Herding · United States
Australian Shepherd
Quick, athletic and always watching. An Aussie needs a purpose more than a garden.
- They usually live
- 12–15 years
- Roughly, per year
- €1300–2200
What people love about them
- Brilliant at anything you teach
- Loves sport, tricks and scentwork
- Very attached to their person
- Handsome and hardy outdoors
A few things worth thinking about
- Needs hours of activity, every day
- Herds children, bikes and joggers
- Bored quickly, and noisy about it
- Rarely suited to a flat
What they're like
Size
Energy
Exercise needs
Mental stimulation
Trainability
Sociability
Affection
Independence
Good with children
Good with other dogs
Apartment suitability
Tolerance of being alone
Shedding
Grooming
Barking
First-time owner suitability
Some breeds shed less than others, which people with allergies sometimes find easier to live with. But no dog is completely allergy-free, and reactions vary from person to person.