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Herdingmedium🌍 United StatesStockdog
Australian Shepherd
Smart, energetic, devoted, work-driven
Popularity
799
Agile stock dog bred for all-day work; sharp-minded and happiest with a job or intense play.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
double, medium
Colors
blue merle, red merle, black, red (often with white/tan)
Male height
20–23 in
Female height
18–21 in
Male weight
50–65 lb
Female weight
40–55 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
