Australian Shepherd

Native to the continent of Australia, the Australian shepherd makes a great dog to have as a family pet or work animal. Australian Shepherds were likely used for herding sheep and other animals in the outback regions of Australia. They have an incredibly strong constitution and can work all day without bother. They are very intelligent and agile dogs and will get your herding needs done.

For those of us that don’t own acres of land occupied by sheep in the dusty reaches of Australia, but just want a family pet. The Australian Shepherd still makes a great choice. They are a medium size dog, of a good temperament are fun and very loving. They are beautiful dogs that seem to resemble collies more than shepherds. They are easy to train and will make a great new family member.

Australian Shepherds are medium to large sized dogs but they do come in other sizes. There are miniature Australian shepherds that would suit someone who doesn’t want a large sized dog. There are also toy Australian shepherds for the same purpose.

Although native to the Australasia region, Australian shepherds are available all over the world. There are Australian shepherd breeders in most Western European countries and the United States. The American kennel club is an excellent source of information on where to find good Australian Shepherd breeders. They will likely have a range of dogs from Australian Shepherd puppies for sale to adult dogs.

You may even get lucky and find an Australian Shepherd rescue. They will have dogs that have been abandoned or aren’t able to herd as well anymore. They will likely have older dogs but could have Australian shepherd puppies.

Whether of you a sheep farm in some dry dusty corner of the world or you just want a great dog to keep you company, Consider getting an Australian Shepherd. They are intelligent and well behaved. The like people and adjust into family life quite well. They are also great for herding, so if you do have farm animals they will be in their element. You get Australian sheep dogs anywhere so why not give one a try.