Australian Shepherd Forum

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 ...

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, but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Old Age Diseases  My 15.5 year old Aussie is suddenly drinking a lot of water. Any ideas?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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....

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 ...

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, run,...

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 ...

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?...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Australian Shepherd Walking Slowly, Drooling  My Australian Shepherd is 12 years old and today she is not feeling good, she's walking very slowly and drooling a lot. Her eyes seem like she can't focus ...

Reactive Dog  My Aussie hates the vacuum, the hair dryer, the mixer, the door bell on TV and at the door. When new people come over she goes ballistic, barking and trying ...

Aussie With Tummy Troubles?  I work at a pet store and after talking with a lot of customers, I've been hearing that it's normal for Aussies to have stomach problems. I haven't been ...

Clicker Training Question  I'm training my dog, Lady, using the clicker training method. She is 7 years old and smart. At the moment I'm teaching her to watch me so that it is ...

Puppy Food  I will be getting my first Aussie next month and I was curious to know what will be a good puppy food for him?

9 Week Old Puppy Night Time Sleeping  Should I leave a night light on for my 9 week old puppy?

Training My Australian Shepherd To Listen  How do I get my 4 month old Australian Shepherd to listen to me when I give her command such as "come" or "sit".

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When Do You Start An Aussie On Adult Dog Food?  Hi. My Aussie Roxy is turning one in a month. When should I start feeding her adult dog food? Thanks:)

Why Does My Australian Shepherd Nip At One Of My Sons Friends?  My 5 year old male Australian Shepherd, Tucker, is extremely reactive to everything ~ the door bell, meeting new people, other dogs etc. After he finally ...

Very Timid Mini Aussie Pup?  We just got a 4 1/2 month old Mini Aussie puppy from a local breeder. We've had her for almost three weeks, and she seemed very loving at the breeders,...

New Aussie In The House  A few months ago, my boyfriend and I rescued an Australian Shepherd. We had one Australian Shepherd before adopting this new one. We rescued the new Aussie ...

House Breaking  I have recently acquired a two year old Toy Aussie. Unfortunately, she was never house broken. We have two doggie doors which she uses all the time and ...

Australian Shepherd Energy Levels  We are seriously thinking of purchasing an Australian Shepherd puppy. We have done a lot of research and found a very solid breeder that we are happy and ...

Wondering If My Dog Is A "Lethal White"  My puppy, Sam has a lot of white on him. He has no hearing or vision problems that I can detect, but he does have an ongoing demodectic mange issue. My ...

Snow Shoeing - Any Tips?  Hi All, My Aussie is still a pup at 4 months old, but in another month or 2, I'd like to take her Snow Shoeing.

I've not been able to find much information ...

Dog Toys?  My Aussie has TONS of energy! And there are some days where it is just impossible to go outside and play (stormy weather, freezing blizzards) so what toys ...

Puppy Grabbing Pants Hem  My 12 week old Aussie is wearing me out! She grabs the hem of my clothing constantly and pulls. She does NOT do this to my husband (he says he just continues ...

Aussie Won't Stop Whining!  I have an 8 month old Australian Shepherd and for the life of me I cannot figure out why he won't stop whining. Him and I play fetch everyday and go on ...

My Mini Astralian Shepherd Is So Lazy What Can I Do?  I just bought a 16 week old Mini Aussie puppy two days ago and she sleeps ALL day long and she only gets up to whine at the door to potty or to kiss attack ...

Six Month Old Australian Shepherd With Diarrhea  My six month old Australian Shepherd has had diarrea and soft stool for the past 2 days and seems to be doing more sleeping then usual today. Any suggestions?...

Choking Or Breathing Troubles  My Cooper is one years old now, lately he's been throwing up his water (when he drinks it too fast, or its too much) but why now? And my most concern, is ...

Australian Shepherd Growling At Strangers  My 3 month old Australian Shepherd we have only had for a week growls at people and other dogs. Any suggestions on how to stop this behavior. He is wonderful ...

Pooping During Agility Training  My 1 and half year old male Aussie always poops half way through our agility training. He will go before training but never makes it through without going ...

Running With A Puppy  I have a 5 month old 12 pound Mini Aussie pup with lots of energy. I am wondering when it is OK to take him for regular runs with me. I have taken him ...

Dog House  Why will our Australian Shepherd not sleep in it's dog house? It is cold outside.

Allergies And Scratching  I have an Aussie who is going through a rough time with itching and other than feeling so sorry for him the vet bills are killing me!! He is AGAIN on ...

What Age Would One Expect To See Their Aussie Grinning?  Hi, I was wondering what age that an Australian Shepherd would start grinning by if they are going to display this trait? We have purchased a puppy from ...

Spaying  I have a 3 month old female Aussie... I have heard it's better for the dogs health to let her come into heat at least once before having her spayed and ...

Aggression Over Toys And Barking When Outside  I adopted 2 year old Australian Shepherd from a shelter that was planning on putting him down. He was a nervous wreck. He had chewed the hair off of his ...

Fear Aggression Toward Other Dogs  My 1 yr old Mini Aussie (male) is just a sweetheart. He is a cuddle bug and very timid, easy going. He's not agressive towards humans, just takes him a ...

Aggressive Biting Aussie  A year ago, when he was 2, my Australian Shepard started being openly aggressive with people and other dogs. He bit a child on the arm when it ran toward ...

Why Is My Austrailian Shepherd Becoming More Aggressive?   I have a 4 year old Australian Shepherd. He was given to me about 3 months ago, and he seems to be very timid. Not sure if he was possibly abused in the ...

Aggressive Australian Shepherd Puppy Please Help  OK, so I have had my puppy (Maya) for a week and a half now. She is 9 weeks old and all she does is bite and attack our cats as well as our other dog. She ...

What Is The Best Food For My Miniature Aussie At Age 11?  What is the best food to maximize the health and potential longevity of my 11 year old Mini Aussie Shepherd?

He is currently doing fine on Natural Balance ...

How Much Do Australian Shepherds Shed?  I would prefer the answer from an Aussie owner, but do Aussies shed a lot? Will the fur be EVERYWHERE like a German Shepherd? Will we live in a fur ball?...

Shyness  My Aussie is very shy around people. Is this a puppy phase?

Which One Is Better?  I am deciding on buying an Aussie, but I am not sure what the pros and cons are of the Miniature Aussies and the regular ones. Personally, can you tell ...

My Friend Is In Denial About His Ability To Care For His Aussie  1 year ago my friend found a very cute and loving Australian Shepherd puppy through a breeder. He fell in love with that tiny dog. Now his puppy is all ...

Potty Training An Aussie Who Was Kept In A Kennel  We brought home our beautiful Aussie a month ago. She is 6 months and the breeder had kept her in the kennel all of the time. We have been trying to ...

My Hyper Dog  What do I do about my dog? He is a year old and it seems even when he is running all the time he is still hyper and out of control.

Best Time To Neuter Male Aussie  I have a 10 month old Tri colored Aussie male. When should we neuter him? The vet said is good to wait until he is 14 months, but he is getting very pushy ...

Very Dominant Aussie Pup Still Not Potty Trained And Shows Signs Of Aggression  Me and my boyfriend got our 5 month old female Aussie at 8 weeks! She's a beautiful dog but we never asked about her temperament. When we got her we noticed ...

Aggression In A Year-Old Mini Aussie  My 1-year-old male Mini Aussie has been showing signs of aggression starting in July of this year (when he was about 10 months); things like growling when ...

Aussie Grin Reactions  My pup does the delightful "AUSSIE GRIN". If you have seen one, you know what I mean. If you have not, it is difficult to explain. She gives the grin ...

Aussie Tricks  I want to teach my Aussie a bunch of tricks. I see all these Aussie's who have pages and pages of tricks! My blue merle is about a year and something odd ...

Problems Getting Up  What is the cause of a dog having a hard time getting up in the mornings?

Behavior Problems With Newly Rescued Aussie Chow Mix  Two months ago I rescued a sweet, loving, beautiful Aussie/Chow mix. She has since turned one year old.

I am at home during the day, though need to ...

My Aussie Does NOT Like Children, How To Help?  Hello! I have an Aussie who will be 2 in January 2012. I am 21 and do not have kids, therefore he has not grown up with/been really socialized with children....

Confused About Australian Shepherd Behavior  My boyfriend and I just bought Stella (October 30) from a breeder she turned 5 months yesterday (October 31). She's really shy, grew up with about 15 family ...

