WhoWho developed the Australian Shepherd?
Developed by ranchers in the western United States.
WhatWhat defines the breed?
A brilliant, tireless herding dog with striking merle coats and blue eyes.
WhereWhere did it originate?
Developed in the American West despite the name.
WhenWhen did the breed begin?
Refined in the early-to-mid 1900s.
WhyWhy was the breed created?
Bred to herd livestock on ranches with intelligence and stamina.
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