The Australian Shepherd, usually referred to as the Australian Shepherd, is a typical working dog. It is very good at animal husbandry and guarding, suitable as a loyal partner, has strong perseverance, and can continue to work 24 hours a day. Its body structure is very well-proportioned, belonging to a medium-sized dog, with good skeletal development and sufficient bone mass. The color of the shepherd's body is full of personality and diversity! The Australian Shepherd is very focused on work, active and active, with good physical flexibility. Well muscled but not clumsy. The hair is medium in length and rough in texture!

1. Head

The sheepdog's head gives a very impressive impression Neat, strong, and free of fat. Its head and body form a certain proportion, and the muzzle is as long as the head. From the side, the outline of the muzzle and the outline of the head are at the same level. The muzzle is of the right size, the stop is clear, tapered, and the end is slightly rounded! Sheepdog The ears are triangular in shape, moderate in size, thicker with thicker pinnae, high at the base of the ears, and sloping forward, like rose ears, while lop ears are considered disqualification! The head is the same length and breadth! Sheepdogs have almond-shaped eyes that are piercing, alert, and can be brown, blue, amber, or a random combination of other colors.

2. Nose

The nose is black in black dogs, and liver in red rue. For dogs who are one year old, the pink stain should not exceed the area of the nose mirror, otherwise it will be regarded as a defect!

3. Teeth

The teeth of the Sheepdog are well developed, white and neat, with densely arranged upper and lower teeth in a scissors bite, and a prominent lower jaw is considered a defect. Missing teeth caused by traffic accidents or other accidents are not defects!

4. Neck

Its neck has a well-developed Muscular, strong, of moderate length, slightly arched, blending harmoniously with the shoulders. The topline of the Sheepdog is straight, flat and stable, the rump is slightly sloping, the chest is deep, can reach the elbows, and has good extensibility. The tail is straight and can be broken or short! The Sheepdog's shoulder blades are long and flat, the forearm and shoulder blade are at a right angle of 90 degrees, and the forelimbs are straight and perpendicular to the ground. The dog's thighs are well developed and have strong bones. , slightly oval. The ankle length is moderate, slightly inclined, the claws are oval, very compact, and closely integrated with the toes, the pads are thick, and the elasticity is good!

5. Hair and color

The Sheepdog's coat is straight and curly, in short, it is good for it to withstand the cold weather! The amount of undercoat will also change with the weather , its head, ears and forelimbs are short, smooth, with a touch of feathering, which is very prominent in male dogs. Sheepdogs have white fur on the neck, chest and legs. But it should not have too much white hair on its head, and it must have appropriate color around the eyes, with sufficient pigment!

6. Steps

Australia The Sheepdog's gait gives the impression of a very light, relaxed, coordinated stride, and as it picks up speed, the center of gravity of its limbs moves toward the center of the body, and the back remains balanced.