Rear dewclaws must be removed. Feet are oval, compact with close knit, well arched toes. Pads are thick and resilient. There is a moderate mane and frill, more pronounced in dogs than in bitches. Non-typical coats are severe faults.
Merles characteristically become darker with increasing age.
The Australian Shepherd must be agile and able to change direction or alter gait instantly. He may be somewhat reserved in initial meetings. Any display of shyness, fear or aggression is to be severely penalized. White body splashes, which means white on body between withers and tail, on sides between elbows and back of hindquarters in all colors. Blank Thank you for visiting this site.