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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 Puppies Red Merle
$500
8 weeks old on Tuesday NOVEMBER 12th. Ready for pick up NOW. Tails docked, up-to-date on shots, wormed, & vet well check. Both mom and dad are family pets and top ranch "hands"....
Toy Australian Puppies for Sale in Salem Indiana
$850
Litter of 5 Toy Australian Shepherd puppies. Blue Merle Male w/blue eyes, Red Merle Female w/blue eyes, Black Tri Male, Red Tri Male and Red Tri Female. Breeding rights are not...
The perfect Present
$250
Thanksgiving/ Christmas Puppies - Our family Pet had puppies! The perfect present for any family or individual..an Aussie puppy! This breed of dog is VERY smart and loyal and...
AKC Australian Shepherd
$750
3 Blue Merle Females; 1 Black Tri female; 3 Black Tri Males. UTD on vaccinations and de-worming. Very well socialized with people and animals.
Mini Aussie puppies
$850
Beautiful litter of Australian shepherd puppies available. They have had there tails docked and dew claws removed. Vet checked and utd of vaccinations. Well socialized around...
Todd
$900
Todd is a gorgeous red merle Australian Shepherd boy... just born, but still cute & snuggly. Todd will come up to date on age appropriate vaccinations and deworming. He has been...
Tommy
$700
Tommy is a beautiful black tri Australian Shepherd boy...he has nice markings, copper cheeks & a white blaze. Tommy will come up to date on age appropriate vaccinations and...
Australian Shepherd puppies
$600
4 Black Tri Australian Shepherd puppies looking for their forever homes. Of a litter of 11- 3 female & 1 male black tri are left. They have had tails docked, dew claws...
Standard Australian Shepherd Christmas puppies
$1,100
Beautiful litter of 9 family raised puppies. These puppies are utd, on shots and wormer. And will be ready to go to their new homes the week of Christmas. To reserve your puppy...
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ASDR Australian Shepherd
For Adoption
Annie is a 1 and 1/2 year old female tri Aussie. She has completed basic obedience and earned her AKC Star puppy. She would make an amazing agility prospect. I got her...
Somen D191449: PENDING ADOPTION - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 400. Name: Somen Age: 9 years Gender: Male Breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd Weight: 12 lbs Dog friendly:...
Chester - Australian Shepherd / Cattle Dog Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Cattle Dog. Chester is a 10 year old tricolor Australian shepherd/cattle dog mix. About 55 lbs. Friendly, gentle, and sweet boy who loves hugs...
Jax - 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.
Memphis - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 275.00. Some say Double Merles make the best dogs. Well we couldn’t agree more! Memphis is the essence...
Gibson - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
For Adoption
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please check below to see what upcoming adoption events I will be attending or apply here for a private...
MOLLY - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat).
Skye - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Welcome to Katie's Roadside Rescue! We are an animal rescue with the primary mission of saving dogs that have been dumped...
Storm - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please check below to see what upcoming adoption events I will be attending or apply here for a private...
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Member since: 08/08/2019
Raising Star Ranch is home to Mini and Toy size Australian Shepherds. We raise our Aussies to reflect the awesome beauty, intelligence and agility of the Australian Shepherd...
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Breeds: Australian Shepherd
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