Australian Shepherd
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Good with other dogs
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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
Standard Australian Shepherd
$500

Raised on the farm and exposed to many different animals and very people friendly. Mother is blue merle and father is red tri. Located between Doon and Rock Rapids, IA. I’m...
Standard Australian Shepherd
$500

Raised on the farm and exposed to many different animals and very people friendly. Mother is blue merle and father is red tri. Located between Doon and Rock Rapids, IA. I’m...
Standard Australian Shepherd
$500

Raised on the farm and exposed to many different animals and very people friendly. Mother is blue merle and father is red tri. Located between Doon and Rock Rapids, IA. I’m...
Australian Shepherd
$1,200
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
$1,200
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
$1,200
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
$1,200

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
$800*

Pure bred not registered
Lou Black Tri female aussie
$750

Black Tri Female Aussie born on 02/13/2021 will be available by 04/02/2021. Watch me grow and see what color my eyes will be when they open.
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Hazel - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Hazel is an almost 7yr old purebred Australian Shepher. For anyone that knows the breed, that is like having a 2yr olds energy with a 12yr olds...
Cowboy D210457 - Australian Shepherd (long coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (long coat). Adoption Fee: 400. Name: Cowboy Age: 7 years Gender: Male Breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd Weight: 21 lbs Dog friendly:...
Tulla - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Tulla is 3 years old and an australian shepherd mix. She is 48 pounds, seems to be housebroken and walks nice on a leash. She has done well with...
Ella - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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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...
Lassie - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Pet Allies in Show Low AZ Lassie is a 7-1/2 year old black w/tan female Australian Shepherd mix who is eater to meet her very own family....
Kafi - Australian Shepherd / Shar Pei Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd / Shar Pei. Hey there, my name is Kafi (pronounced like coffee)! I am a super sweet, senior dog looking for my forever family. I can be a bit shy...
Sammy - Australian Shepherd (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (medium coat). Sammy – Aussie Shepherd Senior Male, Neutered April 13, 2021 Sammy is a really sweet, gentle and polite dog;...
Artie DS - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. THANK YOU for wanting a RESCUED DOG/PUP!!!! THEIR LIVES DEPEND ON IT!!! .yourtxrescueconnection Meet Artie, Hi my name is Artie and I...
Boomer - Australian Shepherd Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd. Hi, thanks for your interest in adopting. A volunteer will add my photos and bio as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you are interested in...
EASTER - Australian Shepherd (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Shepherd (short coat). Adoption Fee: 550. Please contact Jenny Cope (giveadogahomelive) for more information about this pet. EASTER was saved from a...
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