Monday, November 25, 2013

A Look At Toy Australian Shepherd Breeders OK

By Georgia Diaz


This little dog is just like the standard sized relative in looks and character. This little canine from Toy Australian Shepherd breeders OK is at home on the ranch despite his small size. He or she can also live a happy life in an apartment with daily walks and games to play. If you work long hours and want to come home to a quiet, cuddly little lap dog, this is not the breed for you.

The breeder will provide a contract, health guarantee, pedigree, registration papers, current vet records for your new puppy. Know what shots have been given and what's needed in the near future. Reputable breeders socialize the puppies from day one by raising them in the home.

They share the same health concerns as their larger relative, eye problems, hip dysplasia, and luxating patella. The parent dogs should be tested by CERF for eye problems, and OFA for hip and kneecap problems. Puppies should be checked for eye problems between 6-9 weeks.

Australian Shepherds can carry a mutated gene causing toxicity to medications safely given to other dog breeds. This should be tested for. Dogs carrying the MDR1 gene should never by prescribed Imodium, Acepromazine, or Invermectin. Invermectin is commonly used in deworming and heart worm medications.

Although not recognized by the AKC, National and international championships are hosted by the Toy Australian Shepherd Association in America, International All Breed Canine Association, and American Rare Breed Association. Breed registries include TASAA, MASCUSA, IMASC, NMAMSCUSA, MASCA, NSDR, ASDR, APRI, DRA, and ASCA.

This perpetual puppy is loyal, sensitive, intuitive, affectionate, playful, energetic, eager to please. Problem behaviors are few. Don't allow your puppy to herd his family by nipping at heels. Territorial instincts show in caution, sometimes aggression towards outsiders. Early socialization and training will teach your dog proper manners for greeting strangers and their dogs.

The Australian Shepherd was bred for its athleticism, intelligence, versatility, hardiness, and herding ability. Late 1960's was the beginning of breeding programs to develop the miniature, using small Australian Shepherds, but keeping the characteristics the same. Downsizing was done by breeding small dogs to small dogs, not by cross breeding with smaller breeds.

This little dog can display 4 color combinations; red, red merle, blue merle, and black. Dogs with white markings are bi color. Those with tan and white markings are tri color. Reputable breeders never breed merles to each other as the offspring of such are often blind and/or deaf.

Eyes can be brown, blue, amber, or any combination including flecks and marbling. Some have 2 eyes of a different color. Most are born with long tails, usually docked by the vet at 3 days.

Toy sized dogs stand 10"-14" at their shoulder. They weigh 12-19 pounds, and live 12-14 years. They have an easy to care for double coat. Brush daily during fall and spring shedding cycles. A weekly brushing will suffice the rest of the year.

This quiet little dog adjusts well to apartment life with daily walks and fun games to play. He also loves suburban and ranch life as long as he has the company of his pack. They excel at fetch, frisbee, and agility. If you want a loyal, exuberant, energetic little companion, look no further than Toy Australian Shepherd breeders OK.




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