The Australian Shepherd, also known as the Aussie, is a well-proportioned dog that can come in a variety of colors including black, blue-merle, red and red-merle. The breed is slightly longer than it is tall, has a strong but not bulky body and a coat that is often ornamented with white markings. The Australian Shepherd’s muzzle tapers a bit from the base to the tip and ends with a rounded nose. The color of the nose is dependent on the coat; blue merles and black Aussies have black noses while red and red-merles have liver-colored noses. The ears are medium sized, triangular in shape, and high-set. The breed has as much variation in eye color as it does in its coat with amber, blue, brown, or any mix of the three all commonplace. The tail is naturally very short (usually less than four inches) and often docked.

The Australian Shepherd is an extremely intelligent breed that is also very active. The breed’s intelligence usually makes for a quick learner that is easy to train and eager to please. Australians are generally good with other pets, very friendly and affectionate towards children and family, but can occasionally be reserved in the presence of strangers. Without proper training, the Australian Shepherd may also instinctively nip at the heels of small children or unfamiliar people and it may bark or run excessively. The Australian Shepherd is not typically aggressive with other dogs, although it can be if not properly socialized at a young age. The breed can make a good watchdog and is also considered to provide a moderate to high level of protection.

If you are looking for the most loyal companion imaginable the Australian Shepherd may be the breed for you.

 

Here at Aussie Lane are dogs are members of our family. They are raised in our home with children and other pets. We stive to produce pet quality puppies raised in our home and socailized from birth. Are puppies come from working stock so the average household may not be able to cope with there energy and working instincts. We screen all interested parties before any puppy is placed to ensure that the Australian Shepherd is the right dog for the right family. Our pups are ASDR registered and CKC registered.