Australian Shepherd Weight  Hi everyone, I have an Aussie puppy who is 14 weeks old and weighs 26 pounds, how big is he going to get with your experience?

Tail Inquiries  Is a miniature australian shepherd can born with a tail longer than 4 inches? Could you tell me by this picture if you think the puppy I bought is a purebred ...

Help! My 7 Month Old Australian Shepherd Is Fear Aggressive!  I got him a couple of weeks ago from a women who no longer wanted him because he was scared of her husband... well he has become really fear aggressive ...

Skittish Mini  I have a 6 month old Mini Australian Shepherd, I have had her since she was 8 weeks old and purchased her from a breeder. She had other brothers and sisters ...

Pure-bred Or Half Border Collie?  I am trying to find out if my dog is pure-bred OZ Shep or Border Collie. What are key things to look for? I have seen pure-bred OZ Sheps with bobtail ...

Do Australian Shepherd Puppies Run With One Hip To The Side?  I found an Australian Shepherd puppy that I wish to purchase but when it ran a short distance, its hind legs were to the side. Is that normal for a puppy?...

UKC or AKC For Agility?  I want to enter a faulted dog, in agility. She's faulted because one of her ears sticks straight up. I'm not too competitive and looking for fun, not awards ...

Why Won't My Two Year Old Aussie Run Or Play?  I just adopted the most sweet gentle two year old Aussie from a rescue in August of 2011. I had just lost my Border Collie of 13 years and was left with ...

Full Grown Size?  Millie is 24 pounds at 24 weeks. I was wondering if anyone had any guesses to what her full grow weight would be.

Aussie Teething  Does anyone know at what age the teething process ends for Aussies?

Careless Breeding?  WE spent a LOT of money (over $1,300) from a breeder in Bradenton FL, who specializes in teacup and toy Aussies. We wanted a small toy dog, as I can't ...

Aussie Weight  How much should a 9 mo. Aussie weigh?

What Causes A Young Aussie To Turn And Attack Her Owner?  Hello. I have a 9 month old purebred Red Tri Aussie. She is a well cared for dog and we exercise her, play ball with her, and take her many different places ...

Toothcare  Our Mini Aussie is going on 11 years old and to try and keep her occupied during apartment living I was in the habit of giving her hard or rawhide chew ...

Barking At One Family Member  We just rescued an Australian Shepherd. Before bringing her home, my fiance and I visited her at the Humane Society everyday for a week to spend a few ...

Aggressive Australian Shepherd  What do you do to stop a 5 year old Australian Shepherd from being so aggressive to other dogs. She hates them and cannot be around any one them.

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Best Age To Neuter My Australian Shepherd?  What is the best age to neuter my Australian Shepherd?

Aussie Hair  I have never owned an Australian Shepherd before so I am not too familiar with the specifics of them. I just got a female mini with tri coloring and was ...

Ears On My 15 Week Old Blue Merle Female  Hello community any advice on how to get my 15 week old Blue Merle Female ears to lay down, or will they lay down as she gets older?

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Frisbee  My dog loves to jump really high and is really playful so I think she would be a good frisbee dog, but for some reason, she won't chase a ball! How do ...

Breeding Red Tri With Red Merle - Percentage of Merles?  I have a Red Tri Female that I'm thinking of breeding to a Red Merle Male. What do you think my percentages of merles will be?

Why Is My Four Years Old Female Leaking All Over The House?  My four year old spayed, female is leaking all over our house. She seems to do it when she is snoozing or just coming out of a sleep and sometimes just ...

Our Aussie Is Peeing On Our Guest Beds!  We have an Australian Shepherd mix from the Humane Society. He was about six years old when we got him and is now about nine. He seems to have a dominant ...

My One Year Old Aussie Won't Come?  I've had my Aussie for almost a year (He is one year and 4 months old now) And I've attended obedience classes with 4H and he comes okay (As in, he comes ...

Jobs For An Aussie In Town?  I have an Aussie but I live in town so it's difficult to give him the exercise and stimulation he needs, such as herding animals. We do have a backyard ...

4 Month Old Australian Shepherd Won't Walk  Hello, I have had a 4 month old Aussie for a week now and I am having issues getting him to go on walks and be around other dogs and people.

He is great ...

Are Aussie's More Prone To Seizures Than Other Breeds?  I have an Aussie that is 2 years old and just in the past month has had 5 seizures. He has been to the Vet and is on phenobarbital twice a day.

What ...

How Can I Stop My 1 Year Old Australian Sheppard From Nipping  Our 1 year old Australian Sheppard (Blue Merle purebred) became part of our family 6-months ago. Her previous owner was very ill and could not look after ...

Nipping And Snarling At My 13 Year Old Lab  Why, for no apparent reason, my Aussie will just go after my older Labrador nipping, snarling, growling and my Lab, who really could eat him for lunch,...

How To Stop My Aussie From Play Biting Our Mini Dashound?  Our 2 year old female Aussie will not stop play biting and dragging around our 10 month old male Mini Dashound by his neck and collar!! I'm afraid she ...

12 Week Old Blue Merle Female Got Parvo  Misty got her 1st Parvo shot from the owners I purchased her from, and received her second shot September 15, I don't know where my 12 week old blue merle ...

Mini Aussie or Australian Shepherd?  Just curious... My puppy is 7 months old, not overweight, and she weighs 43 pounds. Her parents were both classified as Mini Aussies (her genealogy is ...

Learning To Chill Or Settle Without Being In Crate  We have a 11 month old male Aussie, and he has not learned how to settle down or chill. We have to put him in his crate for him to relax. Is this normal,...

I Have A Female Black Tri That I Bred With A Male Red-tri And She Had 8 Blue Merles. How Could This Happen?  I have a female Black Tri that I bred with a male Red-Tri and she had 8 Blue Merles, 5 females and 3 males. She also had one black-tri that died at birth....

Bum High  My 5 month old Aussie has a high bum, is this just a stage of puppyhood that he will grow out of? He has his first show in a month and am worried he will ...

Projected Adult Weight  I have what I think is a Toy Aussie... she is 6 lbs 6 oz at 17 weeks. I would like to know her projected adult weight.

How To Get Them To Like Chocolate Labs?  My question is that my Australian Shepard gets into fights with my Chocolate Labs over bones and food how can I resolve this problem?

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What's The Best Dog Food To Feed My Aussie During Pregnacy? How Much Exercise?  What's the best dog food to feed my Aussie during pregnancy? Whelping date is 11/26/11. To insure a healthy litter of puppies I want to make sure she gets ...

Puppy Energy Or Behavioral Problem  My 11 week old puppy (mostly Australian Shepherd) seems to be getting more hyper and not minding as well as she did in her earlier weeks! She just won'...

Spay And Neuter My Mini Aussie  What age should I spay and neuter my Mini Aussie?

Looking To Guess The Size Of An 8 Week Old Aussie Puppy   My wife and I are getting our Aussie pup on October 30th and we had planned to bring the pup out for Halloween with the kids. My question to all the Aussie ...

Our Aussie Is Starved For Affection And Timid  We just got our Aussie. He is almost 2 years old. He has been living at a farm for his entire life, and has not been trained at all. He is very needy and ...

Australian Shepherd Puppy Stages  Hi, I'm Kylie. I live in New Castle, Indiana and I got my Aussie, Millie when she was 6 weeks old. She is now 7 weeks old, and I was wondering what their ...

Get Another Aussie?  Hello, me and my husband have a 10 month old Aussie named Saige. We recently ran into the gal we got her from and turns out her mom had another litter ...

Hair Pulling  My 11 month old Aussie is pulling out the hair on his left foot where his pad is and its causing his pad to bleed really bad, what am I doing wrong and ...

What Would The Height and Weight Of An Aussie And Aussie Mini Mix Be When Fully Grown?  We have an Aussie Shepherd female who has a Mini Aussie father and a Aussie mother. How tall and how much will she weigh when fully grown?

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7 Week Old Aussie Nipping And Growling  My husband and I have had our black tri Aussie male puppy for a little over a week. We love having him in our family. He is super smart, playful, and can ...

Urinary Problem  I just rescued an 8 mo old male. He is urinating at the drop of a hat in the house. I know he is somewhat timid and we are really giving a lot of positive ...

Use Of Benadryl For Dogs  We have heard that a large number of medicines can be toxic to Aussies. We have heard too that Benadryl would be beneficial for an itching problem as well ...

