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Title
SOUTH TEXAS AUSSIE RESCUE
Description
The Australian Shepherd is not really an Australian breed, but came to America by way of Australia. During the 1800s the Basque people of Europe settled in Australia, bringing with them their sheep and sheepdogs. Shortly thereafter, many of these shepherds relocated to the western United States, again, complete with dogs and sheep. American shepherds naturally dubbed their dogs "Australian Shepherds", since that was their immediate past residence. Some legends claim that the dogs offered their masters protection from some of the Indian tribes, who held a certain reverence for them because of their often blue eyes. The rugged area of Australia and western America placed demands on the herding dogs that they had not faced in Europe, but through various crosses and rigorous selection for working ability the Basque dog soon adapted and excelled under these harsh conditions. The breed kept a low profile until the 1950s, when they were featured
in a popular trick-dog act that performed in rodeos and was featured in film. Many of these dogs, owned by Jay Sisler, can be found in the pedigrees of today's Aussies. A club was formed in 1957, and the first Aussies were registered with the National Stock Dog Registry. In the midst of some controversy, the AKC recognized the Australian Shepherd in 1993. It quickly became a successful show dog. Its popularity according to AKC statistics vastly underestimates the popularity of
This is an athletic dog of medium size and bone, lithe, agile, and slightly longer than tall. It is muscular and powerful enough to work all day, without sacrificing speed and agility necessary to cope with
Contact
- South Texas Aussie Rescue, Inc.
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- Liberty TX
- United States 77575
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- +1.9363340345
