Australian Shepherd — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Australian Shepherd — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Facts below are extracted verbatim field-values and section headings from the official AKC (American Kennel Club) & FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) breed standard. The standard text is copyrighted by the respective registry; only factual data points and outline headings are quoted, not descriptive narrative. Source: https://www.akc.org / https://www.fci.be.

Facts (verbatim field values from the official standard)

• SIZE: Height at the withers: The preferred height for males is 20-23 inches (51-58 cm), females 18-21 inches (46-53 cm).
• Coat: Hair is of medium texture, straight to wavy, weather resistant and of medium length.
• Color: Blue merle, black, red merle, red-all with or without white markings and/or tan (copper) points, with no order of preference.
• Temperament: The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent, active dog with an even disposition; he is good natured, seldom quarrelsome.

Standard outline (section headings)

• FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL)
• AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
• DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID
• CRANIAL REGION:
• FACIAL REGION:
• BODY:
• LIMBS
• FOREQUARTERS:
• HINDQUARTERS:
• COAT:
• SIZE:
• SEVERE FAULTS:
• DISQUALIFYING FAULTS: