The Australian Shepherd dog breed was created in America, not Australia, in the late 1800's- with a debatable heritage. Two opinions exist: a descendent from the dog breed in the Basque region of Spain, or a descendent from dog breeds in Australia. It was a popular herding dog with the Basque settlers in Australia. With the growing popularity of Australian wool in the U.S. the sheep along with the herders and their dogs were imported to America.The Australian Shepherd dog breed has a high energy level with predictable behavior. They can be trained in obedience, tracking and scent work, protection, search and rescue, and Frisbee. The Australian Shepard dog breed has an outgoing yet relaxed personality. They are good with children while possessing an excellent ability to solve problems, as well as to learn and obey commands. The Australian Shepherd dog breed have a coat of moderate length and harshness-dense to wavy; that is blue merle, red merle, or black /red with tan and white. The Australian Shepard dog breed

weight:35-70 pounds 

height:18-23 inches.