australian Shepherd adoption is not suitable for people living in apartments. They are reasonably active within the house and  if the owner has a large yard need it is like a gift for the pet. 

The number of Australian Shepherd puppies that are born at a time is 6 – 9.The coat of the Australian Shepherd is easy to handle and does not need much attention. The hair needs to be brushed at times with a stiff hair brush and given bath only when very much required. This Australian Shepherd is known to be an average shedder.