My aussie is the friendlist dog really, he's so nice to everyone, but still when some1 he doesnt know passes the front gate to the house he will start barking until one of the members of the family comes
I just got a 5mo blue merle male, & he has a natural bobbed tail. However he has prick ears which AKC acknowledges happens once in a while. I could glue or tape them, but I like him the way he is. He is to be my companion, as well as help on the farm. Not for show. So ears arent that important.
Beautiful! This one is a red merle right? Gorgeous. I love the tail also. I can not believe people actually dock such a gorgeous tail. Well some of them are born without tails i think. Beautiful dog though!
I have an 11 week old Aussie Blue Merle named Comet. Has completely stolen my heart! He is such a mischevious handfull right now though LOL. His tail is docked.
@Jwashere619 Are they docked or just born with bobbed tails? because Some people say they are docked when they are pups and some say they are born with short tails.
aww...what a beautiful dog. I've never seen one with a tail before. I like the way that looks. I have four aussies and none of them have tails. Im pretty sure when I have puppies I'm not going to dock them either. I didn't realize their tails were so full and fluffy like that.
Try ARPH...Aussie Rescue Placement Helpline...They have tons of dogs cross country that have tails. Tails vary from docked to natural bob to half to 3/4 (my dog) to full tail.
Mine has her tail too. They're so beautiful; I don't understand why people would ever cut them off. I also don't see how it can be legal and not considered animal abuse. I know that in the E.U. it's illegal to dock tails off of animals.
because they are meant for herding adn the tail can be a burden to them or whatever if their runnign through tall grass and whatnot. but if you dont have then herd or whatever then keep the tail :)
Yes, you're right about the reason for them docking the tails initially was due to herding. What I find insane though is that for an Aussie to be qualified to be a "standard" they HAVE to be docked, and very few show dogs do herding if any. Just had to rant. LOL!
well, when they are bread for show, they fall in the herding class, and to be in the herding class, they must look the same as a dog that would actually be in the field. this means no tail. my red merle has no tail, because he was originally bread for show, but was not wanted becuase he has one rose ear and one dorito shaped ear. i don't show dogs so i dont care about his ears, but tails get in the way, allways knocking stuff over,
xD I wish my Aussie still had it's tail when we got him but the breeder must've had it take off really early on in it's life which I suppose if people decide to do it, it's better to get it done early as possible.
Seeing how beautiful your dog's tail looks though... ~cry~
I'm sure you love your dog. That is all that matters to the dog. You see three legged dogs, they couldn't care less about their leg. Next dog you get, adopt a dog. I promise you will not regret it.
@middlefingermedianet Keeping the tail, typically, isn't up to the buyer. Aussy sheps usually have a naturally bobbed tail. Breeders who dock the tail shouldn't be in business!
i gotta red and a blue merle bel red raffs blue no body wonted bel so be took her in but this dog looks very simalar.. Both of mine are brother and sister both are missing markings on the left side of there faces.. nice doggs tho..
So called "mini-Australian Shepherds" aren't truly Australian Shepherds. The breeders of these dogs are just riding on the current popularity of a noble breed. Sorry, but it's true.
yep that's an aussie alright spends half their time playing catch and the other half licking themselves...at least thats what mine does he doesn't have a tail though just a nubbin haha.
Many Aussie pups are born with long tails, but the breeders chop them off while the the puppy is very young. It truly is a cruel practice... but, hey, babies have no feelings, right? WRONG!
dude,itz not like they take the pup,pick it up by the leg,grab a butcher knife and cutt the tail off. Many breeders spend alot of money to have it properly done. read a book and brush up on yer knowledge,hunny.
Not true. Some Australian Shepherds do have tails. Depends on what the breeder decides to do. Most are docked, but in rare cases the breeder leaves it on for personal preference or at the purchaser's request. Oh and, too big to be a border collie.
jeez-do you make this comment on every aussie vid? Do a little research my friend! Aussie's have tails; their tails can be docked, bobbed, or full grown as in this case.
Some Aussies are natural bobtails; our latest puppy was. Many are born with lovely tails, as was Bink, and as was my favorite Aussie. It's all about breeding choices... line breeding, inbreeding, whatever... for features the breeder prefers. I hate the custom of docking. It's unnecessary, and it robs the dog of a means of communication, of balance, and of some stability.
