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Ausky Information & Dog Breed Facts

Collection of all the general dog breed info about Ausky so you can get to know the breed more.

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Breed Classification
What type of dog breed is an Ausky? Learn about its genetic classification and breeding category.
Cross Breed Australian Cattle Dog and Siberian Husky mix

Ausky Size and Weight

Size Classification
What size category is an Ausky? Learn how big the Ausky breed typically grows.
Medium
Weight Statistics
How much does an Ausky weigh? Discover typical weight ranges for adult males and females of the Ausky breed.
Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Average Weight
What is the average weight of an Ausky?
Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height
How tall is the Ausky? Ausky height:
Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
Average Height
What is the average height of an Ausky?
Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

Ausky Price and Availability

Price Range
How much does an Ausky puppy cost? Find current market prices and factors affecting Ausky costs.
$500-$700
If you choose to purchase the Ausky, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Ausky for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Ausky gets to a happy place.
Availability
How easy is it to get a Ausky? How many Ausky are there in the world?
Very frequent: The Ausky is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

Inbreeding is common because of its popularity. A new study suggests that inbreeding contributes to the incidence of disease and health problems.

So be careful, buy from a trustworthy place or kennel and seek the help of an experienced person, a professional, to make the right decision.

Ausky Trainability and Intelligence

Intelligence Rating
How intelligent is an Ausky? Discover the Ausky's intelligence ranking and learning capabilities.
Smart: The Ausky dogs have great intelligence. They understand and memorize new commands in 15-25 repetitions.

The Ausky is among the smartest dogs in the intelligence ranking.

Training Difficulty
How easy is it to train an Ausky? Learn about the Ausky's trainability and response to training methods.
Ausky dogs are quite easy to train. Sometimes they can be challenging, but if you're consistent in teaching new commands they will obey for sure.
Watchdog Rating
How good is an Ausky as a watchdog? Learn about the Ausky's alertness and guarding instincts.
Ausky dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, they will alert you, but observation isn't considered their main job.
Territorial Protection
Is an Ausky protective of its territory? Learn about the Ausky's guarding instincts and behavior.
Ausky dogs are average defenders. Some dogs are very protective of their territory, while others easily let a stranger to trespass. This breed is not sure to defend its territory in every situation.

Ausky Personality and Temperament

Personality Traits
What personality does an Ausky have? Learn about characteristic Ausky temperament and behavior traits.
EnergeticProtectiveAlertIntelligentFriendlyOutgoingResponsiveLoyalGentleAggressive
Sensitivity Level
How sensitive are they? Ausky sensitivity:
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. Soft punishment affects them emotionally. Ausky dogs don't tolerate irregular daily routines, noisy households, and frequent guest visits really well.

They are receptive to their owner's emotions and make wonderful family companions.

Affection Level
How affectionate are they? Is an Ausky a good family dog?
Average to High: Ausky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. They like being involved in the family's life. This breed isn't considered an aloof dog.
Social Needs
How much social interaction does the Ausky need? Ausky social needs:
Ausky dogs need for social interaction is average. This breed likes being around people or other animals, but they don't mind being left alone for a few hours either.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
How likely is the Ausky to run away? Does this breed explore or wander a lot? Does Ausky roam?
Ausky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. Safer to walk them on a leash unless you teach them how to get back to you on command. This breed is also able to cause damage to your fence.
Prey Drive
Do this canine have a strong prey drive? Does Ausky have high prey drive?
Ausky dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. Cats or any other small animals might be in danger. It's a natural instinct, doesn't necessarily mean that Ausky dogs are aggressive. Better to keep this breed on a leash.

Ausky Activity and Playfulness

Barking Frequency
Does an Ausky bark a lot? Learn about typical Ausky vocalization patterns and triggers.
Average: The Ausky barks occasionally. They can change their barks depending on their emotional level and what they're trying to say. Different barks could mean the same and the same barks could have different meanings.

Top reasons for barking: protection, alarm, fear, boredom, attention-seeking, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking.

Playful Nature
How playful is an Ausky? Understand the typical play drive and energy level of the Ausky breed.
The Ausky is a highly playful breed. Excited barking and sometimes nipping will alert you to play.
Apartment Adaptability
Can an Ausky live in an apartment? Learn about the Ausky's suitability for apartment living.
It is not recommended to keep the Ausky breed in the home. It does best in the garden, but if you do want to keep it indoors, it should be exercised thoroughly with long daily walks, so you can keep the Ausky indoors by introducing daily routines.

