Originally bred for livestock herding, the Austrian Shepherd
(or “Aussie”) is an extremely energetic and lively dog, with an intelligence to
match. Loyal and protective, the Aussie is wonderful with children and
extremely obedient with high intelligence and desire to please its owner. Given
the Aussie’s playful and working nature, this is not a dog that will do well
indoors or even with a small backyard. The Aussie needs significant mental and
physical exercise to prevent behavior problems and destructive tendencies.
The Aussie has a beautiful medium, wavy coat that is water
resistant. Coat colors can include blue and red merle (patches of color in an
otherwise solid coat), the gene for which can also result in bright blue or
marbled-colored eyes. However, if two merle dogs are mated there is a chance
that any offspring will develop blindness and/or deafness, so pet parents
should take extra care to inquire into the genealogy of puppies.
Active and playful dog with a luxurious coat, this breed requires
top quality nutrition. Diets should be rich in protein for energy, and high
quality, vitamins and minerals to support a healthy, shiny coat. Try Evanger’s Whitefish and Sweet Potato
Dry Food mixed with high quality protein supplements such as Evanger’s Grain Free Rabbit for
a nutritious high-quality meal any Aussie will love!
Comments
Post a Comment