The Australian Shepherd will need daily vigorous exercise and regular playtime.
Regular brushing is required for your Australian Shepherd.
The Australian Shepherd is loyal, affectionate, smart, independent and reserved with strangers.
Good with children.
Descending from European herding dogs bred to herd and guard livestock, the Australian Shepherd was fine-tuned in the United States. Aussies were utilized by cowboys in the Western U.S. for the same herding purpose as their ancestors.
