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Pastor Australiano - FCI Standard:
ORIGIN : U.S.A.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 24.07.1996.
UTILIZATION : Farm and ranch shepherd dog.
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. :Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle dogs(except Swiss Cattle dogs).
Section 1 Sheepdogs Without working trial.
GENERAL APPEARANCE : The Australian Shepherd is well balanced, slightly longer than tall, of medium size and bone, with colouring that offers variety and individuality. He is attentive and animated, lithe and agile, solid and muscular without cloddiness. He has a coat of moderate length and coarseness. He has a docked or natural bobbed tail.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS : Measuring form the breastbone to rear of thigh and from top of the withers to the ground the Australian Shepherd is slightly longer than tall.
Substance: Solidly built with moderate bone. Structure in the male reflects masculinity without coarseness. Bitches appear feminine without being slight of bone.
BEHAVIOUR / TEMPERAMENT : The Australian Shepherd is an intelligent working dog of strong herding and guarding instincts. He is a loyal companion and has the stamina to work all day. With an even disposition, he is good natured, seldom quarrelsome. He may be somewhat reserved in initial meetings. Any display of shyness, fear or aggression is to be severely penalized.
HEAD : The head is clean cut, strong and dry. Overall size should be in proportion to the body.
CRANIAL REGION :
Skull : Top flat to slightly domed. It may show a slight occipital protuberance. Length and width are equal.
Stop : Moderate, Well defined.
FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Blue merles and blacks have black pigmentation on the nose (and lips). Red merles and reds have liver (brown) pigmentation on the nose (and lips). On the merles it is permissible to have small pink spots; however, they should not exceed 25 % of the nose on dogs over one year of age, which is a serious fault..
Muzzle : Equal in length or slightly shorter than the back skull. Viewed from the side the topline of the back skull and muzzle form parallel planes, divided by a moderate, well-defined stop. The muzzle tapers little from base to nose and is rounded at the tip..
Jaws/Teeth : full complement of strong white teeth should meet in a scissors bite or may meet in a level bite.
Eyes : Brown, blue, amber or any variation or combination thereof, including flecks and marbling. Almond shaped, not protruding nor sunken. The blue merles and blacks have black pigmentation on eye rims. The red merles and reds have liver (brown) pigmentation on eye rims. Expression : Showing attentiveness and intelligence, alert and eager. Gaze should be keen but friendly..
Ears : Triangular, of moderate size and leather, set high on the head. At full attention they break forward and over, or to the side as a rose ear. Prick ears and hanging ears are severe faults.
NECK : Strong, of moderate length, slightly arched at the crest, fitting well into the shoulders.
BODY :
Top line : Back straight and strong, level and firm from withers to hip joints.
Croup : Moderately sloping.
Chest : Not broad, but deep with the lowest point reaching the elbow.
Ribs : Well sprung and long, neither barrel chested nor slab-sided.
Underline and Belly : Shows a moderate tuck-up.
TAIL : Straight, docked or naturally bobbed, not to exceed four inches (10 cm) in length. .
LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS :
Shoulders : Shoulder-blades long, flat, fairly close set at the withers and well laid back. The upper arm, which should be relatively the same length as the shoulder-blade, attaches at an approximate right angle to the shoulder line with forelegs dropping straight, perpendicular to the ground.
Legs : Straight and strong. Bone strong, oval rather than round.
Pastern : Medium length and very slightly sloping. Front dewclaws may be removed.
Feet : Oval, compact, with close-knit, well-arched toes. Pads thick and resilient.
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