Thursday, April 11, 2013

Dogs In The Herding Group

The Australian Shepherd is an all around farm and ranch dog.  You may think this breed originated in Australia because of its name; however it is most likely from the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain.  The Australian Shepherd is an energetic dog with strong instincts for herding and guarding.  The Australian Shepherd of today is still a ranch dog; but it also is used as a guide dog for the blind, hearing dog for the deaf, pet therapy dog, drug detector, and search and rescue.  The Australian Shepherd was recognized by AKC in 1991.
Australian Shepherd

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