Auggie Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jul 13, 2019, Modified : Jan 24, 2020 Zina

Auggie temperament, personality and behavior

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States United Kingdom
Nicknames and Other Names	Aussie-Corgi, Augie
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbreed
Group	Herding Dogs, Hybrid Dogs
Bred For	Companion Dog
Size	Medum-Sized
Recognized By	Unknown
Life Span	12-15 Years
Ideal Weight	20-30 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	10-13 Inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Dense, Medium length
Common Colors	Bi-color, Black and Brown, Merle and Brindle, White and Brown, Black and White
Markings	Black Markings
Availability	Moderately Available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	Australian Shepherd Pembroke Welsh Corgi

The Auggie is a hybrid that is developed by crossing Australian Shepherd and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. It is a medium-sized dog that is also known as Aussie-Corgi, Augie.

They are adaptable and suits for an apartment life too with proper care and love. They also do well in a house with a yard as they can roam and play freely.

The combination of these two breeds can result in a different appearance of the Auggie. It has a compact body with a leg little longer than the Corgie. The head is broad and rounded with eyes that are can be almond-shaped like Australian Shepherd or round like Corgi.

Temperament, Behavior, Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Auggie is active, hardworking, and sometimes stubborn. As both of its parent breeds has the history of working dog, Auggie also inherits that from its parents. It is an active dog that should be involved in activities like walking, playing.

Auggie playing with its toy.

Behavior: Auggie gets the herding instinct from both of its parents, so sometimes it tends to herd small pets in the house. So proper training is necessary and always keep them on a leash while taking out from home.

Personality: The personality of the Auggie is friendly, independent, and alert. They are good with people and are not likely to get aggressive so easily. They are friendly and welcoming of visitors to the house but if they find something wrong, they will bark to warn their owner.

Auggie has a mind of their own, so proper training is necessary and they should see you as their leader.

Is Auggie Child-Friendly?

Auggie does well with gentle nature kids and is playful, loving towards them. They do not tolerate harsh behavior so always teach your kids to behave around dogs and be gentle and loving with them.

Always supervise them while they are together so no accident happens from either of the party.

Auggie and baby playing.
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Trainability

With the right owner, training Auggie is not a tough task to do. They are independent and can be stubborn sometimes but with a right and patient leadership, they can be trained without any difficulties.

Provide them with positive methods of training by rewarding them with their favorite treats and also with vocal praises. This will motivate them to learn new instruction and commands.

Facts

Auggie is developed in the United States and in the United Kingdom.
It is not purebred so it has not been recognized by any major Kennel Club including the AKC.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Hip Dysplasia, Glaucoma, Patellar Luxation, Eye Luxation, Hypothyroidism
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Canine Distemper, Kennel Cough, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Leptospirosis
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Average Grooming
Weight Gain Potential	Moderate
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 22% Fat: 5% Glucosamine Probiotics Antioxidants Fish Oil

Auggie can inherit some of the hereditary health problems from its parent breeds.

Hip Dysplasia: It is mostly genetic that is caused due to underdeveloped or dislocation of the hip joints. If it gets worse with time, it can be very painful causing your dog difficult to move from one place to another. So before buying a puppy, always check their parent’s health problems.
Patellar Luxation: The dislocation of the kneecap in your dog is called patellar luxation. It makes walking difficult due to the pain. Visit a vet for proper treatment before it gets worse.