Find the ASCA website (Australian Shepherd Club of America) for breed standard, temperament information, and breeder list. Reputable breeders will require an interview and a contract before allowing you to purchase a dog.
Good luck finding the dog of your dreams. I have mine, a beautiful blue merle with two blue eyes and a sweet sunny disposition, and the ability to move over large sloping fields as effortlessly as the wind.
I had a red female and she was great. They actually make very good alert dogs as well. Bark at anything.
They need to work and do thier job. Buy about 5 chicken hens and cage them in the yard. Once a day let em out and be herded by your aussie. they love it.
No its automatic. And they love the work. My aussie really took to the birds we had. It was an automatic reaction. I would let them out and point to where I wanted them. She would herd them there. No problem. Of course you can' turn your back. Its interactive till the time you put them away. Have fun. And free real eggs.
Once I was working mine. And I turned my back to do something for a minute, and when I was back to it she had killed one chicken. I think it was accidental, but I wasnt watching so I dont know. So one less egg a day.
It is my understanding that the reason the aussies tail was originally docked is so the dog would not be distracted by it when in the course of herding animals. They are one of the smartest dogs and I love the breed. This aussie is beautiful!!!!
The tails were docked because of damage by livestock, if far out on trail and the tail were to get smashed or broken the infection could risk their lives.
Very cute i have a blue merle aussie too, Mine is 15 weeks. he scatches himself to so we brought him to the vet to see if he had fleas and he dident. he just likes scatching himself or he was ichy skin
Dogs communicate through body language with other dogs (and with us too actually) and their tails play a big role in this-it is like tying your hands down whilst you talk. Docking is fashion-especially since most Aussies don't work these days, if that is your reason (and how do you explain the fact that Collies are not docked?)-if a dog is born a natural bob, that is one thing-otherwise I believe it should be left there!
No, docking was done as a utilitarian method of eliminating problems with the breed working in the dense brush in the southwest. And as mentioned above, many have natural bobs. I guess if they were ITALIAN shepherds then they would need to talk with their "hands" (read tails) ;). What the real shame is that the AKC got their mitts onto a terrific breed and it has become something entirely unrecognizable.
I'm concerned with the growing popularity of a breed that belongs "home on the range," or, at least, with plenty of room to run. The problem is greedy breeders who will be likely to overbreed for "cute" or unusual, such as the merled coloring. Mate two merles, and you risk a puppy that is deaf or blind, or both... a "lethal white." Docking: If there's a tail, leave it. Other herding dogs have tails! Dock a tail, rob a dog of balance and stability; then they must compensate.
The reason breeders dock the tail is so they don't get in the way while healing cattle or for any other livestock they herd. I like it both ways though. I like it when the tail looks like your dogs tail but when it's straight like a labs, then that doesn't really look good. But I really like the tails when they look like a little bear butt. But anyways, that is why they dock them. Same with Blue Healers.
All dogs are supposed to have tails, but thanks to our silly breed standards which call for the tail to be docked, most breeders feel they had better dock the tails or else their dogs would be considered "non-Aussies". An Aussie with a tail is a beautiful dog!!
The tails were removed to reduce the risk of injury to the dog when herding. The tail could be stepped on. Most of our pet Aussie's probably dont heard large animals (at least per our command) so the presence or absence of a tail is unimportant. I like mine without a tail, it makes her look more stodgy.
and you explain the natural bob tail how? my line of aussies are natural bobs, only rarely do I have to bob them......guess that they didn't get the memo about needing tails
Breeders tend to favor breeding two natural bobtailed dogs; that's your explanation. Many Aussie pups are born with long tails; AKC nor ASCA penalize for tails. Nowadays, the bob tail serves no purpose other than for show. Our puppy was a natural bobtail, but the breeder bobbed his tail down to a knob. Our first Aussie escaped this cruel practice, and lived out her days with a beautiful tail like Bink's. Tails help w/balance, and are good flyswatters, as well.
not true both AKC and ASCA calls for a natural or docked tail no longer than 4 inches, (any longer should be considered a fault) I don't agree with docking I just wanted to point that out.
yeah they are. Some are born tailless. But most are born with tail. In many countries it is considered animal cruelty to dock, and often docked dogs aren't allowed to show in those countries.
