Australian Shepherd
Australia · 18–23 in tall · ~13–15 yr · medium double coat
Next to the average dog it is independent, mentally demanding, high-energy, and easy to train. Day to day it sheds moderately.
Find out if a Australian Shepherd suits youA good fit if…
- you have young children
Think twice if…
- your days are mostly indoors
- the dog would be alone and unoccupied
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Australian Shepherd, also known as the Aussie, is a breed of herding dog from the United States. Despite the name, the breed was developed in California in the 19th century. It is believed to have its origins in sheepdog breeds from northwest Spain, as well as collies imported, alongside sheep, from Australia and New Zealand; the breed reportedly took its name from this trade. Originally used solely as a herding dog, the Australian Shepherd has become one of the most popular companion dog breeds in North America.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
