*The Aussie’s head should be in proportion to the body, and the muzzle equal in length or slightly shorter than the back skull.

*The ears are triangular and of moderate size.

*The Aussie is well balanced, of medium size and is slightly longer than tall, Males reach 20 to 23 inches: females reach 18 to 21 inches at the withers.

*The Aussie’s color is blue merle, black, red merle, red, all with or without white marking and copper points.

*The tail is a natural bobtail or is docked.

*Blacks and blue merles have black pigmentation on the nose; red merles and reds have liver pigmentation. Merles can have pink spots of no more than 25 percent of the nose color.

*The eyes are almond shaped and are brown, blue, amber or any variation or combination thereof, including flecks or marbling.

*The working Aussie has a high drive and energy level, making it perfect for farm or ranch work.

*Aussie’s make excellent search & rescue dogs because of their drive to work.

*Aussie’s are loving, task oriented dogs that thrive in therapy work.

*The Aussie is a protective dog that will guard it’s owner and property if necessary.

*Mud and dirt easily brushes out of the Aussie’s coat.

*An Aussie is always ready to play a game of frisbee or go for a jog with you.

*The Aussie is an intelligent, high-energy dog.

*An Aussie can be wonderful with children when they both understand the rules.

*Owners unable to give their Aussie’s sufficient attention, will find them selves with bored, destructive pets.

*Aussie’s are intelligent dogs that learn tricks easily.