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Health guides covering genetics, testing, preventive care and wellbeing throughout an Australian Shepherd’s life.

6 Jun 2026

Managing Heat in Australian Shepherds Through Summer

Australian Shepherds have a working heritage that shaped their tolerance for varied conditions, but summer heat presents a genuine challenge for the…

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2 Jun 2026

Exercising Your Aussie in Australian Summer Heat

After years of working with Australian Shepherds through summer months, I’ve learned that the timing of exercise makes a measurable difference in…

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1 Jun 2026

Australian Shepherds in Hot Weather

Australian Shepherds are built for work, not comfort. That’s the first thing to understand when you’re living with one through the warmer…

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25 May 2026

Elbow Dysplasia in Australian Shepherds

Elbow dysplasia shows up regularly in Australian Shepherds, and it’s one of those conditions that tends to catch owners off guard because…

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15 May 2026

Health Issues Australian Shepherds Face

Australian Shepherds are sturdy working dogs, but they come with a fairly consistent set of health vulnerabilities that show up across the…

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11 May 2026

Epilepsy in Australian Shepherds: What Owners Actually See

Australian Shepherds are prone to idiopathic epilepsy in ways that other breeds sometimes aren’t. Over years of working with these dogs, you…

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9 May 2026

Cataracts in Australian Shepherds: What Owners Actually See

Australian Shepherds develop cataracts more frequently than many other breeds, and after working with dozens of these dogs over the years, I’ve…

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Guides & Stories

Managing Heat in Australian Shepherds Through Summer

Exercising Your Aussie in Australian Summer Heat

Australian Shepherds in Hot Weather

Elbow Dysplasia in Australian Shepherds

Health Issues Australian Shepherds Face

Epilepsy in Australian Shepherds: What Owners Actually See

Cataracts in Australian Shepherds: What Owners Actually See

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