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Am I the only one?

Am I the only one that feels this way? Sometimes, I'm sitting on our lanai (we live inn Florida) and the dogs are just so happy and content to be bathing

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Can A Red-Tri Breed With Another Red-Tri?

Some friends of mine have a red tri female that they are trying to breed but having a hard time finding a mini male to breed her with. I have a red tri

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Australian Shepherd Breeders Directory

Australian Shepherd Breeders Directory

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Thank You For Choosing Me

In 2009 I lost my Miniature Schnauzer Fritz to old age. I brought Fritz home when he was only two months old, and sent him home to God when he was almost

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Breeding

I have a well behaved and trained Mini Aussie. He is about a year and I am thinking about studding him out. He has gorgeous color which is not normal,

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Who Did YOU Get Your Mini Aussie From?

I am researching breeders and have used the links here and others. I have started calling and speaking to some, I would LOVE to know what breeder the folks

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Aggressive Puppy Towards Other Dogs

We have a 13 week old male Mini Australian Shepherd named Leon. He is absolutely adorable and is very loving towards us, but hasn't been around other dogs

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Old Age Diseases

My 15.5 year old Aussie is suddenly drinking a lot of water. Any ideas

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What Is The Standard Size And Correct Type For Ears?

What is the standard size and correct type/shape for ears? It appears there is a large difference in size and type among breeders. The show types seem

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My Buddy Andy

My Andy will be 12 on the 29th of February. He came into my life shortly after his 9 week birthday and has been my best friend ever since. He likes riding

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Diabetes And Aussies

Is diabetes common in Australian Shepherds

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Obedience And Respect

I have a really important question that I cannot seem to find anyone to answer. Or else I am just too dumb to understand the answer. Maybe I am not asking

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Caleb, The Ultimate Frisbee Dog

Typical Aussie, more energy than he knows what to do with, Frisbee is his game. Loves swimming, hiking, Frisbee and riding in the car. He is with us 24/7

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Desperate For Help With CHEWING EVERYTHING!

My husband and I have a 1 year old beautiful Aussie named Zoe. We have had her since she was approximately 6 weeks (maybe younger), when we adopted her

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Aggressiveness In Toy Aussie

I have a Toy Aussie, one and a half years old. He gets along wonderfully with my family, but goes crazy around other dogs and people. We call him the Tasmanian

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No Barking Or Growling At Seven Months

Our blue merle, Charlotte, won over the family from the first day we brought her home. She has all the great traits of Aussies we were hoping for plus

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Rescue Aussie Is VERY Shy

I recently adopted an Aussie from a bad situation. The people I adopted her from got her from a breeder who raised her dogs in kennels, not in the home.

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Addy Mae

Addy is a energetic 13 week old puppy who loves to play and go to work with her daddy who is a fireman. She is so smart and the cutest thing while she

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Barking Pup

My 14 week old male constantly barks when we correct him for unwanted behaviors. He also barks at the other pets when they avoid him. What can we do to

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Dog Park

I have taken my dog just twice to play with the dogs at a dog park (once at about 6 months and again at about 8 months). Both times she wanted to run,

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My Dog Doesn't Want Anyone To Leave The House

My dog starts barking and almost nipping whenever visitors start to leave the house, what do I do to stop it

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Maui

18 month old dilute black tri. She is the sweetest and smartest girl

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Mini Aussie Aggressive Towards Children

My Mini Aussie, Paisley, will be turning 2 in April. She has come a long way with her aggression issues. She used to be very timid and aggressive towards

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Flea And Tick Control

Each time we apply Frontline plus to our Aussie, he rubs his face for a couple hours afterwards... we're concerned that perhaps he's allergic to it. If

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Ear Infections

Are mini Aussies prone to ear infections? My Max who is 11 years old seems to get them once or twice a year. I can't figure out how or why this is happening?

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Goodbye My Dear Sweet Shadow

Harley was my best buddy for almost 6 years. He passed away unexpectedly last weekend. His absence has left a huge hole in my heart. I came upon Harley

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Over Excited Outside - Jumps, Nips, Bites Boots, Tears Clothing

I have an Aussie puppy 5 months old and we go out for long walks 3 times a day. Sometimes I have a long lead for when we play fetch with a frisbee or

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A Precious Part of Our Pack!

Our dog Nash has been a precious part of our family since we selected him as a puppy four years ago. He is our first Aussie, our only dog, and we couldn't

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Puppy With Overbite

My 4 month Australian Shepherd has a pretty bad overbite, will his jaw keep growing

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Help! My 2 Year Old Mini Is Aggressive With My Daughter

I have a 2 year old male Mini Aussie. I got him when he was 11 weeks old, the last of his litter to be adopted, and upon meeting him I could not separate

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