Young Aussie Bitch Bites Chunks Of Wood Of Her Dog House  I rescued a female Australian Shepherd by July 31 this year 2011.The owners who had three dogs moved out of their house with two of them and left her tied ...

Attachment Issues  My 6 month old red tri male Aussie seems to be having attachment issues. I got him at 16 weeks. When I got him he was so terrified and not very well socialized....

Australian Shepherd Jumping  My daughter moved to NYC and left her year old with us. We love her but she jumps and I am afraid that it could end up in a lawsuit. I know she is excited ...

My Aussie Is Growling At Me!  This is getting worse! When we approach her to give her a pet of affection, she growls at me and the kids. We are not rough and her breeder has described ...

Itchy Aussie!  I have a female Mini Aussie who is just over a year old. She has always been an itchy dog, but it has been getting worse lately. It seems like she is ...

Barking When People Come to Visit  My dog, Max, is a 10 year old mini Aussie - great, great dog, but why does he single out one of my friends and bark at him? Also, lately he occasionally ...

Chocolate And Dogs - Is It Really Poison To Them?  Is it true that chocolate is poison to a dog?

See: Dogs and Chocolate and Other Dangerous Foods For Dogs

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Are Australian Shepards Afraid Of Water?  My dog is an Australian Shepard and he's afraid of water terribly. Do you have any reasons why?

Abused Australian Shepard  We just got a 10 month old Australian Shepard and he was a cattle dog until we got him. Now he has 10 acres to run and play on. Very loving and eager to ...

Australian Shepherd Aggression  My 10 week old male Aussie seems very aggressive at times. He will growl, snarl and bite at me and my 4 year old son for no apparent reason - like when ...

What's The Best Soft Dog Food?   What's the best soft dog food?

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18 Week Old Mini Aussie Aggressive  How should I handle my 18 week old pup from growling and biting when I need to take something away from him? Several times I needed to take something like ...

How Old Should My Dog Be To Start Playing With The Frisbee?  Hello all! My 10 month old Australian Shepherd, Mason, really likes to play with the Frisbee. I enjoy playing with him too! He is really good at it, but ...

Tail Docking  I have heard that it is quite difficult to find an Aussie who has not had their tail docked (as it is usually done at such a young age). I am looking to ...

Mini Aussie In Heat  How long will my Mini Aussie be in heat for?

Paraylsis In My Dog  About 1 year ago I brought my Aussie to vet. Vomiting, diarrhea weakness loss weight. Test after test couldn't find out what was wrong. Tried all different ...

Hip Dysplasia Australian Shepherd  Are Aussies prone to hip dysplasia? I know that if I want to breed my girl I should test her hips, but I'm not just concerned about breeding; I am worried ...

Breeding Age For Mini Australian Sheperd  How old should a Mini Australian Sheperd be when you breed her for the first time?

Questions About Your Aussie? Australian Shepherd Lover's Guide ...

Coat Question  I'm a bit curious, how long does it normally take for a coat to fully grow? It looks like my dog is getting more hair around his legs and near his neck ...

Aussie Games :-)  Aussies will sometimes make up "games". My 6-month old has made one that is kind of cute but also a bit annoying. She likes to get a toy or rope or ball ...

What Happens When They Come Into Heat?  What happens when they come into heat?

Questions About Your Aussie? Australian Shepherd Lover's Guide To Australian Shepherd Training & Care

Feeding Puppies  Our 10 week old Mini eats constantly. What is the proper amount to feed him?

Is It A Good Idea To Get An Australian Shepherd?  I am hopelessly in love with Austrailian Shepards. I have never owned one and currently live in an apartment. We are looking to get a house at the end ...

How Often Should You Walk A Puppy  How often should I walk my Aussie puppy?

Puppy Food?  My fiance and I have a 20 wk old Aussie. This being his 4th Aussie, I've let him take the reigns on the particulars of the little guys rearing so far. However,...

Puppy Biting, Nipping And Biting Ankles  My 11 week old Aussie Miyla is really playful and energetic but even with all the toys she has she still seems to want to bite and nip at my hands and ...

Which Gender Should I Choose?  I have a two year old Aussie female now and I am looking to get another Aussie pup. The dog I have now is spayed, (she was spayed before her first heat)...

Scratching & Losing Fur  My Australian Shepherd is 4 years old. She's been scratching alot, extreme shedding and has some bald spots on her hind quarters. She does not have fleas....

Australian Shepherd Aggression  My Australian Shepherd is 9 years old and has recently been showing aggressive, unpredictable behavior especially towards children and adult males. She ...

How Can I Get Her To Quit Barking?  I got my pup in March and I would say she's 6 1/2 months now. At night it seems she will not be quiet. She's very obedient during the day. She acts better ...

9 Week Australian Shepherd Pup  My Australian Shepherd puppy hates to go outside. I try taking her for a walk and she fights the leash or cries the whole time. An when I take her outside ...

How Do You Socialize A Four Month Old Aussie Who's Never Been Out Of The Kennel  I just got a 4 month old female Aussie that is frightened of everyone. I don't think she was ever let out of the kennel and he said he sold all of the ...

Itchy Skin  My Aussie wont stop scratching. We've changed her food, I give her fish oil pills, we use special shampoo, I've given her Benadryl. She is miserable ...

Giardia Exposure  I may have just exposed my 6 month old Aussie to Giardia. I took her for the first time to a dog park. It had large swampy areas and large areas of standing ...

New Aussie Pup Jumping, Grabbing, Mouthing  I have a 9/10 week blue merle Aussie we just adopted. Sometimes when my 7 year old daughter walks by our pup jumps on her, grabs her leg with his paws ...

Can I Use Frontline Top Spot On My 10 Month Old Mini Aussie?  I have heard that I should not use Frontline Plus on my Aussie, so I wanted to know if the Frontline Top Spot was safe to use.

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Why Does She Chew Up Her Bedding?  I have a 8 month old female Aussie. I work 10 hour days and she is crated only until my husband comes home at noon and is home with her until I get home ...

Is Your Aussie A Little Stinky?  Okay this is my first Aussie I have had many other dogs and he is great except for being a little bit stinky mostly from the back end. I have given him ...

Why Does Loki From Portugal Have A Tail? He's A Beautiful Dog But Are They Bred Differently Over There?  It was great to see the Australian Sheperd win Best In Show at the National Dog Show. They are undoubtedly the best.

Questions About Your Aussie?...

Non-Stop Barking In The Car  Merlin came from a kennel. Was soo happy to get "home" approx. a year later he startd barking in the car. It can drive one nuts as they are loud! Anyone ...

Please Help Me Come Up With A Name For My Aussie Blue Merle Female  Should I name her a girlie name or I was thinking something along the line of an outdoor name. She's so beautiful I want a special name. I had Kylie ...

Matting  I thought I was diligent about brushing my beautiful Aussie... I discovered large matts under her fur on her hind end on both sides - you know the area....

Help!! Reaction To Advantix Treatments  I have an 11 month old black tri Australian Shepherd that after the 3rd Advantix treatment started pacing around and was very unsettled and the only relief ...

Aussie Size Question  I was wondering if someone could post some information regarding puppy age vs weight and size. I have a 15 wk old red merle (Millie) and she only weighs ...

Puppies Only Eat A Few Bites At A Time!  I have 2 Mini's, male and female. They are 16 weeks old. But from the time I've had them (8 weeks old) They only eat a few bites or piece of kibble at ...

Stanger Aggression  I have a 6 month old blue merle male Mini Aussie who has stranger aggression and has snapped at a few of my friends. As long as they do not try to touch ...

Canine Epilepsy   My Aussie has idiopathic canine epilepsy. We have been struggling with this for a couple of years now. Currently we have been fortunate to have some good ...

Smiling???  My Aussie keeps showing his teeth when happy or content. It looks like he's smiling. I've never had an Aussie before this one. Is this a common trait?

Australian Shepherd Exercise: How Far, How Soon  How far should I run with my 4 month old Aussie?

Aussie Crated During Work  I have a 4.5 month old Australian Shepherd that I came into from a home that could not care for her. My plan was to find her a good home, but we have now ...

A Chaser!  Help! My 10 month old mini Aussie barks, growls and chases kids, cars, people and anything else that moves! He does this both on the leash and in our ...

Chasing a Frisbee  Hey, I have a 14 week old male Aussie who doesn't seem interested in chasing a ball or Frisbee. The other two Aussies I had, both female were all about ...