Haha, I noticed that about the yard too. And the birds singing... What a nice place! lol. And yes, that Aussie is gorgeous. My Aussie doesn't have his tail, and I've been wanting to ask the people I adopted him from if it was docked or naturally bobbed. My guess is that it was docked. But I don't really mind it, I think he's got a cute little butt! =P
i absolutely love that color! i've always wanted an Australian Shepherd, but i think im going to aim for this color now. (:
AllishunsRule 7 months ago
are NO dogs BORN bobtailed? I looove the beautiful tail and would never cut it off!
pikkparis 8 months ago
@pikkparis Some Australian Shepherds are born with bob tails, but not all.
AllAlaskan907 5 months ago
So pretty <3 <3
Are these good watch dogs, or at least naturally protective?
WolfHybridxo 11 months ago
@WolfHybridxo
My aussie is the friendlist dog really, he's so nice to everyone, but still when some1 he doesnt know passes the front gate to the house he will start barking until one of the members of the family comes
engeltal 9 months ago
@engeltal Ohh, well that's still great. ^-^
WolfHybridxo 9 months ago
He is beautiful! You are so lucky. He even has his tail! They docked my puppy before I could say anything.
Reymona1 11 months ago
They are so much more beautiful with the tail I think!!!!
Blitzzyful 11 months ago
Absolutely beautiful dog! The colors are outstanding!
bansley27 1 year ago
8 pplz hate dogs
probably cats
djangosp2 1 year ago
God I love their coats. The best most awesome looking coat a dog can have!
lujia 1 year ago 2
pretty backyard.
mcsshelly 1 year ago 2
Magnificient red merle!
Gregman420 1 year ago 2
I just got a 5mo blue merle male, & he has a natural bobbed tail. However he has prick ears which AKC acknowledges happens once in a while. I could glue or tape them, but I like him the way he is. He is to be my companion, as well as help on the farm. Not for show. So ears arent that important.
shycountrymiss 1 year ago 3
She's beautiful, but with the tail, I almost thought that was a border collie.
TimmyGal 1 year ago
pretty dog, but MAN LOOK AT THAT GRASS!
waterkeeper03 1 year ago
Beautiful! This one is a red merle right? Gorgeous. I love the tail also. I can not believe people actually dock such a gorgeous tail. Well some of them are born without tails i think. Beautiful dog though!
DuhhDogsRule14 1 year ago
Beautiful dog and I LOVE the tail!
Your yard is beautiful too!
Lindsey682 2 years ago
I have an 11 week old Aussie Blue Merle named Comet. Has completely stolen my heart! He is such a mischevious handfull right now though LOL. His tail is docked.
Txshizzle 2 years ago
what a beautiful aussie. mine doesnt have a tail.
hilarious441 2 years ago
you have a beautiful aussie here ^^ i miss mine.
angeloffire08 2 years ago
I got my aussie yesterday and it was born without a tail. I wish he had it. But his beautiful color makes up 4 it! lol
Bella24745 2 years ago
the tails are usually docked when they are puppies...docking is done to many breeds.
tsrox20 2 years ago
@tsrox20 I thought docking was illegal?
ChloeCrazyBabez 1 year ago
aussies do have tails but nearly every one is bobbed so hard to see under there coat. they do not dock the tails.....they are born that way
Jwashere619 1 year ago
@Jwashere619 Are they docked or just born with bobbed tails? because Some people say they are docked when they are pups and some say they are born with short tails.
ChloeCrazyBabez 1 year ago
@ChloeCrazyBabez pure breds are born with bobbed tails.
Jwashere619 1 year ago
@Jwashere619 Ohhh they look cute either way :)
ChloeCrazyBabez 1 year ago
@Jwashere619 Very rarely. I bred these dogs before, and I personally have never had one natural bobbed.
TimmyGal 1 year ago
@Jwashere619
PUREBREDS are born either way.
gryffineire 1 year ago
some are born without tails too. all 3 of mine were born without
ojboulos 2 years ago
sehr, sehr hübsch;)
KierschMuffin 2 years ago
He is so cute-like ma aussie "Colin" with his wonderful,fullhaired tail.
