Table of Contents Meet the Aussie 4 Splashes of Color 8 On the Run 11 Aussies in the Family 16 Doggie Advice 21 Glossary 22 Index 23 Show What You Know 23 Websites to Visit 23 About the Author 24
Meet the Aussie Do you know which breed was made in America Would you have guessed it's the Australian Shepherd Early ancestors of the Australian Shepherd or Aussie probably came from the mountainous region between France and Spain Basque shepherds used dogs that looked similar to modern Aussies to herd sheep In the 1800s Basque shepherds brought those stocky hardworking dogs with them to Australia to herd sheep 4 there
When Basque shepherds left Australia to try to raise sheep in the United States they took their dogs with them That's how the Aussie got its name Basque Shepherd dogs are quick and alert which makes them perfect for tending to livestock Australian Shepherd Facts Weight 30 65 pounds 14 29 kg Height 18 23 inches 46 58 cm Country of Origin France Spain though the modern breed was developed in the U S Life Span 13 15 years 5
