Dogs -

Australian Shepherds

Australian shepherds were developed in USA. They worked on cattle farms and sheep farms in the USA where they were made famous by a man that worked in rodeos.
They were called Australian Shepherds after the "Australian shepherds" that came to America in the 1800's for the gold rush and brought their little "blue dogs" (cattle dogs) with them. The Americans were very impressed with the dogs but wanted something bigger, so they bred different dogs into the blue heelers to produce the "Aussies" - now known as Australian Shepherd.

Australian shepherds were imported into South Africa by Jenni Gray. Her first dog came from Australia and became show champion. She imported more dogs from USA and a good bloodline was established.

Progeny from this bloodline now compete at the highest levels of Breed, Obedience, Dog Jumping, Agility, Flyball, and Tracking. 

How breeds of dogs developed

The dogs like lots of exercise, so a big yard is needed. They need to be trained and given lots of attention. Aussies like children and other dogs, but take their time with strangers.

The Australian shepherd has a medium-length coat which benefits from brushing. The coat sheds twice a year.

Size: medium

Class: herding

"Story," an Australian shepherd puppy belonging to N. Baxter. 

CH Stavros I am All That (Teddy)
Owned by J. Gray. Teddy has earned many titles in the show ring.

CH Stavros Front Page News (Ice)
Co-owned N Aadnesgaardt & J Gray