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|[http://www.fci.be/nomenclatures_detail.asp?lang=en&file=group_provisionally#4 FCI], [http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/ausshep.cfm AKC], [http://www.ankc.aust.com/austshep.html ANKC], [http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/discoverdogs/hound/austshep.htm KC(UK)], |
|[http://www.fci.be/nomenclatures_detail.asp?lang=en&file=group_provisionally#4 FCI], [http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/ausshep.cfm AKC], [http://www.ankc.aust.com/austshep.html ANKC], [http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/discoverdogs/hound/austshep.htm KC(UK)], NZKC |
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The '''Australian Shepherd''' is a [[Herding dog]] that was developed--despite its name--in [[America]]. |
The '''Australian Shepherd''' is a [[Herding dog]] that was developed--despite its name--in [[America]]. |
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[[Image:Australian_Shepherd_600.jpg|thumb|left|Blue merle Australian Shepherd]] |
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Like many herding breeds, it can have a lot of energy and drive and usually needs a job to do. It also often excels at [[dog sports]] such as [[frisbee dog|frisbee]] and [[dog agility]]. |
Like many herding breeds, it can have a lot of energy and drive and usually needs a job to do. It also often excels at [[dog sports]] such as [[frisbee dog|frisbee]] and [[dog agility]]. |
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The Australian Shepherd is a Herding dog that was developed--despite its name--in America.
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/52/Australian_Shepherd_600.jpg/220px-Australian_Shepherd_600.jpg)
Like many herding breeds, it can have a lot of energy and drive and usually needs a job to do. It also often excels at dog sports such as frisbee and dog agility.
The coat comes in several color varieties.