You'd be forgiven for thinking these dogs are Australian – but they are actually American, developed to work on the ranches of the wild west.
FACT SHEET
Those wanting to release their inner cowboy.
The work-shy. If you don't have a working ranch, these dogs need a busy exercise and training schedule to keep their bodies and minds occupied.
Aussie
None
United States
Medium-Large
Big, but will still fit in a small car.
High (Two hours or more)
Without sufficient mental and physical exercise will probably do the wall of death around the living room!
Jacket and skinny trousers
Any feathering can get knotty. Some coats self-clean by depositing mud all over the kitchen floor.
Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!
9 years
No
Tailwise is consistently rated as Excellent
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HOW IT WORKS
The first step in responsible dog ownership
Find a suitable breed
Use our breed explorer to find a suitable breed based on your needs. Search by keyword or any of our breed traits including size, exercise need, and lifespan to name a few.
Join a breed waiting list
Once we’ve found one or more prospective matches, we’ll ask you to arrange a zoom call to talk through your application with one of our dog experts.
Talk to a Tailwise expert
Complete an application for your breed choice(s) in just a few easy steps. You’ll be be notified when a potential match is found and we’re ready to review your application.
Match with a breeder
Upon completing your introduction call a breeder will review your application. If successful you’ll be able to arrange a meeting and be accepted onto their waiting list. A Tailwise fee of £95 (excl. VAT) will be due at the point you pay a deposit.
BREED EXPLORER
Not sure which breed is right for you?
Use our breed explorer to find potential breeds that may be a good fit for you.
