Australian Shepherd
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Good with other dogs
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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
Black Tri Male Australian Shepherd
$600

Our dogs are part of our family and our two kids love playing with him. He is on a de-worming program, has had vaccinations , and health Guaranteed. We are a small breeder out of...
Red Tri Color male
$600

Our dogs are part of our family and our two kids love playing with him. He is on a de-worming program, has had vaccinations , and health Guaranteed. We are a small breeder out of...
Red Tri Color male
$600

Our dogs are part of our family and our two kids love playing with him. He is on a de-worming program, has had vaccinations , and health Guaranteed. We are a small breeder out of...
Red Tri Color male
$600

Our dogs are part of our family and our two kids love playing with him. He is on a de-worming program, has had vaccinations , and health Guaranteed. We are a small breeder out of...
Leio
$1,200
AVAILABLE!!! (SD/ESA PROSPECT) Photos updated 6/03!!!! "Leio" HEY YOU! How did this boy slips through the cracks! This was a hot a litter! They...
Alizo
$500
AVAILABLE!! "Alizo" I feel like a broken record tonight posting all our overlooked black tri males! HERE'S ANOTHER ONE! These boys are so, so...
Sahil
$500
AVAILABLE!! **ESA prospect- in the right hands!** "Sahil" black tri male, one marbled, one brown eye, from our Reiny/Cash litter. Ok, this dog has the COOLEST...
Rafael
$1,000
AVAILABLE!!! *ESA/SD/SHOW/BREED PROSPECT* Photos updated 6/03!!!! (PS... I am still just as high on this dog as I as when I posted him the last time!...
Elodie
$1,200
AVAILABLE!! **SD/ESA/THERAPY PROSPECT** "Elodie" blue merle male, from our Jetta/Baller litter. This boy... this boy. He...
Sloane
$900
AVAILABLE!!! "Sloane" I knew it! I knew when this pup would be overlooked because of how much white he has on his face. He is discounted and...
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Leroy - Australian Shepherd / German Shepherd Dog (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / German Shepherd Dog (short coat). Adoption Fee: 275. Leroy is a sweet little puppy. He loves to play and loves to cuddle. He is always by your...
PIE - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat).
Bluebell - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please check below to see what upcoming adoption events I will be attending or apply here...
Henry - Australian Shepherd / Hound (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Hound (short coat). Adoption Fee: $150. Henry is a young herding blend with good social skills. If you are interested in adopting this...
Patch - Australian Shepherd (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (short coat). Please contact Mark (msouthwickavenuebb) for more information about this pet. Hi, my name is Patch! I am about 3 years old....
Walker - Australian Shepherd / Terrier (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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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:...
Blue - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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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 Puppy - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). This handsome guy is about 8-9 weeks old. He is current on vaccinations and has been wormed. Contact us for an application. WE DO...
Australian Shepherd Puppy - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). This handsome little fellow is about 8-9 weeks old. He has gorgeous green eyes. He is current on vaccinations and has been wormed....
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