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The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent, attractive medium sized dog with a bobtail and striking varied coat colouration. Each dog’s coat and eye colour are highly varied and individual. Aussies are reserved with strangers but are a dependable, tireless worker, devoted to their owner. Highly intelligent, strong and agile, they also make a great family pet.
All enquiries about this wonderful breed can be directed to our Breed Information Officer at
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Here is a brochure about the Aussie Shepherd and the Victorian Club contact details  ASCV brochure (78.28 Kb)
Also of interest is a brochure about the Natural Bobtail in the Aussie breed ASCV NBT brochure (58.26 Kb)
MDR1 (or "Multi Drug Resistance 1" gene) is something all Aussie owners should be aware of. ASCV-mdr1 - brochure (42.48 Kb)
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 The Australian Shepherd was actually developed in America but there is much debate over their origins.
It is generally believed the dogs came to Australia from Spain, ontraveling to the United States in the late 1800’s with flocks of Merino sheep and the Basque Shepherds who tended them. Another theory is they were Australian Sheepdogs derived from the Smithfield and some type of collie, possibly the German Coolie or it's ancestor. The name was coined in the United Sates because of the believed link between Australia and the herding of Australian Merino Sheep.
The Aussie has been elusive, at least in documentation of their origin. Now-a-days they are very popular as a family pet, an obedience and agility dog, a worker and more recently as a show dog.
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Aussies, if properly socialised, can get along with any kind of animal.
However, as with any dog, an Aussie must be properly introduced to
different animal species (including other dogs) in a favourable
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The Australian Shepherd is a medium sized dog with a coat of medium
length. To the untrained eye the Aussie resembles a Border Collie, but
is slightly larger and has a wider range of coat colours. Aussies come
with a range of tail lengths due to a natural bobbing gene. Some dogs
will have little or no tail while others will have a full length,
feathered tail. The gait is smooth and free. ‘Grinning’ is a
characteristic of some Australian Shepherds and should not be mistaken
for snarling.
Aussies are known for their ability in obedience, agility, tracking,
Frisbee catching and endurance. They are a special dog and deserve
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The following Breed Standard has been excerpted from the Australian National Kennel Club .
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Owning any dog is a serious business, and when buying an Aussie puppy
keep in mind that you should be planning to be caring for this dog for
10-15 years. Always purchase from a reputable breeder, NEVER from a pet
shop. The Australian Shepherd Club of Victoria Inc., can advise you on
breeders, and dogs and puppies that may be available from time to time.
You should never be afraid to take a list of questions with you to ask
each breeder but here are some questions that you may need to consider
first.
Is an Aussie the right dog for me?
Do I want a male or female?
What colour do I want?
Do I want a dog as a pet or to show?
Do I want a dog or a puppy?
The Australian Shepherd club provides a no-obligation free advisory
service for all inquiries about Aussies. Contact us, we’ll be happy to
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 Buying a Puppy can be an emotional experience that involves trying to make the
"correct" decision, what colour, what sex, pet or show, price, where to
buy, questions and what should I receive for my money? Information to help to make the correct selection can be found here .
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The Breeders Prefix, Name, Address (Suburb & State), Phone Number, Email and Website are included in the listing and sorted in alphabetical order of the Breeders Prefix.
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Some of our Breeders choose to list their currently available litters on our Puppy Listing page. When none are available it is best to contact an individual breeder directly and discuss with them when they are planning to bred another litter. You will find a list of Breeders on the Breeder Listing page.
Buying a puppy can be an emotional time for your household. In our Buying a Puppy section [above] there is an article on what questions to ask and what you should expect from the experience.
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The Stud Listing put together by the Club annually and available in printable format via the following link: Stud Listing
The listing includes pictures of the dogs along with Owner Contact Information, Sire, Dam, Age, Eye and Hip scores.
If you are interested in listing your dog the cost per dog is $25.00 for ASCV Members or $50.00 for Non ASCV Members.
The club must have copies of the following for each dog, to enable it to be listed:
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Certificate of Registration and Pedigree
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Clear Eye Test (within last 12 months)
All copies of certificates will be kept on file with the Membership Officer.
The listing will be sorted in Alphabetical order by the Owners Surname.
Provision is included on your Membership renewal form to add dogs to the Stud Listing. Simply pay the appropriate fee and send copies of certificates with your renewal notice.
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