Proudly Producing Some Of Canada's Top Australian Shepherds
ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
Temperament
Australian Shepherds are known as an eager to please, alert and loyal breed. They have strong guardian instincts and can be reserved with strangers. Early socialization is important with this breed.
Health
The aussie is a relatively healthy breed but breeders should test for hip and elbow dysplasia and perform yearly eye testing by a board certified ophthamologist. There is DNA testing for common issues in the breed as well.
Two common issues in the breed that cannot be tested for are epilepsy and certain forms of cancer.
Size
The Australian Shepherd is a medium sized dog. The preferred height, at the withers, for an adult male is 20 to 23 inches. The preferred height, at the withers, for a female is 18 to 21 inches. Size is never to be sacrificed for quality.
Trainability
Aussies are alert, highly intelligent and easy to train but they do need an experienced, dog savvy owner. They are masters of manipulation and will quickly take over a household if given the slightest opportunity.
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Why Choose Novacoast Australian Shepherds?
Breeder Of Top Quality Australian Shepherds
Canadian Hall Of Fame II Kennel
Proudly Producing Some Of Canada's Top Australian Shepherds
- Best In Show Winners
- Best In Specialty Show Winners
- High In Trial Winners
- Top Dogs In Canada in conformation, agility, rally and obedience for multiple years
Knowledgeable And Active In The Breed
Works Hard To Support And Protect The Breed
Proudly Supporting The National Breed Club And Active In All-Breed Clubs
- Former President Of The Canadian National Australian Association (4 years)
- President Of The South Shore Kennel Club
- Members Of The Canadian Kennel Club and The Australian Shepherd Club Of America
- Educated about the breed and about how to properly raise puppies.
- CKC conformation council rep & Junior Kennel council rep (2021-2023)
Lifetime Breeder Support
24/7 Support For Puppy Owners
Puppy Owners Become A Part Of The Novacoast Family
- Advice and Guidance Provided For Puppy Owners
- Private Facebook Group Only For Puppy Owners
- Training Advice
- Grooming Tutorials & Assistance
- Puppy Owners Login On Website Filled With Useful Information
Where Versatility meets Beauty & Grace...Aussies that can do it all
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Novacoast Australian Shepherds is an Australian Shepherd breeder located on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Focusing on producing healthy, top quality Australian Shepherds with excellent temperaments from health tested parents. Active members in good standing with the Canadian Kennel Club, Canadian National Australian Shepherd Association, Australian Shepherd Club Of American, Maritime Group 7 and the South Shore Kennel Club.