I´m from Germany and here it is forbidden to cut the tail.That`s very good!;o)
RaiRhiannon 2 years ago
aww...what a beautiful dog. I've never seen one with a tail before. I like the way that looks. I have four aussies and none of them have tails. Im pretty sure when I have puppies I'm not going to dock them either. I didn't realize their tails were so full and fluffy like that.
blondesweetie0027 2 years ago
Most breeders will dock the tails in order to be considered a standard. Plus if it is a working dog or a show dog you will have to get it docked.
scowiii 2 years ago
waa *-* whats the colour from his eyes? silver?
5/5
lostHopeWOLF 2 years ago
aww
stevenanderton 2 years ago
Anybody know where i can find an australian shepherd puppy that hasn't had his tail docked yet? Or pretty much the majority is docked..
PaGeJaiMEe 2 years ago
Try ARPH...Aussie Rescue Placement Helpline...They have tons of dogs cross country that have tails. Tails vary from docked to natural bob to half to 3/4 (my dog) to full tail.
chetzmom 2 years ago
toller australian shepherd,echt süss
derfuchs38 2 years ago
What a beautiful dog :) I love Aussies, I have a Rough COllie who I love dearly, but one day I will get an Aussie too :)
nikkielouie 2 years ago
Great looking aussie, is it male or female
Elow007islowenhaas 2 years ago
very beautiful dog :) also kind of unusual the tail isnt docked, but i also have one with its tail too XD
cottontail0529 2 years ago
Mine has her tail too. They're so beautiful; I don't understand why people would ever cut them off. I also don't see how it can be legal and not considered animal abuse. I know that in the E.U. it's illegal to dock tails off of animals.
Trala52 2 years ago 3
because they are meant for herding adn the tail can be a burden to them or whatever if their runnign through tall grass and whatnot. but if you dont have then herd or whatever then keep the tail :)
haleygoeswhoohoo 2 years ago
Yes, you're right about the reason for them docking the tails initially was due to herding. What I find insane though is that for an Aussie to be qualified to be a "standard" they HAVE to be docked, and very few show dogs do herding if any. Just had to rant. LOL!
Trala52 2 years ago
well my dog does herding and it seems that he does just fine and dandy with his tail lol but i can see it being a burden
cottontail0529 2 years ago
well it doesnt hurt the puppy to dock the tail if u do it properly. docking their tail shouldnt hurt them at all
cottontail0529 2 years ago
well, when they are bread for show, they fall in the herding class, and to be in the herding class, they must look the same as a dog that would actually be in the field. this means no tail. my red merle has no tail, because he was originally bread for show, but was not wanted becuase he has one rose ear and one dorito shaped ear. i don't show dogs so i dont care about his ears, but tails get in the way, allways knocking stuff over,
dasgemuse 2 years ago
Beautiful dog, it's nice to see another Aussie with full tail.
karinaNaomi 2 years ago 2
Love the tail. Wonder what my dogs would have looked like with tails...*cries*
lovesv4eva22 3 years ago
awe :3
eyecharades 3 years ago
I love that you kept the tail.
middlefingermedianet 3 years ago 29
xD I wish my Aussie still had it's tail when we got him but the breeder must've had it take off really early on in it's life which I suppose if people decide to do it, it's better to get it done early as possible.
Seeing how beautiful your dog's tail looks though... ~cry~
blackhorse1988 3 years ago
I'm sure you love your dog. That is all that matters to the dog. You see three legged dogs, they couldn't care less about their leg. Next dog you get, adopt a dog. I promise you will not regret it.
middlefingermedianet 3 years ago
the breeders do it at 1 or 2 days old before the nervous system is fully formed.
ErinKeechak 3 years ago
@middlefingermedianet Keeping the tail, typically, isn't up to the buyer. Aussy sheps usually have a naturally bobbed tail. Breeders who dock the tail shouldn't be in business!
Gregman420 1 year ago
@middlefingermedianet same with me!! my aussie Ella still has her tail :)
EllaBella127 9 months ago
nice yard.. reminds me of lara crofts front yard lol...
