Australian Shepherd
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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Playful
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Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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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 |
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Australian Shepherd
$2,000
Loyal and intelligent are notable traits of the Australian Shepherd! This sweet puppy comes with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, will be vet checked and up to date on dewormer...
Australian Shepherd
$2,000
Loyal and intelligent are notable traits of the Australian Shepherd! This sweet puppy comes with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, will be vet checked and up to date on dewormer...
Australian Shepherd
$2,000
Loyal and intelligent are notable traits of the Australian Shepherd! This sweet puppy comes with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, will be vet checked and up to date on dewormer...
Australian Shepherd
$2,000
Loyal and intelligent are notable traits of the Australian Shepherd! This sweet puppy comes with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, will be vet checked and up to date on dewormer...
Australian Shepherd
$2,000

Loyal and intelligent are notable traits of the Australian Shepherd! This sweet puppy comes with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, will be vet checked and up to date on dewormer...
Australian Shepherd
$2,000
Loyal and intelligent are notable traits of the Australian Shepherd! This sweet puppy comes with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, will be vet checked and up to date on dewormer...
Australian Shepherd
$2,000

Loyal and intelligent are notable traits of the Australian Shepherd! This sweet puppy comes with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, will be vet checked and up to date on dewormer...
Australian Shepherd
$2,000
Loyal and intelligent are notable traits of the Australian Shepherd! This sweet puppy comes with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, will be vet checked and up to date on dewormer...
Australian Shepherd
$2,000
Loyal and intelligent are notable traits of the Australian Shepherd! This sweet puppy comes with a 1 year genetic health guarantee, will be vet checked and up to date on dewormer...
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Australian Shepherd to Adopt in Overland Park KS
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Looking for a purebred Red Merle Australian Shepherd dog for adoption in Kansas? Meet Apollo, a smart, healthy and amazing Aussie looking for a very loving home in or near...
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Labrador Retriever. Visit any of our Petco and PetSmart adoption centers this weekend or better yet - apply now at .furkids Dog...
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Ella is a beautiful Australian shepherd. She's 3 years old and 65 lbs. Ella has microphthalmia. Caused by bad breeding for coat color. Is...
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Toby - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). Toby is a sweet and playful Australian shepherd saved from a kill shelter. He loves playing with other dogs. Toby needs an owner...
Echo - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). To be considered for adopting a dog from Canine Lifeline, you must have an approved application must be on file. Please visit...
DUNDEE - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. If interested in adopting this animal, please go to .gardonline and fill out an adoption application.
ZOE - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 550. ZOE was saved from a high kill shelter in Texas where dogs can often have only 3 days to be saved. ZOE is...
Payson - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Pet Allies in Show Low AZ Payson - 10 month old tan/white tick patterned male Australian Shepherd mix. ***** Pet Allies offers behavior...
Cody - Australian Shepherd / Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Shepherd. **BONDED TO AND MUST BE ADOPTED WITH SISCO** We will only be able to consider applications to adopt Cody and Sisco together. Cody and...
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