HANDOUTS
The following handouts are designed to complement your ongoing education into the breed.
They are the sole property of and have been created by the author for your use
while attending "Australian Shepherd University."
Distribution, copy is not permitted without permission.
01
Breed Standard Comparison Table
Side-by-side comparison of the major world-wide breed standards.
02
Breed Development
A pictorial view of how the breed potentially developed, including breeds that likely contributed to our breed.
03
Historical Timeline
A quick glance visual look at the landmark events in the creation of the breed.
04
Breed Type Quiz
A quick look at why breed type is important.
05
Transition: From Breeder to Judge
This is an excerpt from the successful 2011 ASCA National Specialty Judge's Education program.
06
Breed Ring: Stacking the Australian Shepherd
A handout illustrating the best way to present your Aussie in the breed ring.
07
Breeding Healthier Dogs
An infographic designed for breeders to rethink our breeding processes.
08
Breed Proportions
There is a never-ending discussion on what "slightly longer than tall" means in our breed standards. Based on years of studies of canine anatomy and physiology and the specific movement and function of our breed, this handout visually gives you an appropriate range of proportions for our breed.
09
Breed Video Identification
In 1994 the first breed video was produced of the then newly inducted breed, the Australian Shepherd. Many of you have asked, “Who are these dogs?” We hope you enjoy looking at our past and the excellence demonstrated with these great dogs.