Working type/Show type

[lute]

Working type Aussie-
http://aussieinfo.org/images/fred_withhair.jpg

Show type Aussie-
http://users.tpg.com.au/rozate/images/dogs/HatCreeksHitchnARideToOz.jpg

[Suki Wingy]

Looks- Show
Temerament- a mix between the two since I am not in a position to own a real working dog right now.

[Jessika]

I prefer conformation looks but to be honest, I love them all.

My two now are from stock dogs, and you can definitely tell with Charlie.

Idk, I love them all the same. :)

[Karen]

No preference, as long as it is a good, healthy dog! I have never seen why they decide to separate standards for show and working dogs - ridiculous to me.

[Freedom]

No preference, as long as it is a good, healthy dog! I have never seen why they decide to separate standards for show and working dogs - ridiculous to me.

Same here. I love them all!

[Jessika]

No preference, as long as it is a good, healthy dog! I have never seen why they decide to separate standards for show and working dogs - ridiculous to me.
Technically there isn't a standard for "stock" dogs. The only "standards" are for "looks" for the show ring haha but an Aussie is an Aussie is an Aussie on paper :)

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Working, by far. I'm not a fan of how stocky/square built the show Aussies are. They're pretty, but I like the lighter coat and lighter/leaner build of working type Aussies.

[IRescue452]

Both have their merits. I like the square build of the show aussie, but I love the ears up and the longer face of some working types. The show face starts to get a little too squished.

[cali]

I prefere working type in all breeds.

[Taz_Zoee]

Which type of Aussie do I prefer?

MINE! :D
I guess she is along the show lines. The breeder said she wanted to show her but the marking's on her ears were a flaw. :rolleyes: WHAT EVER!! I'm glad for that because now she is my little girl. :) And I wouldn't care which type she is anyway.

[Casper]

Oh, I honestly am unable to say I like one more than the other. I have sat here for nearly five minutes comparing the two, and they both have plenty of pros. I do not necessarily see either as having flaws.
Then again, I do not give the slightest care to how a dog looks. They all have beauty.

I conclude that... it is a tie. :)

[Danegirl2208]

Working, by far. I'm not a fan of how stocky/square built the show Aussies are. They're pretty, but I like the lighter coat and lighter/leaner build of working type Aussies.

same here.

definatly working. Show aussies are nice to look at..BUT, looks shouldn't be a top priority in a working breed. Form should always follow function, so I have to choose working.

[binka_nugget]

I have to admit that I really like the way show Aussies look. I love, love, love their gait. However, I prefer working type over show type for all breeds.

[cloverfdx]

Working lines in all breeds for me ;). I would rather a dog that could work, over one that looks 'pretty' and cant.

[Shelteez2]

I would rather have a pretty dog that can work too. Breeds start getting into trouble when you start making a seperation between form and function. Just MHO. :o

[Jessika]

After some thinking, I guess, taking all things into consideration....

I really only like the conformation coat! That's all I really like about 'em, are their gorgeous coats! Maybe the shorter muzzle, too, but that's just being picky.

Unfortunately neither of mine have the beautiful coats the merles are supposed to be known for, but I still love them more than words, no matter WHAT they look like!

[Spiritwind]

I would rather have a pretty dog that can work too. Breeds start getting into trouble when you start making a seperation between form and function. Just MHO. :o

I totally agree with Shelteez! I'd rather have a pretty dog that can work and do the job it was originally bred to do...