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by Michael Stonewood (Author)
The Australian Shepherd is a medium-sized breed of dog. Interestingly the Australian Shepherd was not actually developed in Australia, but was actually developed on the ranches in the Western United States of America during the 19th century. The breed rose to popularity after World War 2 due to an increase in western riding, horse shows, rodeos and the fact that they were used in Disney movies. The Australian Shepherd has always been a popular choice of working dog due to their versatility, intelligence, obedience and trainability. They are also known to be highly empathetic dogs. They have mainly been used as stock dogs and herding dogs. Like all working breeds of dog, the Australian Shepherd is incredibly energetic as will often rank highly in dog sports, such as agility and Frisbee, at dog shows. The breed is also commonly employed as search and rescue dogs, detection dogs, guide dogs, service dogs and therapy dogs. The breed has a similar aesthetic to the English Shepherd and Border Collie breeds. They have ranked within the top 20 most popular breeds within the United States of American since they rose to popularity.
Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Australian Shepherd's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Australian Shepherd, raising your Australian Shepherd from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between "The Australian Shepherd: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Australian Shepherd" by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Australian Shepherd owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Australian Shepherd and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'
