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Australian Shepherd
🤠 The rodeo dog! Aussies have beautiful multicolored coats and eyes. They are super smart bundles of energy who might try to herd you and your friends!
⚡ Quick Facts
Size
Medium
Weight
40-65 lbs (18-29 kg)
Life Expectancy
12-15 years
Energy Level
High
Good with Children
Yes
Apartment Friendly
No
💖 Personality & Behavior
They are smarty-pants! They can learn any trick. They love to work and play. Very affectionate but can be shy with strangers.
🍖 Food & Treats
They burn a lot of calories running around! Good food keeps their beautiful coat shiny and their energy up.
⚠️ General information only - for specific dietary needs, consult a veterinarian
🎾 Play & Activities
Favorite Games & Activities:
- Catching frisbees
- Herding balls
- Agility
- Hiking
- Trick training
They can catch frisbees in mid-air! Agility courses are their playground. They need to do something or they get bored.
🏡 Living Environment
Farms and big yards are best! They need a job to do. Too much energy for a small apartment usually.
✨ Fun Facts
- They are actually from America, not Australia!
- Many have two different colored eyes (heterochromia).
- Native Americans called them 'Ghost Eye'.
- They are popular rodeo performers.
- Some are born with naturally short tails.
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