POV: your Aussie isn't merle

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The video taps into a common point of contention among dog owners: breed identification. By presenting a relatable scenario and engaging with viewer comments, the creator fosters a sense of community and encourages interaction, leading to higher engagement.

Summary

The creator discusses with viewers whether their dog is an Australian Shepherd, as some commenters believe it is not. The creator explains that the dog comes from a breeder with Australian Shepherd parents and grandparents, but acknowledges the dog is not merle and doesn't have the typical Collie or Bernese Mountain Dog features.

Structure

1Initial compliment and question about breed
2Creator states dog is Australian Shepherd
3Viewer questions if dog is Aussie
4Creator explains dog's lineage
5Viewer suggests other breeds
6Creator asks for specific reasons

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POV: your Aussie isn't merle

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The amount of people that think he’s not an Aussie is wild #australianshepherd #aussiesdoingthings #aussie #herdingbreed #dogbreeds

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Transcript

Oh my gosh, your puppy is so stinking cute. He reminds me of my dog. What breed is he? Oh, thank you so much. Yeah, he's literally the best. Um, he's an Australian Shepherd. No, he's not. He is not an Aussie. 100%. I don't see it. He doesn't look anything like an Aussie. Um, maybe a Bernie's Mountain dog or maybe a Collie? Did you get him from a rehoming situation? Nope. I got him from an ethical breeder and both his parents are Aussies and his grandparents. Yeah, I can see the pedigree with all the dogs in it because he came from an ethical breeder. Definitely not an Australian Shepherd. Maybe a Collie? Or a Shelty? Have you thought about that? Are you gonna get him DNA tested? Nope. No plans on DNA testing him. I'd love to know why you think he's not an Aussie. Is there something specific you're seeing that we're not? I just know I've been around other breeds. Is it because he's not merle? That too. Yeah, he's not merle so obviously. And what else is it? Does he have an elongated face and body like a Collie? Does he have the size of a Bernie's Mountain dog? No. I'd get many Americans, maybe. But that's about it. What about like a Border Collie? Do you think he could be a Border Collie? I think he's an Australian Shepherd. You're not selling me on it. I'm not convinced. What about like a Border Collie? Do you think he could be a Border Collie? I think he's an Australian Shepherd.