Explore the history, temperament, appearance, colours and working heritage that shaped the Australian Shepherd into the remarkable dog we know today.
Australian Shepherds make more sense once you understand what they were built to do. This is an intelligent, responsive working breed shaped around livestock, movement and close cooperation with people. The same qualities that made Aussies valuable working dogs - awareness, stamina, trainability and an instinct to stay involved - are still visible in family dogs generations later.
This section looks beneath the striking coat and blue eyes. Explore the breed's history, temperament, colours, physical characteristics and working heritage, along with the traits that can make an Australian Shepherd extraordinary in the right home and demanding in the wrong one. Breed knowledge is not a script for every dog, but it gives you a much better map of what may be waiting underneath the fluff.
Breed guides exploring the character, history, appearance and working instincts of the Australian Shepherd.
Explore another side of life with an Australian Shepherd - from understanding the breed to health, training, puppies and everyday adventures.