Working type/Show type

[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.

[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.

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...