Thinning Coat  My Aussie was a year old at the end of May. She was growing well and a happy dog. I have been using a FURminator on her to try to help decrease the ...

Crating My Puppy At Night  I've had Milo for 3 days. He's 8 weeks old and he goes nuts at night. Not whining but consistent barking in his crate for hours. I don't know what to do....

Coat Is Turning White On Head And Around The Eyes Of My 3 1/2 Year Old Miniature Aussie  Coat is turning white on head and around the eyes of my 3 1/2 year old Miniature Aussie. Does anyone know why this is happening? He is otherwise a very ...

13 Week Aussie Pup  Hi, I recently purchased a male 13 week Aussie pup, about 5 days ago. He is very laid back and calm. He's also very sweet. I have a couple questions however,...

What Is The Difference Between A Mini Australian Shepherd And Australian Shepherd  We're considering adding an Australian Shepherd to our family and was wondering if there is a difference between a mini and standard shepherd.


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14 Week Old Aussie Shepherd Peeing  We have a 14 week old Aussie Shepherd who pees when someone comes in the house... even though we have gotten company to not get excited over her. Any time ...

Was Black Now Brown Fur  I have a blue merle aussie and her black fur is brown from the sun, how can I make it black again?

Brooke

10 Week Toy Aussie Ears?  My 10 week Toy Aussie ears stand straight up and I want them to fold over? Should I tape them? Or will they change?

Escape Artist From All Kennels  I have spent hundreds of dollars on crates from wire type to AKC reg type of hard plastic with only a wire door. He had the plastic ones with wire doors ...

Dog Gets Into Stuff He Shouldn't - Grabs Things From Table, Etc.  Our shepherd is 1 & 1/2 years old. He is very sweet, but causing a lot of stress in our home. We cannot leave him alone because he is always getting ...

Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies  My 7 month old Mini Aussie has tested positive for Candida (yeast infection) and also is very low in required enzymes.

I was advised to try Herbal ...

AussieDoodle Biting  We just welcomed a seven month old Aussiedoodle in to our home a couple weeks ago and he has started biting my 10 year old son... he plays with him, pets ...

At What Age Does A Female Get Her Full Size And Weight?  We are going to get a 16 mth old Aussie female. She weighs about 30 pounds now. At what age will she reach her max size?

Is A Muzzle OK To Use On A 7 Month Old Aussie That Bites?  My 7 month old female Aussie is in classes. Her teething process is over. About once per week I get a bad bite while walking her. Last night, I was ...

Can You Shave Your Australian Sheperd  Can you shave your Australian Sheperd? I hope so because I did and I don't want anything to happen to him.


Questions About Your Aussie? Australian ...

Aussie Herding Other Dogs  I have a 2-year old male who is well behaved and very social with people and animals. However, his herding instinct tends to kick in when we go to the ...

Pinkish Nose  I have a mini Aussie now 7 months old. I have noticed that the white fur on of her nose has an underlying pink color that sometimes get pinker in color....

Our Australian Shepherd, "Ghost" Is 6 Months Old Today  Our Australian Shepherd is 6 months old today. We understand that she should start her periods anytime now. Please tell us what to expect and how long ...

Australian Shepherd Breeding Size  I have a male Aussie that is now 7 months old. The breeder I got him from said his mother was 20 inches at the withers and his father was 23 inches at ...

Losing Weight, Yet Energetic  My 14 mo. old Aussie, male, is losing weight. He is full of energy, but has become picky with his food. Does not have diarrhea, but his stools seems smaller,...

My New Aussie Pup Wont Quit Barking!  I just recently got an Aussie pup. Her mother quit feeding the litter at 4 weeks, so my pup is only 5 weeks old. My problem is that she is ALWAYS whining/...

Australian Shepherd Has Patellar Luxation  My Aussie has patellar luxation , but the vet didn't want to do anything just yet. I figure she'll eventually need surgery. When is the best time to ...

Help, My Beloved 3 Year Old Weasel Has Been Diagnosed With IMHA  I am so destroyed. What can be done? I have read all the "mainstream vet websites about treatment. Steroids, transfusions, death! Does anybody know of ...

Grabbing Other Dog Around Neck And Cheek  I adopted a Australian Shepherd pup, she's 5 months old, from the pound last week. We also have a 1 year old German Shepherd. My question, when I let them ...

6 Month Old Training  I have a 6 month old Aussie mix and he is very timid. I was just curious as to what is the best way of beginning to train him?

Questions About Your ...

Stand/Stay?  How do I get my Aussie teenager to stand/stay. I have tried and he just stands still for seconds. I need longer time than that. Any suggestions?

Joyce ...

Australian Shepherd vs. North American Australian Shepherd  I'm new to the world of Australian Shepherds. How will I know if my Bella is a AS or NAAS? She is currently 6 months old. Anything you can tell me would ...

How Big Should A Aussie Be  We have a Aussie, named Auzza and she is going to be 9 months on August 16. We bought her from a breeder here locally, but had no papers. I personally ...

Third Female?  We already have 2 females… one is 7 the other is almost a year. They get on well enough but they aren't thick as thieves.

We are thinking of getting ...

Would An Aussie Do Well In An Apartment?  I've never owned/trained a dog before, but lately feel myself being pulled in that direction when I saw an Aussie on TV for the first time. They're just ...

Potty Training A 9 Month Old Mini Aussie  We just rescued a Mini Aussie and she is a sweetheart. We are having trouble trying to get her potty trained. Her previous owners had her using pads ...

How Do You Give A Puppy Cut To An Aussie?  How do you give an Australian Shepard a puppy cut? I think my blue merle would look great and feel better without all that fur.

Female Australian Shepherd Has Never Been In Heat At 12 Months  What should I do if my female Australian Shepherd has never been in heat at 12 months? (we need her for breeding)

Blowing Coat  I have two Australian Shepherds that have blown their coats. One is 6 years old and the other is 15 months. I am currently showing in conformation and ...

Focus Problems  My Blue Merle Aussie is about one year and two months old. He listens VERY well and is VERY smart. The only problem I've recently come across is that he ...

How Old Does My Female Australian Shepherd Have To Be To Breed Her?  I want my female Aussie to have puppies, and she's a year old. But I don't want to hurt her by making her have babies to early. So how old does she have ...

Our Aussie Bailey Had A Seizure  He had a seizure for about 2 min this morning. We took him to the vet but he said they don't do nothing unless he has another one and that very common ...

How Do I Tell If My Mini Aussie Is In Heat?  How do I tell if my Mini Aussie is in heat? How often should she come into heat?

Mini Aussie  When I got my Mini Aussie puppy he was a total fluff ball! I mean PUFFED! Now he's 5 months old and he's gotten tall (14 inches) and although his hair ...

Getting Puppy Into Swimming  My puppy Pepper doesn't like water, but I really want her to learn not to be afraid and be more of a swimming pup! Does anyone know how to get her in the ...

Should I Get An Aussie? HELP  I live in a suburb. I go to school during the day but my dad could let it outside while I'm gone in our fenced in yard. We have a Springer Spaniel who ...

Finding A Show Quality Female  Where can I find a show quality female without a co-ownership agreement?

Spots On White Marking  I recently got my AKC registered red tri Aussie pup and was wondering if anyone else has seen this before. He has a few brown spots on his face on the ...

Fear-Aggressive Aussie Pup Help?  Hi! I have a ten month old spayed Aussie. She's my baby, and she's very, very smart. But she does have a few issues we're having a really hard time working ...

Flea Control  Is K9 Advantix ll ok to use on Australian Shepherds?

Testicles Coming In  It appears that my 7 month old Aussie either has only one testicle or they are very small. Is this unusual? At what age should they start to appear?


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How To Get My Dog Interested In Frisbee Or Fetching A Ball  I have a 18 mo Aussie and he has no interest in fetching a Frisbee or a ball. Does anyone have any advice on how to get him interested in a ball or Frisbee....

Aussie With Allergies  Our Aussie will not stop scratching no matter what we try. She does not have fleas and we brush her and she gets a bath every 2 weeks (with sensitive ...

Help With Skittish Pup  Will neutering my boy help him with his skittishness? He is 11 months old. He is a sweetheart, but whenever, people come to the house and visit, he gets ...

Australian Shepherds With Epilepsy  My 6 year old blue merle has had epilepsy since she was a year old and was wondering what anyone knows about this. She has some very bad seizures and is ...

Mini Aussie With Sudden Loss Of Energy  Latte is a 3 1/2 Mini Aussie. Suddenly, she has lost energy, and is only good for one Frisbee toss before she rests, and pants. No loss of appetite, and ...

