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 |
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Hope AKC
Australian Shepherd
Female, 12 Weeks Old
USA HOMERVILLE, GA, USA
Date listed: 06/03/2024
Hope is a beautiful red tri standard size Australian Shepherd. She loves playing with the other dogs, playing in water every chance she gets, and she is very eager to please you...
Kate AKC
Australian Shepherd
Female, 12 Weeks Old
USA HOMERVILLE, GA, USA
Date listed: 06/03/2024
Kate is a beautiful red tri standard size Australian Shepherd. She loves playing with the other dogs, playing in water every chance she gets, and she is very eager to please you...
ASDR Australian Shepherds
Australian Shepherd
Male(s) and Female(s), 6 Weeks Old
USA DALLAS, TX, USA
Date listed: 06/02/2024
I have 7 beautiful Australian Shepherd puppies available for adoption. Their tails have been docked and they have been dewormed. They will be ready for their new home June 8th....
The Wizard of Oz litter
Australian Shepherd
Male(s) and Female(s), Under 1 Week Old
USA VINCENT, AL, USA
Date listed: 06/02/2024
Five beautiful healthy puppies born Thursday, may 30th. Mom is named Tux, a a year and a half old friendly and affectionate black tri Australian Shepard. She's socialized and...
Katie x Leo
Australian Shepherd
Male(s) and Female(s), 3 Weeks Old
USA DEER PARK, WA, USA
Date listed: 06/02/2024
Born 5-10-24 4 males 4 females
Akc Black Tri Male 2
Australian Shepherd
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA WESTPORT, IN, USA
Date listed: 05/31/2024
Akc registered Parents genetically cleared Tri's Have Greenish / Brown eyes. First set of shots are done. Deworming done at 2,4 ,6 and will be done up until they go...
Akc Black Tri Male
Australian Shepherd
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA WESTPORT, IN, USA
Date listed: 05/31/2024
Akc registered Parents genetically cleared Tri's Have Greenish / Brown eyes. First set of shots are done. Deworming done at 2,4 ,6 and will be done up until they go...
Akc Registered Red Merle Male
Australian Shepherd
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA WESTPORT, IN, USA
Date listed: 05/31/2024
Akc registered Parents genetically cleared He Has Blue Eyes. A Very Sweet Boy and Loves Attention. First set of shots are done. Deworming done at 2,4 ,6 and will be done up...
Akc Registered Red Merle Male
Australian Shepherd
Male, 9 Weeks Old
USA WESTPORT, IN, USA
Date listed: 05/31/2024
Akc registered Parents genetically cleared He Has Blue Eyes. A Very Sweet Boy and Loves Attention. First set of shots are done. Deworming done at 2,4 ,6 and will be done up...
Australian Shepherd Border Collie crosses
Australian Shepherd
Male(s) and Female(s), 8 Weeks Old
USA CUMMING, GA, USA
Date listed: 05/30/2024
Litter of 8’
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Pippin - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Australian Shepherd
Female, Young
USA Huntley, IL, USA
Date listed: 05/29/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Born: August 05, 2020 I am 38lbs and I am seeking my forever home! Adoption Donation: $450 Pippin is a shy pup who, once she...
OTIS - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Australian Shepherd
Male, Adult
USA Pasadena, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/29/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Learn more about our adoption process.
Maple- CL - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Australian Shepherd
Female, Adult
USA Kansas City, MO, USA
Date listed: 05/29/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). Maple is a courtesy listing for an individual. If you are interested in adopting Maple, please fill out an application on our...
Dallas - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Australian Shepherd
Male, Adult
USA Martinsburg, WV, USA
Date listed: 05/29/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). Don't forget!! We are currently open by appointment only. This is to control the traffic in the building at one time. If you would...
Jenny - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Australian Shepherd
Female, Adult
USA Brooklyn Center, MN, USA
Date listed: 05/29/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Jenny is a mini Aussie born 4/17/21. She lives with Jackie Too who is also a mini Aussie. They are best buddies and like to cuddle...
Magi - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Australian Shepherd
Female, Adult
USA St. Louis Park, MN, USA
Date listed: 05/29/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Want to meet me? Come to...
Kiwi - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Australian Shepherd
Male, Young
USA St. Louis Park, MN, USA
Date listed: 05/29/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). Thank you for stopping by to see me! Please fill out an application to set up a private meeting. Want to meet me? Come to...
Carlie - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
Australian Shepherd
Female,
USA Spring Lake, NJ, USA
Date listed: 05/29/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Meet Carlie, our 6 year old beautiful Australian Shepherd. Currently, Carlie is in a foster with another dog and seems to enjoy his company....
Herb - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption
Australian Shepherd
Male, Adult
USA Carrollton, TX, USA
Date listed: 05/29/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). BREED-Mini Aussie SEX-Male; SIZE-Small; WEIGHT-12 lbs.; AGE-Approximately 2 Years; SPAY/NEUTER-Yes; HOUSETRAINED-Currently Uses...
Jimeson - Australian Shepherd / Springer Spaniel (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
Australian Shepherd
Female, Young
USA Winter, WI, USA
Date listed: 05/29/2024
Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Springer Spaniel (medium coat). Meet Jimeson I’m the only female of the siblings. She is a gorgeous 4 month old Australian...
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