The australian shepherd has a moderately long and wavy double coat that has a dense undercoat and coarse topcoat ; the coat is short on the face and well feathered on the rear of the legs. The breed is known for its unique colorations and variable coat patterns, it being said no two dogs sharing … Read more
australian shepherds get their tails cut off (docked) primarily because of breed or conformation standards Sometimes, it’s done just for cosmetic reasons, as breeders often want their pups to have a certain look. In other cases, it’s to prevent a working dog (especially herders) from an injury. Are Australian Shepherds water proof? The outer coat … Read more
Some dogs begin to lose their hearing at a young age, and certain breeds of dog are more susceptible to becoming deaf. Dalmatians, german shepherds , Australian Shepherds, and Boston Terriers are just some of the breeds that are known to be more genetically predisposed to deafness. Why are dogs with white ears deaf? This … Read more
Red merles are far less common than blue merles because the red-colored gene is recessive in dogs, meaning both parents have to have it for their offspring to inherit the coat. Red is the rarest color in Aussies generally , although the red merle coat is one of the more common red-colored coats in the … Read more