Each dogs coat and eye color are highly variable, it is not uncommon to have a dog with one blue eye or one that is half blue and half brown. This does not affect their vision or their standings in the show ring. He has strong herding and sheep guarding instincts and has been known to performs well in areas such as search and rescue. He is reserved with strangers, but is a dependable, tireless worker who is devoted to his owner. An attentive and animated dog who is strong and agile with great stamina the Australian Shepherd will make a great family pet.
Double coat is medium length and straight to slightly wavy.
Active, intelligent, responsive. Special attention to his coat after an outing to remove burrs and foxtails. Daily exercise is a must to help maintain good muscle tone. Obedience training come easy to him and he should receive this training. He was developed in the US to work as a herding dog on ranches.