Candystorm143 3 years ago
not very sporty, but cute !
oleana69 3 years ago
thats a very nice dog
DangerousAyer 3 years ago
amazing how you still have those flower pots
iplehguitar 3 years ago 13
@iplehguitar I agree my Aussie loves digging up flowers only thing bad she does lol she about 75% broke of it now though.
156Randi 1 year ago
LOL! And the toy was quickly forgotten...
Australian Shepherds are wonderfully smart and I find it funny how they just can catch things really quick and get bored with it.
Anyways, lovely coat on your dog. ^_^ I've got a female black tri puppy that I love!
Moosetroy 3 years ago
he is GORGEOUS.
i want an aussie so bad. i might have to steal him. :D
haylz27 3 years ago
I hope you're kidding, because if you steal an Aussie, you break both the dog's heart and the master's. No fair!
Elsbeth1540 3 years ago
Haha i funny when they sneeze
zachsutube14 3 years ago
I love your garden and your dog, both beautiful !
Musicc4lyfe 3 years ago
i gotta red and a blue merle bel red raffs blue no body wonted bel so be took her in but this dog looks very simalar.. Both of mine are brother and sister both are missing markings on the left side of there faces.. nice doggs tho..
berowra 3 years ago
0:33 "Maybe if I stare at it long enough, IT will come to ME!"
AutumnPaw 3 years ago 2
i love red merles i have a puppy named katie that is a red merle
burnie09 3 years ago
cool urs has a tail i have a blue merle and everyones like wers its tail and im like...she ate it
explodingclay499 3 years ago 2
I´m happy that cupping dogs is not allowed in Germany!!!
I love Aussies tails and all of the dogs how it is.
Apfelschorle2011 3 years ago
wow. that is ooonnneee nice yard you got there. luckyyy.
Raincloud916 3 years ago 2
Cute! Ive only seen one Aussie with a tail in person and she was an adorable red merle. I think I prefer them tailless though.
Kaema86 3 years ago
my friends got an aussie. i want a minni aussie but i just got a new boston terrior puppy, so no mor dogs!=-(
mingorules1 3 years ago
So called "mini-Australian Shepherds" aren't truly Australian Shepherds. The breeders of these dogs are just riding on the current popularity of a noble breed. Sorry, but it's true.
Elsbeth1540 3 years ago
@Elsbeth1540
exactly! it makes me sick. they are now trying to get AKC recognized which i pray they do not.
gryffineire 1 year ago
yep that's an aussie alright spends half their time playing catch and the other half licking themselves...at least thats what mine does he doesn't have a tail though just a nubbin haha.
kotainuchan 4 years ago
My aussie's got a tail and all other aussies i've seen too
Bajsloysi 4 years ago
i got one no tail..just a lil stubb lol
punjabi9882 4 years ago
Many Aussie pups are born with long tails, but the breeders chop them off while the the puppy is very young. It truly is a cruel practice... but, hey, babies have no feelings, right? WRONG!
Elsbeth1540 3 years ago
dude,itz not like they take the pup,pick it up by the leg,grab a butcher knife and cutt the tail off. Many breeders spend alot of money to have it properly done. read a book and brush up on yer knowledge,hunny.
CuppycakeXQueen 3 years ago
babies don't have feelings last time I checked. I've never seen a baby cry because it's mother died.
ErinKeechak 3 years ago
just cant get over how different they look with tails
aussielover4life 4 years ago
A long, full tail adds beauty and balance to the dog's body. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Elsbeth1540 3 years ago 3
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um...aussies dont have tails..thats a border collie
luvtolaugh1234 4 years ago
Not true. Some Australian Shepherds do have tails. Depends on what the breeder decides to do. Most are docked, but in rare cases the breeder leaves it on for personal preference or at the purchaser's request. Oh and, too big to be a border collie.
megabyll 4 years ago 2
jeez-do you make this comment on every aussie vid? Do a little research my friend! Aussie's have tails; their tails can be docked, bobbed, or full grown as in this case.
IntelInside2020 3 years ago
god i made 2 comments total. i didnt kno okay? i dont even like them with the tails
luvtolaugh1234 3 years ago
Some Aussies are natural bobtails; our latest puppy was. Many are born with lovely tails, as was Bink, and as was my favorite Aussie. It's all about breeding choices... line breeding, inbreeding, whatever... for features the breeder prefers. I hate the custom of docking. It's unnecessary, and it robs the dog of a means of communication, of balance, and of some stability.
