The Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is also known as the Aussie. It is a  robust and medium sized dog. They are easy going dogs that have a puppy-like behavior their whole life. They are courageous and make great watch dogs. They are great with children because they love to play. They are attentive, intelligent, and eager to please, making them easy to train. They are gentle with humans. They require a lot exercise and something to keep their mind busy or they will develop behavior problems.Daily walks, bike rides or jogs are needed to keep this dog healthy physically and mentally.  Some Aussies nip at your heels as an act of herding, this behavior must be corrected right away. They are usually not dog aggressive if they are socialized as a puppy. Males dogs are 20-23 inches tall and weigh 50-65 pounds. Females are 18-21 inches tall and are 40-55 pounds. They need to have a large yard and are not recommended too live in apartments. They live 12-15 years. They are easy to groom and are an average shedder. Make sure that when you are looking at puppies that they are not blind or deaf because this is a common health problem in the breed. Some are prone to hip displaysia.

 

 

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