Australian Shepherd

Origin

United States

Attractive to:

Those wanting to release their inner cowboy.

Not the best for:

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.

Aliases:

Aussie

Cross between:

None

Size:

Medium-Large
Big, but will still fit in a small car.

Exercise Needs:

High (Two hours or more)
Without sufficient mental and physical exercise will probably do the wall of death around the living room!

Coat:

Jacket and skinny trousers
Any feathering can get knotty. Some coats self-clean by depositing mud all over the kitchen floor.

Shedding:

Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!

Life expectancy:

9 years

Good first dog?:

No