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Australian Shepherd — Breed Profile, Health & Care Guide | Pet Breeder Hub

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DogHerding

Australian Shepherd

Energetic, intelligent herding breed with striking merle coat. Thrives with active families and loves having a job.

mediumSize

12-15 yearsLife Span

40-65 lbsWeight

United StatesOrigin

About

Energetic, intelligent herding breed with striking merle coat. Thrives with active families and loves having a job.

Temperament

SmartWork-OrientedExuberantLoyalActive

Breed Traits

Energy Level

Trainability

Kid-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Grooming

Evolution of the Australian Shepherd

Ancient AncestorEarly DomesticBreed GroupPredecessorModern Breed

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Gray Wolf (Canis lupus)

~40,000 BCE

Ancient Ancestor

Proto-Dog

~15,000 BCE

Early Domestic

Herding-Type Dogs

~5,000 BCE

Breed Group

Basque Shepherd Dogs

~1800s

Predecessor

California Herding Dogs

~1850s

Predecessor

Australian Shepherd

1991

Modern Breed

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