The Australian Shepherd is not from Australia, in fact, the breed is thought to have come from the Pyrenees Mountains between Spain and France. This breed has had several names including Spanish Shepherd, Pastor Dog, Bob-Tail, Blue Heeler, New Mexican Shepherd and California Shepherd. Their coats can be black, blue merle, red merle, and red with or without white markings, with or without docked tails. As a member of the Herding Group, the AKC recognized the breed in 1991. They range in size from 18-23 inches at the withers and live for their work making them perfect for herding, farm dogs, agility, search and rescue, disaster dogs, guide, service and therapy dogs.The Dog Angel Ornament is one of our Tiny Ones breed specific, detailed, hand-painted, resin figurines with dainty hand-painted wings mounted on their back so the wings lay gently on either side of the figurine. Each one is sits on a 1 “” diameter gold toned disc and has a gold tone halo floating above their ears, plus there is a gold tone cord for hanging as a decoration. These are perfect if your pet is such an angel, or as a memorial for loved pets that have passed on. Individually blister packaged in our blister packs ready to give as a gift, or hang in your store.