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Australian Shepherd

The Aussie breed is an energetic dog that requires exercise and mental stimulation to be happy and to avoid becoming destructive. They need a minimum of 20 min hard running twice per day. Aussies love working, whether it is herding livestock, performing tricks, competing in dog agility, or any other canine sport. They do exceptionally well in frisbee catching competition, and they love to retrieve items from water.

Aussies want to accompany their favorite humans and see and do whatever you are doing. After sufficient exercise they enjoy being couch potatoes. It is usually a sweet and affectionate dog which is faithful to its owners and great with children if raised with them. They typcially are friendly with the owner's friends and family that they see often but protective when strangers are around. Socialization from puppyhood is necessary to get the very best from them.

Most Australian Shepherds make wonderful family dogs, provided there is a human pack leader to guide them. They generally get along with other dogs and are not quarrelsome.

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Mallory

"My childhood dog was a Australian Shepherd. I have never come across a more loving, protective (but not aggressive) dog in my life. Great dog to have around little ones. Ours used to herd my little brother and sister in the yard. If they ever wondered off, our dog was never more than a few steps away, keeping strangers at bay. Very intelligent would meet my sister and I at the bus stop everyday. My parents used to jokingly call him our "babysitter." "

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Australian Shepherd Facts

Name: The name of the domestic breed...	Australian Shepherd
Origin: The area where the animal first came from...	North America
Average Size: The average length (L) or height (H) of the animal...	58cm (23in)
Average Weight: The average measurement of how heavy the animal is...	32kg (70lbs)
Average Life Span: The average time the animal lives for...	14 years
Group: The domestic group such as cat or dog...	Herd Dog

Colour: The colour of the animal's coat or markings...	Tan, Red, Black, Brown, Grey
Average Litter Size: The average number of babies born at once...	7
Temperament: The way the animal thinks, behaves or reacts...	Confident and independent yet loving and responsive,
Training: The level of house-training needed for the animal...	Should be trained from an early age and they are easy to train but it takes time

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