Stick Tights And Cuckleburs  My Aussie loves to run through the weeds but I am about ready to change her name from Roxy to Stick Tight as soon as I get her combed out she goes right ...

Aussie Will Not Stop Chewing  My Aussie will not stop chewing on her legs and paws. Almost to the point there is no hair.

5 Month Old Aussie Jumping All Over People  My Puppy, Pepper, jumps all over people! It's her only flaw, but it is really annoying. Help!!! Oh and she is a 5 mo old female blue merle if that helps....

Possible Common Causes For Aussie's Death  We rescued our Aussie, Border Collie mix when she was two.

Last night she died and we don't know why. She wasn't feeling well, was lying around. I called ...

Over Portective  My Mini Aussie is loving and playful but sometimes seems unsure of strangers and he makes me nervous when guests come over because I don't think he would ...

What Are Some Good Mentally Stimulating Toys For My 18 Month Aussie?  What are some good mentally stimulating toys for my 18 month Aussie? We already have the Kong, and several Frisbee's, balls, and empty water bottle stuffed ...

Potty Training  I have a 1 1/2 yr old male Aussie. His name is Anali and I am having a horrible time potty training him. He eliminates in the house multiple times a day ...

6 Month Old Female Aussie Turns On Me  My purebred Australian Shepherd is ending the teething process. She is extremely mouthy at times. She focuses well on long walks but sometimes will stop ...

Help. Is This A Purebred Aussie?  Are these Aussies? 4 females!!! Australian Shepherd puppies on eBay Classifieds http://ebayc.us/12599903

Feeding A 6 Month Old Male  How much kibble to feed a six month old 50lb male, per day?

Sight Issues With Merle/Merle Miniature Australian Shepherd  Hello, I have an 8 month old Miniature Aussie. She is a blue merle without any brown marking, her mother was a red merle and father a blue merle. I was ...

Is It Too Late To Start Dog Frisbee?  I have a red merle Australian Shepherd named Dakota. He 2 years, and 6 months old. Anyway I was watching Disney channel and a boy had an Aussie named Gunner,...

Flea and Tick Protection Severe Allergic Reaction  Is it true that Australian Shepherds and Collies have a susceptibility to a severe reaction to some flea and tick protection? My 9 year old female Aussie ...

Dog Trainers  Hi, I need to locate a trainer for my 2 1/2 yr old Aussie. He is very protective and is aggressive towards people that come to our home and walk in front ...

Dog Bit My 13 Year Old Son  My Miniature Aussie bit my 13 year old son. My son was creeping behind me and jumped up to scare me. My dog bit him on the leg. He immediately knew ...

When To Switch An Aussie Pup To Adult Dog Food And When To Have Female Pup Spayed  The breeder recommended switching my pup to adult food at 4 to 5 months so that bones and cartilage grow at proper pace to muscles and organs. I have read ...

Aussie Flu?  My family just went through a round of a summer cold and this morning our 6 month old Aussie had two loose stools and even vomited a little bit of stomach ...

Reason For Aggression In A Year Old Aussie  Does an Aussie that bites the children in a family do so because of the genetics of the parents?

Neither of the parents have bitten anyone but we have ...

Is My New Aussie Crossed Or Under Weight?  I am new to the Aussie breed. I rescued this little guy and have named him Scooter. Because he is a rescue, I am unsure of his background. The vet said ...

Housetraining Problems, Help!  I have two Aussie Shepards... first one is five years old... pretty laid back no problems.

Second dog is a puppy, she is now 8 months old and is still ...

Does Your Aussie Escape Your Yard When Left Alone?  I am getting an Aussie and we have a a brick fence with wooden gates. Our lowest part of the fence is about 4 foot six. I'm worried that I won't be able ...

What Are The Benefits To Registering?  Why should one register? I just am not sure.

Docking The Tail  Just got an Aussie, who I think is great. However I did not realize how important a tail was for dog communication. I really miss seeing a good wag. I ...

How Much Does A Toy Australian Shepherd Weigh At 6 Weeks?  How much does a Toy Australian Shepherd weigh at 6 weeks? Measurements?

Spaying  Just had my 7 month old Mini Aussie spayed. Immediately after the surgery she started urinating (or leaking) while sleeping. I just wonder if this is caused ...

Puppy Won't Come  My 13 week old Aussie puppy doesn't come when I call her. She will come to about 2 feet away and when I go to pet her or pick her up she runs from me....

Puppy Ears  I have a 3 month old Aussie. Over the past few weeks I've noticed one of her ears is sticking up. Will she grow out of this or is that the way she will ...

Puppy Needs To Lose Weight  My 7 month old Aussie now weighs 57 pounds and is 20 inches tall. We go to the dog park every other day and he has daily walks, plus play time (catching ...

Aussie puppy  I have just got an Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy and she is wonderful. She is practically house broke and she is only 9 weeks old. The dilemma ...

How To Find A Groomer For A Very Aggressive, Older Aussie Rescue?  My 11 year old Aussie/Golden Retriever, Broccoli, who I adopted after Thanksgiving is extremely aggressive when touched in many ways. I found out after ...

Is There A Short Haired Aussie?  We have two lovely sisters in shelter, but they are short haired. They have the color and the eyes.

Puppy Weight And Probable Adult Weight  I am curious and a tiny bit concerned about my puppy's weight and size and what her adult size may be. Both of her parents weighed exactly 66 pounds, (NOT ...

Show Names?   I'm showing my dog in fair and for fun I want to make up a show name. His name is Dakota and he is a red Merle Aussie, any names?

New Puppy Weight Question  Our puppy was given to us, and the person got her from a backyard breeder. So we don't have much info about her background. Supposedly she is 9 1/2 weeks ...

8 Month Old Australian Shepherd Gets Diarrhea  This is a question. My 8 month old Australian Shepherd gets diarrhea frequently. Today I noticed it had mucus and he vomited yellowish frothy liquid. He ...

Mini Aussie Puppy Running From Me  My puppy runs from me when I try to pet him or pick him up. Seems like a game to her. How do I stop this behavior?

Biting  How do I stop my dog from biting people?

Housebreaking Crate Training  We have a 9 week old red tri color Mini named ROJO. He is doing well with the housebreaking. What is the longest he should be able to hold his pee when ...

8 Month Old Aussie With A Yellowish Eye Discharge  My 8 month old male blue merle has a yellowish discharge from both eyse mostly in morning but some throughout day. My vet said not to worry if it does ...

Exercising Your Australian Shepherd From Puppyhood - Adulthood  Hello, I will be getting an Australian Shepherd puppy in 1 month, I would like to ask, how do you exercise your Australian Shepherd? I live in a medium ...

My 4 Mo Old Aussie Doesn't Have Longer Fur Yet, Will It Ever?  My 4 month old Aussie, named Zoey, seems to have a coat that grows slower than other pups I have seen. Her litter mate came into the vet I work at the ...

Aussie Won't Potty... At All  My boyfriend and I adopted a 5 yo female Australian Shepherd this weekend and she refuses to go potty while on leash. We live in an apartment, so we don'...

Sufficient Exercise For 5 Month Old Miniature Aussie Shepherd Puppy  I have a 5-month old Miniature Australian Shepherd and would like to know how many kilometers I can safely walk my puppy each day "in total" without damaging ...

Will Nuetering Change His Tenacity?  I have an amazing 9 months old male Aussie. Totally obedient, plays frisbee like there is no tomorrow. When playing, his entire body shakes, eyes on the ...

Pregnant Australian Shepherd Activity  How much activity should a pregnant Aussie get? She still wants to chase the Frisbee and even jumps. However she gets tired much sooner. She is now showing,...

How To Tell If Your Aussie Is Stressed?  I was at the vet this week and was told that Aussie's eyes get red when they are stressed. (of course it could be from allergies too) but I never knew ...

Puppy Names  Need a list of names for a male pup.


Note from Anton: You've come to the right place! Here is a link to our page with hundreds of puppy names: Favorite ...

Bought A Pup, Not Sure If She Is Actually An Australian Shepherd  Hi, my name is Ethan and I just bought an Australian Shepherd (the person that sold her to me said that the pup was a pure bred, Australian Shepherd)

Funny ...

Mini Aussie In Brooklyn, NY - Nips At People On The Street! City Dog Problem!  I adopted my Mini Aussie from a rescue group when he was a little over 2 years of age -- almost a year ago. He came from Maine. I live in Brooklyn, NY....

