Australian Shepherd
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Good with other dogs
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Good with other pets
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 |
Australian Shepherd Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
Haze
$1,800

Haze is a striking blue Merle male with a full white collar and sweet copper trim. ASCA registerable litter sired by Homeplace’s Duke the Almighty. Ruby is a Red Merle female...
Felix
$1,800

Felix is a stunning red Merle male with a full white collar and hints of copper trim. ASCA registerable litter sired by Homeplace’s Duke the Almighty. Ruby is a Red Merle...
Auggie
$1,800

Auggie is a striking blue Merle male with a full white collar and sweet copper trim. ASCA registerable litter sired by Homeplace’s Duke the Almighty. Ruby is a Red Merle female...
Mason
$350
DEPOSIT TO HOLD REQUIRED. $250 VENMO, PAYPAL. $100 NON REFUNDABLE. Mason is a sweet Tri. Calm demeanor. Loves to play with toys and he loves attention. He enjoys being touched...
Sweet Dixie
$1,000
DEPOSIT TO HOLD REQUIRED. $500 VENMO, $250 NON REFUNDABLE. Dixie - is a beautiful red merle with one blue eyes and one green. She is very loving and LOVES to play. She will kiss...
Haze
$1,800

Haze is a striking blue Merle male with a full white collar and sweet copper trim. ASCA registerable litter sired by Homeplace’s Duke the Almighty. Ruby is a Red Merle female...
Max
$1,800

Max is a striking red Merle male with a full white collar and hints of copper trim. ASCA registerable litter sired by Homeplace’s Duke the Almighty. Ruby is a Red Merle female...
Auggie
$1,800

Auggie is a striking blue Merle male with a full white collar and sweet copper trim. ASCA registerable litter sired by Homeplace’s Duke the Almighty. Ruby is a Red Merle female...
Minnie
$1,200

Minnie is a black Tri female with a large black collar and hints of copper trim. ASCA registerable litter sired by Homeplace’s Duke the Almighty. Ruby is a Red Merle female with...
Felix
$1,800

Felix is a stunning red Merle male with a full white collar and hints of copper trim. ASCA registerable litter sired by Homeplace’s Duke the Almighty. Ruby is a Red Merle...
Australian Shepherd Dogs for adoptionSee all dogs for adoption
Honey - Australian Shepherd / Retriever Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Retriever. Honey was abandoned at a shelter with her 4 puppies the 'Honey Litter' were about 5 weeks old. Poor mom and all her pups were...
ROCO - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat).
Jean Simmons - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Once upon a time, okay like a month ago, three beautiful dogs were found wandering in rural Missouri who seemed to be siblings. Valentina and...
DIEGO - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Overall Diego is a really nice dog with a TON of potential. However, he MUST have someone with herding breed experience. Someone...
Taz - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Ever meet a real life Tasmanian devil?! Well today is you're lucky day... you've found one wily teenage boy who goes by TAZ for short. You don't...
A351970 - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat).
Rowdy Roger Alabama - Australian Shepherd / Terrier Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Terrier. ARRIVING 1/23. Rowdy Roger is a 10 month old, 50lb aussie/terrier mix. He is not hypoallergenic and would do best in a home with...
DUNDEE - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat).
Josie - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Please visit our website for a complete up to date list of our available pets. .fochp or visit our facebook for new arrivals. ...
Buddy - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). Please visit our website for a complete up to date list of our available pets. .fochp or visit our facebook for new arrivals. ...
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