Health & Genetics

Health

Understand Australian Shepherd health, genetics, breed-related conditions, health testing and the foundations of long-term wellbeing.

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

11 May 2026

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

9 May 2026

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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