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| Overview: | The Australian Shepherd is intelligent and very loyal to his owner. He's a working dog, though, so he does best when his owner gives him a job to do ' such as herding livestock. |
| Breed Group: | Herding |
| Weight (lbs): | male: 50-65, female: 40-55 |
| Height (in): | male:20-23, female:18-21 |
| Colors: | Blue merle, black, red merle, or red - all with or without white markings and/or tan points. |
| Coat: | Hair ranges from medium to long with a dense undercoat. |
| Character: | The Australian shepherd has a great deal of stamina and is loving, bold, alert, confident, independent, smart and responsive. Australian Shepherds are intelligent and eager to learn. They're loyal and bond very closely with the family. |
| Temperament: | This breed is generally good with children and other household pets. They can be shy around strangers, however.The Australian shepherd has a great deal of stamina and is loving, bold, alert, confident, independent, smart and responsive. |
| Care: | The Australian Shepherd requires very little grooming, although a good combing is called for during times of shedding. |
| Training: | This breed is quite intelligent, learning tasks very rapidly. Therefore, training is easy and quick. |
| Activity: | The Australian Shepherd needs to stay busy and needs a lot of exercise. He's especially suited for people who are into outdoor activities. If it doesn't get a chance to exercise and challenge its strongly developed mental and physical activities, it is apt to become frustrated and difficult to live with. |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Health Issue: | This breed has a gene for merle coloration that may also carry a blind or deaf factor. The major concerns are cataracts, collie eye anomaly, and many other minor problems. |
| Life Expectancy: | 12-15 |
Australian Shepherd Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
Australian Shepherd Puppy for Sale near BERESFORD, SD, USA. ADN-513038. Sweet Sweet Blk Tri Female Joy
Joy
Australian Shepherd
Sweet Sweet Blk Tri Female Joy
$850*
Beautiful Blk Tri Female Joy, she is truly a joy to be around. She is first to meet you and stays with you like a best friend. Her demeanor is so sweet and loving. She will warm...
Australian Shepherd Puppy for Sale near BERESFORD, SD, USA. ADN-513000. Very Smart Blk Tri Male Comet
Comet
Australian Shepherd
Very Smart Blk Tri Male Comet
$850*
For Sale: Classy Blk Tri Male Comet is ASCA Registered. Comet has lots of copper and a nice head and ear set, very attractive. He is very kind and loving. We are located in SE SD...
Australian Shepherd Puppy for Sale near BERESFORD, SD, USA. ADN-512975. Cute Cute Blue Merle Female Zoe with One Blue Eye
Lexi
Australian Shepherd
Cute Cute Blue Merle Female Zoe with One Blue Eye
$1,200*
This little angel is a blue Merle girl with pretty markings and one blue eye. She is a people lover and would be excellent with children with her calm demeanor. She is playful...
Australian Shepherd Puppy for Sale near BERESFORD, SD, USA. ADN-512957. Adorable Blk Tri Female Lexi
Lexi
Australian Shepherd
Adorable Blk Tri Female Lexi
$850*
Very Pretty Blk Tri Female Lexi. ASCA Registered and comes with a 3 Year Health Guarantee. Born 9/30/22. Champion Bloodlines This little girl is so smart with a calm demeanor. ...
Australian Shepherd Puppy for Sale near MILTON, WI, USA. ADN-512262. Gladys
Gladys
Australian Shepherd
Gladys
$950
Beautiful red bi girl with 2 ice blue eyes. Divorce forces moving and downsizing. Gladys loves people. She has great recall. She has been raised with our 3 small kids. She is up...
Australian Shepherd Puppy for Sale near LODA, IL, USA. ADN-512151. Ali AKC Black Tri Male
Ali
Australian Shepherd
Ali AKC Black Tri Male
$1,200
Ali is a handsome black Tri Male that marked like one of a kind. He is nick names for his four mitts on his paws and tons of copper on face. He is a precious little guy that...