6 Week Old Australian Shepherd - Timid and Hot  I have a 6 week old Australian Shepherd. He is very timid and seems to be hot all the time.

Selective Aggression  The dog (Goose) stays at my parent's house on the farm when I have to travel in my job. He does fine there, but when I bring him home to my apartment,...

How Much Food?  How much food should I give a male 12 week old? The last owner just left food out and the pups ate at their leisure. I was thinking twice a day but not ...

4 Yr Old Aussie Having Issues Getting Up After A Nap  I have an Aussie that just turned 4 and about 3 weeks ago I noticed he had some issues getting up from a nap... I took him to the vet and they seemed to ...

My Aussie Puppy's Face Half White, Half Black - Health Issues?  My Aussie puppy has a half white face half black and the rest of her is black except for some white on her chest. Are there any health issues with the ...

Australian Shepherd Haircut  My red tri got a haircut and I hate it! His body is now a light cream color, much different from his previous red color. Will it grow back the same color ...

Aussie Puppy Nose  My puppy Abby is 9 months old. Her nose has been almost solid black except around the nostrils since she was 3 or 4 months old. Last week I noticed the ...

Need Help With Getting Papers  I was given 2 pure breed females one that just recently had 8 pups 3 of them brown. My wife and I were to receive papers on the females thus making the ...

Red Tri With Dual Blue Eyes  Hi, I have a medium red tri puppy that is 5 weeks. At this time both of his eyes are blue. Is this unusual? I have raised Aussies for several years and ...

Jobs For Australian Shepherds?  I am getting two Aussies in a couple weeks, but I was just wondering what types of jobs, other than search and rescue and herding, I could have my pups ...

Aussie A Right Choice To Me?  First of all sorry for my English, I am from Chile and speak Spanish.

I would like to know if an Aussie would be a good dog for me. I have already read ...

Scardey-Dog  Hi! Our 8 mo old Toy Aussie is a wonderful dog... except... she is SUPER scared of unfamiliar people as well as kids. We know being cautious of unfamiliar ...

Barking Behavior  How to train this kind of dog on barking problems?

Help Me Find What My Aussie Is Mixed With  We have a 17 month Aussie Mix. He is quite big and is a Blue Merle color. We want to know if anyone can guess what he is mixed with?

BET Lines  Can anyone tell me what these puppies come from and what "strong BET lines" means?

Chewing  My 9 week old puppy chews everything in sight. How can I stop it?

Cheeky Miniature Australian Sheperd  When I correct my Mini from jumping on me or biting me she barks and tries to nip at my hands. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I should handle ...

Summer Haircut  My husband cut my Aussie's beautiful fur down to about 1 inch even though I told him not to. Will it grow back and how long will it take?

Overweight Aussie  I have a male Australian Shepherd who currently weighs 76 pounds. I know a typical male Aussie is supposed to weigh between 50-65 pounds so I'm a bit concerned ...

Excessive Barking When Someone Is Talking To Me At The Front Door  What should I do when my five month old blue merle barks excessively when someone is at the door? Have you ever heard of a five month old with a limp?

Constant Panting  My Aussie is constantly panting. She is also very timid. Is this a trait and is it normal?

Lazy Or Problem?  My 4 year old Aussie has started laying around all day watching everything with sad eyes. He does get up and play, usually in the evening with our 1 year ...

Need Some Help/Tips On Dog Herding Chi  How can I keep my 9 month old boy from herding my 2 and 1/2 year old Chi? It is getting very frustrating for the little guy, who is starting to retaliate,...

Possessiveness Or Aggression  Hi Aussie Lovers

I just got a 5 month old Mini Aussie, which I’ve had for about a week. He is a very smart and loving dog. He was attached to me within ...

Keeping My Aussie Busy  Hello everyone:

We have a 9 year old female Aussie, who is a puppy mill rescue. Because of this she never learned how to play, ie retrieving etc, and ...

Aussie Pregnancy  How can we tell if our Miniature Aussie is pregnant. We have noticed her nipples are growing and we have her in a fenced in yard but that doesn't mean ...

Grooming For Warm Weather  What is the best way to thin my dog's hair to prepare him for 90 degree weather?

Adopted Australian Shepherd, How Do I Know For Sure?  I adopted an Australian Shepherd puppy, but since it is a rescue how do I know for sure it is an Australian Shepherd and not a Border Collie or even an ...

Fear Of New People  We found what appears to be an Australian Shepherd. She was scared of us at first and would not come near us except to go outside. After a couple of days ...

Aussie Help With Socialization And Anxiety  We got Ruby about a week and half ago. She's 15 months old. We were told when we got her that she was cautious of other dogs but not aggressive. We didn'...

Is The Aussie A Good Family Dog?  My family is considering getting an Aussie. We had heard good things about the breed, but now that we've put a deposit down for one, I'm hearing nothing ...

How Old Do Mini Australian Sheperds Have To Be To Be Abile To Breed?  I have a Mini Aussie and she is 11 months old. When will I be able to get her bred?

Herding And Shedding  We are thinking about adopting an Aussie. I have five children. The youngest two are 5 and 7 years old. I am concerned about the dog trying to herd them....

Adding Another Dog To The Family  I have a wonderful 4 yr old male Aussie mix, we are thinking of adding another Aussie to the family, what is the best for the dog I already have. Should ...

Saw A Problem Today  My Aussie who be a year old on June 3rd loves to run and play with the Lab next store. They are the same age. Today, my neighbors had company and one ...

One Ear Sticks Up  Occasionally, my pups ear sticks up. Is it against breed standard now??? It happens often but the other one never does.

Leash Training A 5 Month Old Aussie  My husband and I just got a Miniature Aussie this morning from a rescue. He has never had a collar or leash on before. He is comfortable with the collar ...

Red Merle Has Kinda Bald Spot On His Nose?  I just adopted a 9 month old red merle Aussie. When we first got him we thought he might have gotten scratched by some previous cats he was living with ...

Considering Australian Shepherd And Want To Make Sure Of Fitment  I am inquiring to check fitment of this breed considering it is a 97-98% match in four out of five animal planet's dog breed selection. When I to commit ...

Feeding A 10 Week Old Puppy  I'm puppysitting my 10 wk old grandpuppy this weekend and she eats Diamond Puppy Food. How much should she be fed daily?

Looking For A Companion  I am interested in finding a Blue Merle tri Austrialian Shepherd. I would prefer the tail not docked. Is there anyone who has one for sale in the midwest ...

My 8 Week Old Aussie's Right Ear Has Suddenly Flopped Foward  My 8 week old Aussie's right ear has suddenly flopped forward. Both ears flop down but, the right one is suddenly almost over his eye. Any suggestion ...

How Short Should I Have My Vet Cut My Aussies Tails?  The mom was a rescue and I think I will have more luck finding them homes if I get their tails docked but I don't know how short to have them done and ...

12 Week Old Aussie Mix Sleeps All The Time  My 12 week old Australian Shepard mix sleeps all the time.

Grain Allergies in Aussies  How common are grain allergies in Aussies? Our 13 yr old Aussie/Lab mix Molly suffered for years with skin problems. We spent thousands on Vet bills and ...

Why Won't My Aussie Bring The Toy All The Way Back To Me?  Anyone know why my otherwise VERY smart 5 year old Australian Shepherd WILL NOT bring a ball or Frisbee (or whatever you are throwing) all the way back ...

Potty Time  How often should a 4 month old Aussie pup poop in a day? Our pup Willow is fed twice a day, once in the morning, once in the evening but she poops (good,...

Toy Aussie With Bloody Stool  Long story short in Jan 2011 I got my Toy Aussie Marley spay at the local SPCA. Three days later surprise! Marley had kennel cough. Marley was given 50 ...

Food Schedule  How often and what should I be feeding a 9 week old Austrailian Shepherd?

1 Year Old Male Won't Potty In Dog Run  We have a 1 yo male Aussie/Lab mix. We adopted him at 5 mo, and he was fully potty-trained. We have a fenced dog run behind our attached garage, about ...

Aggressive Toward Older Men  I have a two year old female Aussie (Lila who is loving and affectionate toward people and animals however, she sometimes barks and nips at older men. It ...

Clipping In Warm Weather  Been researching and there seems to be quite a variety of opinions on clipping Aussies in the warm weather. What do the majority of people do?

I live ...