Ausky Adaptability and Independence

Lifestyle Adaptability
How adaptable is an Ausky to lifestyle changes? Learn about the Ausky's flexibility to new situations.
Ausky dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. They don't mind moving from one place to another with their owner.
Alone Time Tolerance
Can an Ausky be left alone? Learn about the Ausky's tolerance to solitude.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. With proper socialization and quality time with the dog can solve this problem.

Ausky Bite Characteristics

Bite Risk Assessment
What is an Ausky biting potential? Learn about the Ausky's bite risk factors.

Low 🔽

The Ausky has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)
Mouthing Tendency
Is an Ausky mouthy? Learn about the Ausky's tendency to use mouth during play.
Ausky dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Ausky dogs need to be taught a good attitude. We have compiled a list of Mouthy Dog Breeds.
Bite Strength Rating
How strong is an Ausky bite? Learn about the Ausky's bite force measured in PSI.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Ausky bite force: Ordinary. Bite force Ausky measurements typically fall within the range of 200 to 400 PSI. The bite force of an Ausky is considered ordinary when compared to other dog breeds, but it is still quite powerful. This Ausky bite force PSI can cause bite wounds. Ausky bite PSI is not something that should be feared if the dog is well-trained and managed. To avoid any issues, it's essential to learn how to train an Ausky puppy not to bite from an early age.

The Ausky, and many others, have a fearsome presence because they have significant jaw strength, so it is important not to anger the dog and have it around strangers until it is fully trained.

However, they are usually quite calm and good companions, they work well in families and are easy to care for.

In conclusion, while the Ausky bite force is certainly an interesting aspect of the breed, it is important not to let it overshadow the many other reasons why these dogs are so loved and respected. With proper training and socialization, an Ausky can be a loyal and protective companion for your family.

Ausky Health and Lifespan

Average Lifespan
How long does an Ausky live? Learn about the typical lifespan of the Ausky breed.
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Ausky: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
How well does an Ausky handle different weather? Learn about the Ausky's climate adaptability.
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Ausky can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Health Concerns
What health issues are common in an Ausky? Discover typical conditions affecting the Ausky breed.
The Ausky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
How often does an Ausky need vet visits? Learn about the Ausky's veterinary care requirements.
Average
The Ausky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian.
Health Problems
What genetic/health problems does the Ausky breed have? What are the health issues and concerns of the Ausky breed? Most common health risks of Ausky:
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)DeafnessCorneal Dystrophy

Ausky Energy and Activity

Energy Rating
How energetic is an Ausky? Understand daily activity needs of the Ausky breed.
Ausky dogs are high-energy dogs. An active lifestyle makes them happy.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
How much exercise does an Ausky need? How much exercise do Ausky dogs require per day?

Do Ausky dogs need a lot of exercises?

Ausky dogs need a lot of exercises. Long walks should be on a daily schedule. If you live an active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Sleeping Need
How much sleep does the Ausky breed need?
Ausky dogs don't need too much sleep. They are energetic and desire to live active life. If you think naps are overrated, this breed can be the best choice for you.

Ausky Diet and Weight Management

Obesity Tendency
Is an Ausky prone to weight gain? Learn about the Ausky's obesity risks.
Average: The Ausky has an average risk for obesity. Daily walks should be on schedule. To make your dog happy and fit, feed him with quality dry dog food and live an active life together. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding.

If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Ausky weight regularly.

Food Consumption
How much food does an Ausky need daily? Learn about the Ausky's feeding requirements.
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Ausky Allergies and Grooming

Allergy Friendliness
Is an Ausky hypoallergenic? Learn about the Ausky's suitability for allergy sufferers.
No
Ausky dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair.
Coat Colors
What colors does an Ausky come in? Discover all possible Ausky color variations.
BlackGray Red Blue White SableSpeckledMottledAgouti
Grooming Requirements
How much grooming does an Ausky need? Learn about Ausky coat maintenance requirements.
Easy to groom: The Ausky doesn't require a lot of grooming. Seasonal flea treatment is needed, but cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer isn't necessary.

Ears and eyes should be cleaned regularly to avoid infections. Ausky is a good choice if you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of a high-maintenance dog.

Recommended for beginners.
Drooling Tendency
Does an Ausky drool a lot? Learn about the Ausky's drooling habits.
The Ausky is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. If you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, the Ausky could be a good choice for you. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem. Certain dog breeds drool less than others, just like the Ausky.

If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible.

Stinkiness Rating
Does an Ausky smell bad? Learn about the Ausky's natural odor levels.

