P L A Y D O G
Entertainment for Dogs... And Their Humans!

Come! Sit! Stay!... The PLAYDOG website!

Important: This information is collected from a variety of sources and is presented as general thoughts about the breed. It is sugggested that you use our information with that of your own to make any decisions. We suggest you DO NOT make any decisions about a family pet based solely on these pages. Keep digging!


Breed:

Australian Shepherd

Group (AKC):

Herding

Country of OriginEuropean (Basque and Pyrenees) and Australian mix
Type of coatmedium length, shedding, wavy or straight
Groomingregular brushing, bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning
Average height18-23 inches
Average weight45-60 pounds
Activity levelvery high
Watchdogyes
Protectionno
Intelligencevery high
Trainabilitycan be resistant, will excel at obedience and agility work, be consistent, cannot be pushed into submission
Compatibility with childrenchildren OK, no roughhousing
Characterattentive, animated, active, intelligent, versatile, affectionate
Ideal home environmenthouse with fenced yard and agility course...This breed needs a lot of mental and physical exercise!
Ideal owneractive, consistent leader with time to train, exercise, and socialize
Suggestions:early obedience training and socialization
Links and resources

Click any box to run free around the PLAYDOG web site.

Home

Send a Lick

Breeds

Send Pix & Stories

Vote

Gallery

Products

Links

Advertising

Email