Every pet is worth celebrating with love, special treats, and even some set-aside days. But did you know that one of the newest pet celebration days is the National Australian Shepherd Day? 2024 will see the fourth celebration of this wonderful national day.
Here’s what you need to know to make this an exciting celebration day.
When is National Australian Shepherd Day 2024?
The gorgeous double merle Australian shepherd is one fine example of the complex beauty these awesome dogs can bear. Celebrate this tremendous breed this coming year on National Australian Shepherd Day, January 9.
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It’s time to pull out all the stops on January 9 to celebrate your furry pals on National Australian Shepherd Day!
Celebrate the day with fun, unique events, casual special outings, and much more. But most importantly, celebrate your own pet with lots of attention, care, healthy nutrition, and all the love they could ask for.
Other Names for Australian Shepherds
In case you’re not super familiar with them, Australian shepherds also go by:
- Aussies
- Bob-tails
- Spanish shepherds
- Pastor dogs
A Brief History of National Australian Shepherd Day
A black merle Australian Shepherd could have these brown eyes or they could with pale blue, green, or other eye colors. One more reason to celebrate this unique dog breed every year on National Australian Shepherd Day!
If you didn’t already know, shepherd is an English term meaning “sheepherder.” The name comes from the occupation that many dogs still today engage in. The national celebration day is fairly new, though, as the holiday was founded by WoofBook in 2020. The social media network caters exclusively to dog owners and in their work, they recognized the celebration was lacking. So, they encouraged owners and fans the world over to start celebrating their Aussies on January 9 each year.
The holiday still isn’t widely recognized but you can help spread the love via your own social media, activities, and events.
Fun Ways to Celebrate National Australian Shepherd Day 2024
Be sure to celebrate National Australian Shepherd Day in a special way in 2024. You’ll find walks, playtime, and lots of cuddles are a great start. Other special ways to celebrate follow, full of fun and exciting moments.
Give Your Favorite Shepherd a Special Treat
The affectionate dogs are hard workers, too, as their history of shepherding shows. But they’re amazing pets and definite lovers, too. Be sure to pull out all the stops as your spoil your pooch this National Australian Shepherd’s Day!
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Lavish your favorite Aussie with some extra love on this national day of celebration. Give them an expensive treat you don’t usually indulge on or buy them a brand new toy to celebrate their wonderful, furry selves.
Celebrate a Famous Shepherd on Social Media
Find a favorite celeb who owns an Aussie on the list and give a shout-out to the pooches as you scroll through Instagram or Facebook on National Australian Shepherd Day.
Adopt a New Pal!
National Australian Shepherd Day is the perfect time to adopt a new pal! Look for rescues in your area via the Aussie Rescue and Placement Helpline or scan your local shelters. You’ll find some amazing Aussies out there, along with Aussie mixes and others.
Some other online sites where you could find your new furry pal include:
Learn All About Aussie Shepherds
A black and white Australian shepherd is one of the rarer colors of this amazing dog. If you have one, you have all the more reason to celebrate on National Australian Shepherd’s Day.
Celebrate Australian shepherds by learning a little bit about them:
- Despite the name, Australian shepherds didn’t actually originate in Australia. In fact, the gorgeous breed originated in the Basque region of Spain. Later on, the breed was exported to the Western United States where the breed further saw development as the dogs spent their lives helping ranchers and cowboys herd their sheep.
- You can find Australian shepherd’s coats in black, blue, merle, red merle, and red, as acceptable colorings in the American Kennel Club.
- Whatever color your Aussie shepherd is, their eyes will often can be that ghostly, unique color which earned them the name of “ghost eyes” among some First Nations tribes.
- Aussies approach the top of the list of favorites on the American Kennel Club’s annual list of most popular dogs.
- Aussie shepherds typically live between 13 and 15 years when cared for properly and kept in good health.
Donate to a Shelter or Volunteer Your Time
Head to your nearest shelter and either offer some time or your money to help rescue and care for these incredible animals. You won’t regret a second of it!
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