Often recognized for their striking appearance the Australian Shepherd Blue Merle is an intelligent medium breed sized dog.
This being said there is also an Australian Shepherd miniature size growing in popularity across the globe.
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Australian Shepherd Blue Merle Basic Information
Australian shepherd blue Merle is a color combination of grey, black, white, and tan. It is this combination that makes them stand out from the crowd.
They are an extremely loyal, intelligent, and easily trained breed. Well suited for agility, obedience, and farm work.
Originating in the USA in the 19th century, the breed actually holds no origin connections to the country it is named after Australia.
Similar looking to border collies and other shepherd breeds, the Australian shepherd blue Merle is sure to stand out at the dog park.
The Temperament Of An Australian Shepherd Blue Merle.
Australian Shepherd and Australian shepherd mix-breeds are highly active.
They require a lot of exercise throughout their younger years
Training and brain games are another way to keep them busy.
They are kind, loving, and dedicated to those they know well. This makes them a great family pet.
Great at thinking on their feet and often gentle with stock, they are typically used to work more uncommon livestock like ducks, geese, and farmed rabbits.
The Health Of A Blue Merle Australian Shepherd.
Overall the breed is considered very healthy with few genetic conditions.
But like all breeds, the Australian shepherd blue merle has some health predispositions.
These include:
– Vision Problems are common.
– Puppies from two Blue Merle parents have increased risk to be blind and/or deaf.
Australian Shepherds are the most common dog to acquire epilepsy.
Grooming Requirements Of A Australian Shepherd Blue Merle
Having a medium length, water-resistant and dense coat. This breed requires weekly brushing to keep mats at bay.
Aussie shepherds are a shedding dog. When dirty basic washing is required and not too often or skin drying and other skin irritating conditions and be triggered.
See what can happen when you over wash a dog.
Interesting Facts About Australian Shepherd Blue Merle And An Australian Shepherd Mix
1. Some Australian shepherd’s are born with no or partially stubbed tails.
2. Double Merles or homozygous merle occurs when two merle parents are bred.
3. Double Merle puppies are often excessively white and have a hearing, vision, and other health problems resulting from the double Merle gene.
Common Questions About Australian Shepherd Blue Merle’s Answered:
How much do Blue Merle Australian Shepherds cost?
What makes a Blue Merle Australian Shepherd?
Do all Blue Merle Australian Shepherds have blue eyes?
Is an Australian shepherd a good family dog?
Australian Shepherd Miniature Blue Merle Information.
Increasing in their popularity the “mini Aussie” is rather cute.
Basically a smaller version of the common Australian shepherd blue Merle.
Common Questions About Australian Shepherd Miniature Dogs.
Do mini Aussies shed a lot?
Do mini Australian shepherds like to cuddle?
That’s the end of ‘ Australian Shepherd Blue Merle Information’.
I myself own an ‘Aussie’ and love him unconditionally.
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