Miniature Aussies - What's A Good Mix?  I love the idea of a Miniature Australian Shepherd. We are a very active family with four kids, so he'll get a lot of exercise. And never be left alone ...

Breeding Questions  1) If I breed a black tri to a red tri will I get black tri and or red tri puppies.

2) If a male was with the female one time on Feb 15 but the litter ...

Rescued Aussie  My husband brought home an Australian Shepherd from our local dog shelter. I took him to the vet the next day. We had him neutered, vaccinated, and he ...

Why Wont My Aussie's Hair Grow Long?  My Aussie's hair is so short and wont really grow, I brush her often and she still is losing hair like you wouldn't believe. I have her on Taste of the ...

Just Pee Already  My four month old puppy refuses to go pee or poop period and he eats and drinks regularly anybody experience this?

Safe Medication - Trifexis  Is Trifexis safe for Aussie's?

Dog Lunging At Other Pets and Children  I have an approx. 2 yr old Australian Shepherd/Collie mix that is a rescue. I have had her for 4 months now. She lunges at other dogs, cats, etc, and is ...

Puppy And Submissive Urination  Hi there, I have an incredible 10 week old Aussie pup. She is very well mannered, easy going (so far) girl. She eagerly goes to meet new people and other ...

Help Me With My Aussie! Many Questions  I have many questions about Australian Shepherds

1) How do you help turn off the Aussie's instinct to herd, herd, and HERD some more? I don't mind the ...

Docking Tails  Do you have to dock their tail? We rescued an 8 week old puppy from the animal shelter. Her tail is not docked.

5 Month Old Shakes While She Sleeps  5 month old Australian Shepherd shakes when she is asleep. Is this a problem of concern?

Unsociable Australian Shepherd  My 5 month old Aussie does NOT like being social! I have tried since he was 9 weeks old and he refuses to be friendly with anyone (human or animal) other ...

My 5 Month Old Is Starting To Growl At My Children  My 5 month old is starting to growl at my children for trying to kiss her or just pet her.

Australian Shepherd Tail  Are Australian Shepherd puppies born with a bobbed tail or is it cut?

Aussie Fur  At what age does the fur lengthen on an Aussie? Are there short haired versions of this breed?

Barking  I have 3 Aussies. Bear (front right) only barks if there is a real threat. Ozzie (in the back) barks at anything and everything. Maggie (front left) barks ...

Do They EVER Get Tired?  I'm tired. My first walk is at 5 a.m. Second is off leash walk at 7 a.m. (about 1/2 hour). Third is walk to Post Office (about 5 blocks one way). Forth ...

Anyone Have The Problem Of Their Dog Eating From Other Dogs' Bowls?  My boy Cooper is 7 months now, and he has taken to wanting to eat from the other dogs bowls, even though his bowl is full and its all the same food. He ...

At What Age Do Aussies Calm Down?  At what age will my Aussie calm down?

6 Month Old Very Clingy  We have a 6 month old female Aussie/Lab mix why does she follow me everywhere in house?

Grooming To Deal With The Heat  We just moved from Oklahoma to Texas and the weather is much hotter here. Should I shave or cut my Aussie's hair? He seems to be very hot.


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Toy Size  I have a 16 week "toy" sized Aussie who is already 15 lbs. I guess he probably be a mini instead. How much did your 4 month (16 week) old Aussie weigh ...

Eating Cat Poop  We have a lovely 5 month old tricolour Aussie. She is really cute, but unfortunately she can't resist to eat out of the cat litter box. She loves to eat ...

Are Aussies Good For Running Partners?  I would just like to know if Aussies are good running partners or not?

Aussie Itches And Won't Come When Called  My 5 mo Aussie itches. No fleas. Why it drives us crazy, and how do I make him come back to me when he chases the colt and will not mind me? I had one ...

How Many Times Should We Go To A Park In A Week?  I have a 1 and 1/2 year old, very energetic. How many times should I take her to the park and for how long? I've heard everyday, and 3 days a week, but ...

Changing From Puppy To Adult Food  Our puppy is reaching 1 year old and we need to move from Science Diet puppy to what? He is active, with a beautiful coat, we are not having any problems ...

Shampoo Sprays  What kind of shampoos and sprays do I need to get? Trying to get everything together.

Thank you
Tracie

Jumping Up On People  I have an Australian Shepherd dog, who insists on jumping up on people... How can I train her not to jump up on people and be calmer?

Timid, Shy, Reserved Male Blue Merle  Hello everyone let me start off by saying I have a male blue merle that has come from a good breeder registered CKC and ASCA and I have had him since 12 ...

Aussie Behavior  I have a 2 year old Aussie named Xena. She is always nipping at people! If people come in my house, even people that have been in my home before. She also ...

Best Leash For Dog Training?  Regular leash or retractable for training?


Note from Anton: Information about Dog Leash Training.

What Do I Need To Have For A Aussie?  I need to know what things I need for our going to be new member of our family?

NSDR?  Hello, I was just wondering. I have a female blue merle Aussie that is purebred but her sire/dam were not registered. Can she be registered with the National ...

Full Coat for Australian Shepherds?  Hello, I have an almost year old blue merle Aussie. At what point do they typically start to develop their long, thick adult coat? My brother's Aussie ...

Causes Of Limping In Front Leg  I am trying to figure out what could be wrong with my Aussie's front right leg. She is 6 y/o and has been in excellent health so I am probably blowing ...

Timidness  I acquired a two and a half year old female Aussie. When I brought her home, I discovered she was afraid of everything. The other dogs, terrified of the ...

Allergy Advice  What allergy pills are you using for your Aussie? Our 6 month old is currently on some prescribed by the vet but we are looking for alternatives. He has ...

Is This A Double Merle?  We didn't get him from a breeder, our friend's Australian Shepherds had puppies. He seems to be able to hear well and his vision is ok except in bright ...

4 Month Old Aussie Won't Stop Nipping  Any other possible suggestions for a puppy that won't stop nipping or will this just take time? We have tried the pushing away and saying "no". We have ...

Female Or Male  Is there a difference between male and female Aussies?

4 Month Old Potty Training  Hello, We have a four month old Red Merle and we're struggling with potty training him. He knows not to go in the house, and knows to hold it, but he ...

Very Oily Coat  We rescued a 5 year old Aussie bitch. Her coat on her back and neck is so oily - it is clumping. Is there something systemically we should be looking at?...

Did I Get A Bad Aussie?  My family recently got a Mini Aussie and on his ICA papers it states he is Tri Red. I started doing more research on him due to his small size and found ...

Can I Enter Agility Trials?  I have this new puppy named Pepper, who meets all the breed standards. I want to enter my hyper little pup into agility trials but she is not registered ...

My Mini Puppy Wont Kiss Me  My Aussie puppy is amazing at 12 weeks, it loves everyone he meets. He give tons of kisses to my wife kids and even new people he has met. He just does ...

Should I Take My Mini To A Vet?  My Mini Aussie is just about 11 weeks old and his balls have not really acended. Should I be concerned or is he ok?

My Mini Aussie's Color  On my Aussie Myles ICA reg he is stated tri red. I have not seen any Aussies his color and it's only really 2 colors. Is this normal? He is also 9 weeks ...

Getting New Puppy  I am getting a puppy in a couple a days, been reading all about them. I will be starting training first thing. I am taking a couple days off of work when ...

Is My Mini A Toy?  Our Aussie is currently 10 weeks old and is at 4lbs. He looks a little small to me from pictures I see and I'm worried that he wont be as big as we expected....

Car Sickness  Someone told me to try ginger snaps for car sickness... has anyone tried this. I want to be able to take my Aussie on trips this summer with me.

Can A 2 Week Old Black Tri Pup's Nose Change Color To Black?  Can a 2 week old black tri pup's nose change color to black?

No Pull Leash/Collar  Lola is a wonderful 2 year old but she is puller while on her leash. Does anyone have a recommendation for a great collar/leash combo that will help with ...

My Aussie Does Not Bark At All  Hi Everyone,

We have a 11 weeks old Aussie, and he's very smart and easy to train. However, he just doesn't bark at all, even at strangers or anything ...

How To Curb Our Dog's Aggressive Behavior  We have a 14 month old male Australian Shepherd. We have had him for 12 months. He has gone through two complete series of manners' classes. He sleeps ...

Australian Shepherd Grooming  Can an Aussie's fur be cut? I've been reading that it won't grow back nicely if it is.

