Size

Males stand between 51 and 58 cm (20.08 to 22.83 inches) tall.
Females measure between 46 and 53 cm (18.11 to 20.87 inches).

Weight

Males typically weigh between 25 and 34 kg (55.12 to 74.96 pounds).
Females usually range from 19 to 26 kg (41.89 to 57.32 pounds).

Color

This breed is recognized in 16 standard colors, with four particularly popular options:

• Black Tricolor (black coat with white and copper)
• Blue Merle Australian Shepherd (silver-spotted with white and copper)
• Red Tricolor (brown with white and copper)
• Red Merle Australian Shepherd (gold-spotted with white and copper)

The other recognized colors include:

• Bicolor – 4 solid coats without white
• Bicolor – 4 solid coats without copper
• Solid Black (non-faded) – 4 solid coats without white or copper

Coat

Its coat is smooth and highly weather-resistant. The fur is straight to wavy and of medium length. On the head, ears, front limbs, and beneath the hocks, the hair is short, with a few fringes visible behind the front limbs. A fringe and a ruff complete the look.

Morphology

Its tail is naturally short or docked at birth (some countries no longer allow tail docking). The head is well-proportioned to the rest of the body. The nose can be of various colors. Its eyes may be brown, blue, amber, or combinations or close variations of these colors.

According to FCI nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 1, section 1, and has the number #342.