Page 78 - Aussie Magazine - 2023 Issue 2
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Grooming


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                                                                When is an Aussie not a true
                                                                Aussie? Well, we all know
                                                                that an Australian Shepherd

                                                                as they did not originate in
                                                                Australia at all. This glamorous
                                                                dog was likely from the

                                                                Basque region between Spain
                                                                and France and adopted and                         Text written by: Martina Svecova

                                                                adapted into the American
                                                                ranch way of life. A lovely
                                                                double-coated breed with a                           Photographs provided by: V. Follaufova, E. Schüler, A. Grassmanova

                                                                great variety of colours in a
                                                                coat that is weather resistant

                                                                because Aussies are a working
                                                                breed originally developed for
                                                                sheep herding. These days,

                                                                they are still put to work on
                                                                ranches all around the world,
                                                                but they're also beloved

                                                                companion dogs and among
                                                                the most popular breeds. It
                                                                stands out in any show ring.

                                                                But please, always remember,
                                                                that everything should look

                                                                natural on Aussie. It´s not a
                                                                Poodle…




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