The Australian Shepherd has a smooth, free and easy gait. Fore and hind legs move straight, and parallel with the centre line of the body. The Australian Shepherd must be agile and able to change direction or alter gait instantly. COAT - Hair is of medium texture, straight to wavy, weather resistant and of medium length. The undercoat varies in quantity with variations in climate.
Hair is short and smooth on the head, ears, front of forelegs and below the hockjoints.
Backs of forelegs and britches are moderately feathered. There is a moderate mane and frill, more pronounced in dogs than in bitches. Non-typical coats are severe faults. The hairline of a white collar does not exceed the point of the withers at the skin. White on the head should not predominate and the eyes must be fully surrounded by colour and pigment.