Elsbeth1540 3 years ago 3
@luvtolaugh1234
um...why are you trying to spread your false knowledge..it's not a border collie.
gryffineire 1 year ago
My Aussie looks just like yours!! Except w/o a tail.. Her namee is Jade or as we call her JJ!
kcmarino07 4 years ago
You have such a nice green lawn! lol! AND A GORGEOUS DOG!
rosiepup 4 years ago
My Aussie is so cute and I love her so much. She has bad skin problems and I was wondering can anybody help me with a cure.
littleteethkeith 4 years ago
WOW YOU HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LAWN <3
City7BlindingLights 4 years ago
i really love the breed where can i found out more about them what varieties how they compare to border collies etc
bruces670 4 years ago
Find the ASCA website (Australian Shepherd Club of America) for breed standard, temperament information, and breeder list. Reputable breeders will require an interview and a contract before allowing you to purchase a dog.
Good luck finding the dog of your dreams. I have mine, a beautiful blue merle with two blue eyes and a sweet sunny disposition, and the ability to move over large sloping fields as effortlessly as the wind.
SpottyDog454 4 years ago
I had a red female and she was great. They actually make very good alert dogs as well. Bark at anything.
They need to work and do thier job. Buy about 5 chicken hens and cage them in the yard. Once a day let em out and be herded by your aussie. they love it.
DobermansRock 4 years ago
dont they have to be trained to do that or is it in thier instincts. and isnt there a chance that they migt eat the chickens or kill them?
thenextkingofparody 4 years ago
No its automatic. And they love the work. My aussie really took to the birds we had. It was an automatic reaction. I would let them out and point to where I wanted them. She would herd them there. No problem. Of course you can' turn your back. Its interactive till the time you put them away. Have fun. And free real eggs.
DobermansRock 4 years ago
lol yeah I know about free eggs. But i didnt get the part where you say you can'turn your back define that
thenextkingofparody 4 years ago
Once I was working mine. And I turned my back to do something for a minute, and when I was back to it she had killed one chicken. I think it was accidental, but I wasnt watching so I dont know. So one less egg a day.
DobermansRock 4 years ago
i dont know about that, i have an aussie and we got ducks and she killed one of them. she was purebred too, akc certified and everything.
supersupercoolya 4 years ago
my aussie is almost 12 years old.. and still crazy hyper.
zm102905 4 years ago
It is my understanding that the reason the aussies tail was originally docked is so the dog would not be distracted by it when in the course of herding animals. They are one of the smartest dogs and I love the breed. This aussie is beautiful!!!!
suzyaussie 4 years ago
The tails were docked because of damage by livestock, if far out on trail and the tail were to get smashed or broken the infection could risk their lives.
forestcats 4 years ago
You have a beautiful Aussie! I am very jealous. My Aussie is 14 weeks and has a docked tail, he is gorgeous, but I like the full tail better!
astatema07 4 years ago
What a pretty boy! He's a Red-Merle right? Gorgeous dog! I love his full tail, and blue eyes! ^^ He seems like a ery happy dog!
HerbertDaFeesh 4 years ago
such a cute breed! i rly want one!
ghettoarcade 4 years ago
Very cute i have a blue merle aussie too, Mine is 15 weeks. he scatches himself to so we brought him to the vet to see if he had fleas and he dident. he just likes scatching himself or he was ichy skin
naruto1theshow2 4 years ago
waw nice dog!!!
19GuitarGirl91 4 years ago
have fleas?
tan73h 4 years ago
Your Aussie is GORGEOUS!!! Where did you find an Aussie with a tail? Did you go though a breed or rescue?
