Shalako Australian Shepherd Illustrated Breed Standard

Severe Faults Example

▪ Prick ears and hound type ears are severe faults.▪

SEVERE FAULTS:

Hound Ears: Pendulous ears that hang downward from their junction at the skull with little to no lift. Seen in breeds such as Setters and Retrievers, it is incorrect for the Australian Shepherd.
Hound ears hold in moisture and are prone to ear infections. They severely detract from the character and breed type of the Australian Shepherd.

Prick Ears: Stiff, upright ears offering no protection from debris and severely detracting from the Australian Shepherd Breed type.

Hound Ears	Prick Ear
Hound Ears	Prick Ears

General Appearance	Character	Head	Teeth	Eyes	Ears	Neck and Body
Forequarters	Hindquarters	Coat	Color	Gait	Size	Disqualifications/Faults

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Shalako Australian Shepherds

Breed Standard: Australian Shepherd Club of America