[Phantom]

Euro Ford Fan,Mar 28 2006, 01:46 PM Wrote:

Phantom,Mar 28 2006, 02:36 PM Wrote:Look into Australian Shepherds really really smart dogs. Had them for years my dad breeds them. You can look at the site I made for him www.snozone.org
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Size wise how do they compare to a German Shepard or a Lab? Looks like a super nice dog. Friendly? Can they swim, strange question I know but I want my dog to come out on the boat and if it can't swim that would be a big problem.
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Yes they can swim. Breed standard says they are supposed to be standoffish. But they vary we have some that are the most outgoing in the world. Then some that will sit and bark and growl for a while. Varys on the dog. For the most part once they settle in with the new person they are good. Little kids like toddlers sometimes if you new to it can be a problem. Size wise they are similar to a german shepherd, roughly about 30-60~ lbs depending on male/female. And height can range from high 17" - 23/24" at the shoulders. But very smart dogs fast learners. And DP they are not the same as Australian cattle dog. Different breed altogther.