Muirghealfinne 4 years ago
BCs are not docked and they herd too. Removing a tail removes a major communication tool for a dog!
senna37 4 years ago
how so?
bbnazofbgc 3 years ago
Dogs communicate through body language with other dogs (and with us too actually) and their tails play a big role in this-it is like tying your hands down whilst you talk. Docking is fashion-especially since most Aussies don't work these days, if that is your reason (and how do you explain the fact that Collies are not docked?)-if a dog is born a natural bob, that is one thing-otherwise I believe it should be left there!
senna39 3 years ago 2
No, docking was done as a utilitarian method of eliminating problems with the breed working in the dense brush in the southwest. And as mentioned above, many have natural bobs. I guess if they were ITALIAN shepherds then they would need to talk with their "hands" (read tails) ;). What the real shame is that the AKC got their mitts onto a terrific breed and it has become something entirely unrecognizable.
bbnazofbgc 3 years ago
I'm concerned with the growing popularity of a breed that belongs "home on the range," or, at least, with plenty of room to run. The problem is greedy breeders who will be likely to overbreed for "cute" or unusual, such as the merled coloring. Mate two merles, and you risk a puppy that is deaf or blind, or both... a "lethal white." Docking: If there's a tail, leave it. Other herding dogs have tails! Dock a tail, rob a dog of balance and stability; then they must compensate.
Elsbeth1540 3 years ago
The reason breeders dock the tail is so they don't get in the way while healing cattle or for any other livestock they herd. I like it both ways though. I like it when the tail looks like your dogs tail but when it's straight like a labs, then that doesn't really look good. But I really like the tails when they look like a little bear butt. But anyways, that is why they dock them. Same with Blue Healers.
kingershark 4 years ago
Lovely dog! I too have an Aussie, blue merle, with his tail. I love Aussies with tails, and your dog is just so beautiful:)
missgingerisfancy 4 years ago
Aussie's aren't supposed to have tails.
icebergbalky 4 years ago
All dogs are supposed to have tails, but thanks to our silly breed standards which call for the tail to be docked, most breeders feel they had better dock the tails or else their dogs would be considered "non-Aussies". An Aussie with a tail is a beautiful dog!!
missgingerisfancy 4 years ago 2
The tails were removed to reduce the risk of injury to the dog when herding. The tail could be stepped on. Most of our pet Aussie's probably dont heard large animals (at least per our command) so the presence or absence of a tail is unimportant. I like mine without a tail, it makes her look more stodgy.
icebergbalky 4 years ago
and you explain the natural bob tail how? my line of aussies are natural bobs, only rarely do I have to bob them......guess that they didn't get the memo about needing tails
bbnazofbgc 3 years ago
Breeders tend to favor breeding two natural bobtailed dogs; that's your explanation. Many Aussie pups are born with long tails; AKC nor ASCA penalize for tails. Nowadays, the bob tail serves no purpose other than for show. Our puppy was a natural bobtail, but the breeder bobbed his tail down to a knob. Our first Aussie escaped this cruel practice, and lived out her days with a beautiful tail like Bink's. Tails help w/balance, and are good flyswatters, as well.
Elsbeth1540 3 years ago
not true both AKC and ASCA calls for a natural or docked tail no longer than 4 inches, (any longer should be considered a fault) I don't agree with docking I just wanted to point that out.
ErinKeechak 3 years ago
yeah they are. Some are born tailless. But most are born with tail. In many countries it is considered animal cruelty to dock, and often docked dogs aren't allowed to show in those countries.
TwilightTwinkle 4 years ago
@icebergbalky
you're not supposed to be dictating what should and should not happen. you aren't supposed to talk about Aussies.
gryffineire 1 year ago
what a stunning dog-I so prefer them with a tail-mine does not have one either and it is the only thing that I would change about him
senna37 4 years ago
My Aussie doesn't have a tail. :-(
critmin 5 years ago
pretty dog iam glad to see another aussie with a full tail my Fornesto, the Magnificent, has a full tail that he is very proud of
hughmurris 5 years ago
The Tail Not Docked Looks So Much Better!! *_*
GoodiGoodi 5 years ago
that may be the most perfect lawn I have ever seen...cute dog too ;)
lapeen74 5 years ago
Haha, I noticed that about the yard too. And the birds singing... What a nice place! lol. And yes, that Aussie is gorgeous. My Aussie doesn't have his tail, and I've been wanting to ask the people I adopted him from if it was docked or naturally bobbed. My guess is that it was docked. But I don't really mind it, I think he's got a cute little butt! =P
ThoughtlessCreations 4 years ago
beautiful dog we just got an aussie male
Morphine1988 5 years ago
sweet 'nd loliq gell? xD
LaChiCca 5 years ago