Australian shepherd are responsive, smart, independent, alert, loving, confident and bold with a great deal of endurance. If they not exercised properly it may challenge strongly their vigorously developed physical and mental activities, they may tend difficult to live with and to be frustrated. If sufficient and proper mental and physical stimulation is make provided they can be most dedicated, loyal and obedient human buddy. Australian Shepherds are wary of strangers having protective instinct. They may tend to strive for herding of small animals and children by nipping.

They are agile, lithe but a bit longer than their tallness. They are athlete with a medium sized build and bones. Their vigor and muscles are sufficient to do work throughout the day, with no sacrificing the pace and agility essential to deal with fastening livestock. Free and easy is the Gait of Australian Shepherds, it enables the dog to change pace and course instantaneously. Australian Shepherd have weather defiant double coat with straight to wavy medium texture and length. They are eager and intelligent with keen expression.

In spite of the name “Australian Shepherd” was originated in Western United State not in Australia round about era of Gold Rush in 1840 A.D. In original they were bred to herd livestock, remainder working dog breed by nature. In the mid of 20th century they got fame and popularity, and were favorite of cowboys and ranchers due to their best talent of herding, but up to 1991 they were not able to enter in Stud book of AKC. Their nickname is Aussie. Aussies have pleasure while have job to do. They can be outstanding family companion if have energy and intelligence channeled in dogs activities or sports.

Temperament

Highly energetic Australian Shepherds need a great deal of attention and exercises; some may be easy going and clam. Aussies can enjoy while working, either practising tricks or learning, enjoying in any other mentally or physically involved activity or competing in dog agility. They may show cautious guarding and reserved behaviour. If they treated well they will be rewarding and loyal to master. Being a dog breed which is produced to serve on the ranch includes protection of their property and inclined to bark warnings about vicinity activity. They never tend to obsessive barking.

Australian Shepherds love to play having great intelligence and quick learner. An unexercised, neglected and bored Aussie may explore its own sports/games, jobs and activities, that to an owner having not time might appear to be hyperactivity, for example an Australian Shepherd may go from being relax to running at top pace for many “laps” around the home before turning to rest. With no amusement they can tend to be destructive.