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Puppies

From choosing a responsible breeder to navigating socialisation, development and the first year with an Australian Shepherd puppy.

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Practical guidance for choosing, raising, socialising and understanding an Australian Shepherd puppy.

15 May 2026

Australian Shepherd puppies develop quickly, and the changes happen in fairly predictable patterns if you know what to watch for. I’ve raised…

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