Australian Shepherd Puppy for Sale near LODA, IL, USA. ADN-512150. Shepherd AKC Black Tri Male
Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Shepherd AKC Black Tri Male
$1,200
Shepherd is a striking Black Tri Male that marked perfect in his markings. He is full of color and tons of copper on her face. He is a precious little guy that loves to explore...
Australian Shepherd Puppy for Sale near LODA, IL, USA. ADN-512149. Gertie AKC Black Tri Female
Gertie
Australian Shepherd
Gertie AKC Black Tri Female
$1,200
Gertie is a pretty Black Tri Female. She is full of color and tons of copper on her face. She is a precious little thing that loves to explore and play with her brothers and...
Australian Shepherd Puppy for Sale near LODA, IL, USA. ADN-512147. Maggie AKC Red Tri Female
Maggie
Australian Shepherd
Maggie AKC Red Tri Female
$1,200
Maggie is a beautiful red Tri female with four white paws, a bold white chest and plenty of copper trim. She is a precious little lady that loves to explore and play with her...
Australian Shepherd Puppy for Sale near LODA, IL, USA. ADN-512146. Maggie AKC Red Tri Female
Maggie
Australian Shepherd
Maggie AKC Red Tri Female
$1,200
Maggie is a beautiful red Tri female with four white paws, a bold white chest and plenty of copper trim. She is a precious little lady that loves to explore and play with her...
Australian Shepherd Dogs for adoptionSee all dogs for adoption
Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption near San Diego, CA, USA. ADN-1033557. Jimmy - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
Jimmy
Australian Shepherd
Jimmy - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Forever Home Wanted: Meet Jimmy!! Jimmy is a 5 months old Aussie Shepherd mix who loves everyone he meets, dogs, people and even kids too! We...
Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption near Calverton, NY, USA. ADN-1046922. Auggie - Australian Shepherd / Akita Dog For Adoption
Auggie
Australian Shepherd
Auggie - Australian Shepherd / Akita Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Akita. Auggie is a shepherd mix rescued from a shelter in TX. We don't know much about his history unfortunatly but we hope to help him find a...
Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption near Columbus, IN, USA. ADN-1030720. Blue - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Blue
Australian Shepherd
Blue - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Adoption Fee: $250. Online Adoption Application › Blue is adjusting nicely in his foster home, but he is more timid...
Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption near Potomac, MD, USA. ADN-1045306. Karen - Australian Shepherd / Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie Dog For Adoption
Karen
Australian Shepherd
Karen - Australian Shepherd / Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie. Karen is a gorgeous Pomeranian pup who is more than ready for her forever home! She is about 13 weeks old and weighs...
Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption near Waldorf, MD, USA. ADN-1046009. DC - Australian Shepherd / Catahoula Leopard Dog Dog For Adoption
DC
Australian Shepherd
DC - Australian Shepherd / Catahoula Leopard Dog Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Catahoula Leopard Dog.
Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption near Palmer, AK, USA. ADN-1046650. MITCHELL - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
MITCHELL
Australian Shepherd
MITCHELL - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). The following information has been provided by Mitchell's precious owner. Please call for more information or to schedule an...
Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption near Baytown, TX, USA. ADN-1046513. PIE - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
PIE
Australian Shepherd
PIE - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat).
Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption near Riverside, CA, USA. ADN-1046407. Dog - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Dog
Australian Shepherd
Dog - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat).
Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption near Waco, TX, USA. ADN-1041222. Walker - Australian Shepherd / Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Walker
Australian Shepherd
Walker - Australian Shepherd / Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Terrier (medium coat). Could this be your new best friend? Approx. Weight:25 lbs Estimated DOB:2/9/2021 Arrival Date: Adoption Fee:...
Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption near Scottsboro, AL, USA. ADN-1024246. Tiki - Australian Shepherd / Husky (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Tiki
Australian Shepherd
Tiki - Australian Shepherd / Husky (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Husky (medium coat). Tiki is a 2 yr old Husky spayed vaccinated she is housetrained crate trained leash trained rides great in the car she...
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