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We here at A&T Kennels strive for this in every one of our dogs - The Breed Standard.

General Appearance: The Australian Shepherd is a
well balanced medium sized dog.  He is attentive and
animated, showing strength and stamina combined
with unusual agility. His body is slightly longer than
tall, with a moderate coat, with coloring that offers a
variety and individuality in each animal. An identifying
characteristic is his natural or docked bobtail. In each
sex the masculinity or femininity is well defined.

Character:  The Australian Shepherd is intelligent,
primary use is for working dog of strong herding or
guardian background.  He is an exceptional companion.
He is versatile and easily trained. He will be reserved
with strangers but does not exhibit shyness. Although
he is an authoriative worker visciousness towards people
and animals is intolerable.

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One of our Stud Dogs - 'Charlie'

 


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The pup above is for sale!

 

Head: Clean cut, strong, dry and in proportion to his body.
The top skull is flat to slightly rounded, its length and width
equal to the length of the muzzle.

Teeth: A full compliment of strong white teeth meet in a
scissors bite.

Eyes: Very expressive, showing attentiveness and
intelligence. Clear, almond-shape and of moderate size.
Color is brown, blue, amber or any variation or combination
of flecks and marbling.

Ears: Set on high at the side of the head. Triangular and
slightly rounded at the tip, of moderate size. The ears, at full
attention break slightly forward and over from 0ne-quarter to
one-half above the base.

Neck and Body: The neck is firm, clean and in proportion
to the body. It is medium length and slightly arched at the
crest, setting well into the shoulders.

 

Size: Prefered height at the withers for males is 20 to
23 inches; that for females is 18 to 21 inches, however
quality is not to be sacrificed in favor of size.


Coat: Of medium texture, straight to slightly wavy,
weather resistant,of moderate length with an under-
coat. The quantity of undercoat varies with climate.
Hair is short and smooth on the head, outside of ears,
front of forelegs and below the hocks.  Back of forelegs
are moderately feathered, breeches are moderately
full. There is a moderate mane and frill, more
pronounced in males than females.

We offer pricing for pet quality, breeding quality and
show quality dogs.

See more of our Shepherds in the Gallery!

Contact Us For Pricing

A&T Kennels
aandtkennels@frontiernet.net
or by phone (731) 335-0097


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