Aussiechon Breed Information

Grooming Requirements

Aussiechons are low shedding dogs. They are easy to maintain as they do not require an extensive brushing regime. One weekly brushing is all they need to ensure they have nice, shiny coats with no matting. An occasional bath once a month can also be done to ensure they have nice, clean skin with healthy coats. Trimming the nails, hair on the underside of the paws, and ears also needs to be done on a regular basis, preferably after every bath.

Adult Aussiechon dogs, as well as young puppies, are prone to dental problems and can benefit greatly from having their teeth brushed. Daily brushing with only dog-approved toothpaste can work wonders for them. It is very important to ensure all the products used during Aussiechon grooming are dog-specific and approved by the veterinarian.

Exercise Needs

Aussiechons are moderately active dogs. They love going for long walks, playing at dog parks, playing games with other dogs, and engaging in any fun activities they can do outdoors with their owners. They need to be taken for two or three walks per day to ensure they stay healthy and fit. Playing with them at home using interactive dog toys is another way to keep them physically and mentally stimulated. Since they are naturally agile dogs, they need mental stimulation through games such as puzzles and treat hunts to keep them mentally stimulated and prevent boredom.

Health

The health of the Aussiechon is excellent. Not only are the puppies of the Aussiechon unlikely to inherit any of the common health problems of the parent breed of the mother and the father, but they also get the hybrid vigor that is the result of crossing two purebred dogs. Some of the minor health problems of the Aussiechon include the same problems that are common in all dog breeds. These include problems with the joints, teeth, eyesight in old age, and dog allergies. It is always recommended that the owners of any dog get the dog insured and that the dog be checked by the veterinarian.

Lifespan

The lifespan of the Aussiechon is between 12 and 15 years. Some of the Aussiechons have been known to live longer than 15 years with the right care and attention. The parent breed of the mother of the Aussiechon puppy is known for being a long-living dog. The oldest Bichon Frise lived for 21 years. The oldest Miniature Australian Shepherd lived for 29 years and 5 months. This dog’s name was Bluey and it lived between the years 1910 and 1939.

Training

Aussiechon puppies are very intelligent dogs. Training them is an easy task because they are smart and eager learners. They are easy to housebreak and can learn tricks very well. They are also very eager to perform and impress. They will always be eager to learn a new trick or command that they can be praised for.

Aussiechons and Aussiechon puppies are fast-learning students in the areas of training in terms of socialization, leash training, and other more complex training in the areas of agility and obedience. They are friendly and easy-going dogs and are sociable but require training in the area of socialization so that they can grow up well-balanced and well-behaved among other people, especially strangers. They are provided with an agile mind and people-pleaser personality and can accomplish almost anything in the field of training. These cute puppies can be easily motivated with the use of rewards such as delicious treats and praises, and they are very fond of being rewarded with their favorite chew toys.

Separation anxiety is also a problem that may occur in some Aussiechon dogs when they are left home alone for a long period of time. Although they are independent dogs, they love being around their owners and therefore crave to be around them as much as they can. Leaving your Aussiechon puppies home alone for short periods of time when they are young will help make them more independent.