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Australian Shepherd
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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
$1,500
AKC Australian Shepherd est. 15-22" Fully health tested lines. Parents have had full genetic panels done thru Paw Print Genetics as well as fully x rayed and eyes checked....
Australian Shepherd
$2,000
AKC Australian Shepherd est. 15-22" Fully health tested lines. Parents have had full genetic panels done thru Paw Print Genetics as well as fully x rayed and eyes checked....
Australian Shepherd
$2,000
AKC Australian Shepherd est. 15-22" Fully health tested lines. Parents have had full genetic panels done thru Paw Print Genetics as well as fully x rayed and eyes checked....
Australin Shepherd Puppy
$1,000
Aussie Puppy has shots and dewormed vet checked ready for a good home Call Barbara at 231-821-2951 or call 231 821 2200
Australin Shepherd Puppy
$1,000
Aussie Puppy has shots and dewormed vet checked ready for a good home Call Barbara at 231-821-2951 or call 231 821 2200
Australin Shepherd Puppy
$1,000
Aussie Puppy has shots and dewormed vet checked ready for a good home Call Barbara at 231-821-2951 or call 231 821 2200
Australin Shepherd Puppy
$1,000
Aussie Puppy has shots and dewormed vet checked ready for a good home Call Barbara at 231-821-2951 or call 231 821 2200
Australin Shepherd Puppy
$1,000
Aussie Puppy has shots and dewormed vet checked ready for a good home Call Barbara at 231-821-2951 or call 231 821 2200
Australin Shepherd Puppy
$1,000
Aussie Puppy has shots and dewormed vet checked ready for a good home Call Barbara at 231-821-2951 or call 231 821 2200
Australin Shepherd Puppy
$1,000
Aussie Puppy has shots and dewormed vet checked ready for a good home Call Barbara at 231-821-2951 or call 231 821 2200
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Azi - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. This young puppers name is Azi and is about 8 months old. He is highly energetic and while not aggressive, he does tend to play rough. Azi is...
Circe - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Female DOB 1.20.20 This little cutie pie is a sweetheart. We think mom is an Australian Shepherd/Husky mix and we have no idea what dad could...
Athena - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Female DOB 1.20.20 Athena with her cute little stared forehead is as sweet as can be. We think mom is an Australian Shepherd/Husky mix and we...
Chloe - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Chloe is a beautiful 1-2 year old Australian Shepherd mix. She is calm and very well mannered in the house. She spends most of her day sitting...
DOTS - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat).
Paloma - BY APPOINTMENT - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Adoption Fee: $150.00. Paloma and Blanco were rescued from a neglect situation in a home that was being demolished. The onsite...
Panda & Dim Sum - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Panda & Dim Sum, 7 yrs., neutered, Aussies These two brothers are wonderful, pure bred Aussies. Seven years old. Their owner...
Domino - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. All SAAP animals are vet checked, UTD on vaccines, spayed/neutered, micro chipped, and given flea and heartworm preventative as age appropriate....
Squeaker - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Pet Allies in Show Low AZ Squeaker - 10 month old brown/black male Australian Shepherd mix. He is at a very good age to complete puppy to...
Floki - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Adoption Fee: $200.00. Apply to Adopt Me! We're searching for a very special adopter for Floki, our double merle toy...
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