Medium

The Ausky has an average chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks.
Coat Characteristics
What type of coat does an Ausky have? Learn about the Ausky's fur characteristics.
FluffyDense
Bathing Needs
How often does an Ausky need baths? Learn about the Ausky's bathing requirements.
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. According to a study, 56% of pet parents don’t bathe their dogs as frequently as they should, and 60% use the sniff test when deciding when it’s bath time.

Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. It’s also a good time to look for unusual scratches, bumps, fleas, and other irregularities. When their hair is wet and flat against their body, these details are more visible.

Shedding Level
How much do Ausky dogs shed? How to control, reduce and prevent the shedding of the Ausky? Do Ausky dogs shed a lot?
Ausky dogs shed above average. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. The amount and frequency of hair loss mostly depend on their health status and breed type. If you don't like vacuum cleaning, you might have to reconsider your choice of having a puppy from the Ausky breed.

Ausky Good With

Child Compatibility
Is an Ausky good with children? Learn about the Ausky's behavior around kids of different ages.
Ausky dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. This breed enjoys being surrounded by children.
Pet Compatibility
How well does an Ausky get along with other pets? Discover the Ausky's compatibility with other animals.
Ausky dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Are they aggressive or friendly towards/with strangers? Ausky temperament with other people:
Ausky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
How well do Ausky dogs get along with cats? Are they good with kittens? What is this fido's temperament with cats? Can they be good with cats? Can the Ausky breed live with a cat?
Ausky dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Is Ausky good with other dogs? Are they dog-friendly dogs? How well do Ausky dogs get along with other dogs?
Ausky dogs are dog-friendly dogs. If you want more dogs in your family or you'd like to join dog meetups, the Ausky can be a great choice.
Good For First Time Owners
Is Ausky breed good for first-time owners? Do they make a good dog for novice owners? Is Ausky breed suitable for first-time owners?
Yes
Ausky dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Are Ausky dogs good office canines? Do Ausky dogs make good office-friendly pets? Can they be office dogs?
No
Ausky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Are they senior citizens friendly dogs? How well do Ausky dogs get along with the elderly people? What is the Ausky temperament with senior people? Are Ausky dogs good for elderly owners?
Auskys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Ausky As a Working Dog

Service Dog Capability
Can an Ausky be a service dog? Learn about the Ausky's service work potential.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Ausky is not the best breed for service purposes.

Therapy Work Suitability
Is an Ausky good as a therapy dog? Learn about the Ausky's therapy work aptitude.

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.

Ausky is not the best breed for therapeutic purposes.

Scent Detection Ability
Is an Ausky good at detection work? Learn about the Ausky's scenting abilities.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Ausky is not the best breed for detection purposes.

Search & Rescue Potential
Can an Ausky do search and rescue? Learn about the Ausky's SAR capabilities.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people.

The Ausky is not the best breed for SAR purposes.

Maritime Work Ability
Is an Ausky good on boats? Learn about the Ausky's maritime capabilities.

Not really

Ausky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats.

Draft Work Capability
Can an Ausky pull carts? Learn about the Ausky's drafting abilities.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.

Ausky is not the best breed for drafting purposes.

Military Service Background
Was an Ausky used in military service? Learn about the Ausky's military history.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Ausky Reproducibility

Puppy Litter Size
How many puppies does an Ausky usually have? Learn about typical litter sizes.
4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
How long is an Ausky pregnant? Learn about the Ausky's gestation period.

60-64 days

Reproductive cycle of the female Ausky: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.

During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge.

The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days.

The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color.

The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating.

The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months.

Breeding Frequency
How often can an Ausky have puppies? Learn about safe breeding intervals.

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year.

Ausky Recognition

AKC Classification
What AKC group is an Ausky in? Learn about the Ausky's AKC classification.
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
What FCI group is an Ausky in? Learn about the Ausky's international classification.
Not recognized by FCI.

Ausky Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Intelligence Rating: Smart: The Ausky dogs have great intelligence.
  • Grooming Requirements: Easy to groom: The Ausky doesn't require a lot of grooming.
  • Drooling Tendency: The Ausky is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
  • Lifestyle Adaptability: Ausky dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
  • Child Compatibility: Ausky dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
  • Dog Friendly: Ausky dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
  • Senior Citizens Friendly: Auskys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
  • Good For First Time Owners: Ausky dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Cons
  • Allergy Friendliness: Ausky dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions.
  • Apartment Adaptability: It is not recommended to keep the Ausky breed in the home.
  • Shedding Level: Ausky dogs shed above average.
  • Mouthing Tendency: Ausky dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
  • Impulse to Wander or Roam: Ausky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
  • Cat Friendly: Ausky dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
  • Office Friendly: Ausky is not the best dog breed for office environment.

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