Confetti Australian Shepherd -- Miniature Schnauzer X Australian Shepherd

		Confetti Australian Shepherd
		He is not recognized by the F.C.I.


Origin			Germany <> U.S.A. -> U.S.A.
Translation			Francis Vandersteen
This breed is also known as			Confetti Schnauzer

A brief presentation of the Confetti Australian Shepherd

The Confetti Australian Shepherd is an interesting new breed. These dogs were created by crossing a Miniature Schnauzer and an Australian Shepherd, both of which are wonderful breeds in their own right. When mixed, they create an intelligent, social pet that can suit all owners and get on well with older children. They will grow to a medium size and are moderately easy to care for. These dogs don't drool or smell and should also be easy to train. This breed can adapt to cold or hot climates and should have space in a fenced yard to run around, as their activity levels are generally quite high.

History of the Confetti Australian Shepherd

In recent years, pedigree dogs have become increasingly popular, resulting in the creation of many unique hybrid breeds. The Confetti Australian Shepherd is one of these new breeds, and is a combination of a Miniature Schnauzer and an Australian Shepherd.

	A little of the Miniature Schnauzer
	The Miniature Schnauzer is a smaller version of the Standard Schnauzer, descended from the Affenpinscher and Poodle, as well as the possibility of Miniature Pinschers, Wire Fox Terriers and Zwergspitz. The breed wasn't fully recognized until the 1800s, but is thought to date back to around 1400, when it was depicted in paintings. The miniature version of these dogs was created thanks to Georg Rhiel and Heinrich Schott, who both adored the dog and decided to cross and breed together the smallest of the litter. The first of these dogs was introduced in 1899 and had been breeding in North America since 1924. It was in 1927 that the breed began to be separated into Miniature and Standard groups. They were mainly used as farm dogs and racoons.

	Standard of the Miniature Schnauzer
	A little of the Australian Shepherd
	Between Spain and France, in the Pyrenees, more precisely the Basque region, probably lies the origin of the Australian Shepherd Dog. The breed's name was chosen because they came from Australia and were often used by shepherds in the USA in the 1800s. It is thought that this breed is crossed with several types of Collies and were excellent shepherds moving large flocks of sheep between seasonal pastures. Containing flocks in small spaces, such as alleys and chutes, was their specialty.

	Standard of the Australian Shepherd

Appearance of the Confetti Australian Shepherd

The Confetti Australian Shepherd's physical appearance will be a combination of Australian Shepherd and Miniature Schnauzer characteristics. Therefore, to determine what your hybrid breed will look like, we need to consider the appearance of the parent breeds. The Australian Shepherd is a small, square-shaped dog. They have bushy eyebrows and beards, and deep-set eyes. Their small ears, which will be cropped or pricked, are set high and V-shaped. Their rectangular heads have small, blunt muzzles, and cropped tails are pricked and set high. Australian Shepherds are medium-sized, with a body that's not as big as the dog is long. They have hanging ears and ponytails, with deep chests. Their muzzles are tapered and will be similar in length to the head. Their eyes, which can be of different colors, are medium-sized and oval-shaped. Triangular ears are erect and set high.

Temperament of the Confetti Australian Shepherd

This breed is very alert and would do well as a watchdog. They are also highly intelligent and should be a pleasure to train. The Confetti Australian Shepherd is a social and loyal dog that will live well in a home with older children. They can sometimes be aggressive, so proper training and socialization are important for this breed. They respond best to kind but firm and consistent owners. Just as the parent Miniature Schnauzer breed can be mischievous and highly intelligent, your hybrid can be stubborn and independent, and sometimes training will be a little difficult. They can also get bored easily, so try to keep training sessions short and varied. They are very active and will enjoy exercising with their owners. This breed is suitable for anyone, even if they have no previous experience with dog ownership. This hybrid is an alert dog that can keep an eye on the house, and is better suited to homes with older children than to toddlers. The Australian Shepherd parent can have a variable personality. These dogs will be anywhere between friendly and outgoing, reserved and shy. They are always loyal and highly intelligent, and love spending time with active families. They are easy to train, as they love to please their owners.

Needs and activities of the Confetti Australian Shepherd

Like its parents, this breed is very active. Miniature Schnauzers love activities like Terrier shows. They're also good at agility, just like Australian Shepherds. Australians can become destructive or develop separation anxiety if left alone with too much energy, so it's important to give them the exercise they need. The Confetti Australian Shepherd will probably need around 30 to 80 minutes of exercise a day.

Maintenance of the Confetti Australian Shepherd

Dwarf Schnauzers will need to be well groomed every five to eight weeks to keep their coats in tip-top condition. This can be a difficult process, which is why most owners choose to enlist the help of a professional. On top of this, these dogs, which don't shed but will need their fur brushed, need to be brushed two or three times a week, and extra care needs to be given to the beard, such as washing it after eating. Australian Shepherds, which shed all year round, should be brushed weekly, or more often during peak shedding seasons. Your hybrid's grooming needs will be determined by the dominant parent. The Confetti Australian Shepherd won't need regular baths, only if they're dirty or smelly. All dogs should have their teeth brushed every day, or at least two or three times a week. Clean your dog's ears weekly to prevent infection, and trim nails as needed. This may be once or twice a month, but can vary if your dog is active and wears nails naturally.

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Confetti Australian Shepherd -- Miniature Schnauzer X Australian Shepherd