Australian Shepherd
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
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Good with children
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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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AKC and ASCA Standard Australian Shepherd puppies
Australian Shepherd
Male(s) and Female(s), 4 Weeks Old
USA UNIONVILLE, IA, USA
Date listed: 08/16/2025
Our beautiful all red litter of standard Australian Shepherds will be ready to go to their new homes on September 9th. They will go home up to date on age appropriate shots and...
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Australian Shepherd
Male(s) and Female(s), 6 Weeks Old
USA FORSYTH, GA, USA
Date listed: 08/15/2025
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Australian Shepherd
Male(s) and Female(s), 7 Weeks Old
USA MABEL, MN, USA
Date listed: 08/14/2025
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Australian Shepherd
Male, 16 Weeks Old
USA DELTA, PA, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
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

Australian Shepherd
Male, 16 Weeks Old
USA DELTA, PA, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
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

Australian Shepherd
Male, 16 Weeks Old
USA DELTA, PA, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
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
Australian Shepherd
Female, 16 Weeks Old
USA DELTA, PA, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
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
Male(s) and Female(s), 8 Weeks Old
USA CONWAY, AR, USA
Date listed: 08/12/2025
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Australian Shepherd
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA STUART, FL, USA
Date listed: 08/11/2025
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Australian Shepherd
Male, 13 Weeks Old
USA MABEL, MN, USA
Date listed: 08/11/2025
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Pepper Lynn - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption

Australian Shepherd
Female, Young
USA Bolivar, MO, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd. Hi, I'm Pepper! I'm a 10 month old Standard Aussie with a loving personality! I love just about everyone I meet, especially kiddos!...
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Australian Shepherd
Female, Adult
USA Riverside, CA, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
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Australian Shepherd
Male, Young
USA Dallas, TX, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
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Australian Shepherd
Female, Young
USA Dallas, TX, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
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Australian Shepherd
Male, Young
USA Dallas, TX, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). APPLICATION REQUIRED from .dashdog Adoption Fee $350 ***We don't know how to make this more clear: OUR APPLICATION IS NOT...
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Australian Shepherd
Male, Young
USA West Valley, UT, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat).
Louie - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Australian Shepherd
Male, Adult
USA Doylestown, PA, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). Adoption Fee: $350. Meet Louie, a 3.5 yr old, 43 lb. Australian Shepherd., He is in need of a new home due to a family situation. Louie...
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Australian Shepherd
Female, Young
USA Bryant, AR, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
Dog Breed: Australian Shepherd. Hello there! Thank you so much for considering me for adoption. I am loveable, cuddly and am desperately in search of the perfect forever home. If...
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Australian Shepherd
Male, Young
USA San Bernardino, CA, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
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Australian Shepherd
Female, Baby
USA Kimberton, PA, USA
Date listed: 08/13/2025
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