New Puppy Chews on Everything!!!  My new 8 week old puppy chews on everything!!!!! Its sooooo annoying! Is there a great toy that ACCTUALLY works? I got her everything a pup could want ...

Aussie On A Boat?  Hi, My husband and I are looking for a medium sized dog that will be happy with our lifestyle. We have a soft spot for Aussie but are also considering ...

Aussie Barks and Snarls In Car. What's A Doggie Mom To Do?  My Aussie is 2 years old, she loves going on rides in the car, she will go anywhere with me really, not just in the car and I love the company.

If I ...

Crate Training A 7 Month Old Mini Aussie  Hi there, I have a beautiful 7 month old tri colored mini Aussie. Both my husband and I work and did not believe crating a dog was humane so we used our ...

Could I Be Allergic To My Aussie?  This has been going on for 3 months now. I have had Levi for 8 months and then all of the sudden in January I now have become extremely itchy, my whole ...

Joker a.k.a Twister! Where Is The Dog Whisperer When I Need Him... LOL  WOW. That's about all I can say right now. We live in the part of PA that got hit with tornadoes last night. That coupled with this pup's overall behavior ...

HYPER!!!  I recently got a baby Aussie. She is an 8 week old blue merle female. She has beautiful markings and has a great personality. Except for one thing, all ...

Double Merle Ancestry  Does anyone know if its possible to have a double merle that does not have 2 purebred Aussie parents? I recently adopted 2 pups from a shelter knowing ...

How Do I Stop Our AussieDoodle From Biting  How do I stop our AussieDoodle from biting?


Dog Bite Info: Information about Dog Biting here.

Anxiety In The Car  Our Tri Mini is extremely anxious in the car and motorhome. Tried crate, volarian root etc. Have used vet drugs. She still Pants drools whenever the car ...

Cleaning Fur Around Rear Area  Everytime my Aussie Shepherd goes #2 there is always some matter remaining on the fur around his rear. What is the best way to keep this area clean?

Adopting a 1 1/2 Year Old Female Aussie... Can She Be Trained To Work?  I am considering adopting a sweet female who is 1 1/2 and already had a litter of pups. We would like to train her to work cattle... is it too late for ...

Training New Pup Not To Come Down Stairs Until Called  Hi – I'm Ranee, mom to Rick (9) and soon to be mom/partner to "Joker." (We are adopting a 5-month-old Aussie this week.)

We live in an apartment above ...

Time Alone  I am planning on getting a Mini Aussie but am concerned about the amount of time she will be home by herself. I work 10 hour days 4 days a week. I will ...

Finding A Good Puppy  Where is the best place to find a puppy?


Note from Anton: I usually recommend to avoid pet stores and consider rescuing an Aussie in need of a home....

Australian Shepherd Shyness  Hi, I recently bought a 1 year old Australian Shepherd from a woman that did not have time for the dog. She would leave him out in the yard all day and ...

Stubbornness  How do I deal with stubbornness in my 10 month old? My Aussie has started to refuse to come up the stairs.

Itchy Aussie Along With Some Hair Loss  My 6 month old Aussie is perfectly healthy overall except for being itchy. I recently added fish oil to his diet and took away all dog food and am just ...

Walking Your Aussie  My Aussie is almost 5 months old, we have a large fenced in yard. I try to take her for walk but she doesn't want to go further than our yard. I can get ...

Puppy Feeding  How much should I be feeding my Mini Aussie puppy? He's 13 lbs and 4 months old.

Old Aussie Is Hacking, Always Thirsty  Rudi is 12 y/o, and lately he has begun to hack like he's trying to clear his throat whenever he exerts himself the least little bit. And he's almost constantly ...

8 Month Old Australian Shepherd Nipping  My 8 month old Aussie is nipping at people. We just started an obedience class where she nipped at a kid and the trainer. She also nipped at the neighbor ...

Aussies and Border Collies: A Good Combination?  I have a 1 year old Aussie. A most fabulous boy!! I have been wanting to adopt a Border Collie to live and play with us. Last week a master trainer told ...

Help With Shedding  I have 2 Aussie brothers and a Border Collie Queensland mix, and they all shed like crazy! Any suggestions to help eliminate this?


Note from Anton:...

Should I Take On A 2 Year Old Male?  A friend has a 2 year old male that she is trying to find a good home for. He is not house or crate trained and is not used to a fenced in back yard. He ...

Why Does My Aussie Look The Way It Does?  I have a female Aussie, 11 month with papers. My concern is she does not look quite like a typical Aussie, she is a black tri, her ears are straight up,...

Proper Puppy Play  I have a young Aussie pup named Tootsie, she's very sweet and playful but has to constantly be chewing on something. I've read all over that this is normal ...

My 16 Week Old Aussie Will Not Quit Biting My Children  I don't mean nipping, I mean BITING... hard. We have tried everything from walking again and saying "NO" in a commanding voice. Nothing seems to work....

Join My Protest For Aussie Smarts!  Let me ask you what three words describe your Aussie? I'm willing to bet intelligent or smart was one of them, because they are Smart! Anytime you Google ...

Food For 4 Month Old Puppy  My puppy is 4 months old, should I stop feeding him puppy food?

Advice Needed - New Aussie Puppy  We adopted an Aussie puppy, she is about 9 weeks now (have had her for 3 weeks this Sunday coming up). The shelter said she was 8 weeks when we got her,...

Weight and Food  My dog is 83 lbs and had a seizure last week, are these related and what is a good food to feed?

Parvo  My family got a red merle Aussie after the first of the year. Considering this was the first puppy my brother (10) and I (15) owned we were very happy ...

My Aussie Bit My New Baby... Now What?  I am beyond upset and do not know what to do. Our family Aussie that we have had since birth, bit my 12 month old and sent us to the emergency room. My ...

Australian Shepherd Colors and Ears  Can an Aussie be black and white with brown on sides of face and head and some brown on top of legs, also the ears, one up one down?

I Have An Aussie Mix. What Do You Think She Is Mixed With?  We got this great pup at an animal shelter in NM. She is about 2 years old now. She has the energy, agility, and loyalty of a full-blood Aussie, but ...

Smell  I smell a fowl order once in a while from my 2 yr old Aussie when he licks hisself... think it is coming from his bottom. Do they emit an order and what ...

Aussie Anxiety  My vet thinks it would be a good idea to put my 2 1/2 yr. female Aussie on Zanax to help with her anxiety. I believe there has got to be a drug free option....

Can I Handle An Australian Shepherd?  I am active but not really active, I workout and get some kind of physical activity about 2 to 3 hours a day. But I have online school about 2 to 3 hours ...

My 6 Month Old Male Aussie Is Biting My Kids' Faces. Help?  Just like it says. The dog is biting and I can't control it. He bit my nephews face when he tried to do something (I'm unsure why he was grabbing the dog ...

What's The Best Shampoo For A Red Merle?  What's the best shampoo for a red merle?

Growls and Snaps... and Cats  Hello - I have a male Mini Aussie that just turned 2 in November 1st. Xander is a GREAT, loving dog... bit of a freak about our cats but we are working ...

My Six Month Old North American Shepherd  How old is a six month old Miniature Australian Shepherd in dog years?

Why Do Aussies Nip?  Okay I know why Aussie's nip, I own two Aussies... but I have been defending the Aussie from some people who say Aussies nip out of aggression, which to ...

Aussie Activity and Shedding  I have read so much material on the Aussies that it can get rather overwhelming! I thought I would come here to pose my two general questions to actual ...

Does Fish Oil Help With Their Shedding?  I have heard that fish oil helps with Aussies shedding, has anyone out there tried it? Does it work?

How Old Is Too Old For An Australian Shepherd To Breed - Female?  How old is too old for an Aussie female to breed? Our dog is 12.

Bedding Question  Hello, I would like to take the opportunity of introducing myself as I am Michelle. I have just adopted an 8 week old Lab/Australian mix very recently ...

FURminator  Can you use the Furminator too much? So much fur keeps coming out. Is it all fur that will shed, or does it thin the coat?

Thank you!!

Getting A Young Pup Or Older?  We are looking into getting a Mini Aussie – household of 2 adults and a six-year-old. The breeder has a 10-month old neutered male available or we can ...

11 Month Old Wont Eat  We have an 11 month old blue merle Aussie and he seems to have lost his appetite. He has always been a fast eater until recently. Now he will just kinda ...

Coat Color Changing  I'm new to Aussies. I have a black tri female that is 5 months old. She is just starting to shed and her nice black coat is turning brownish in spots ...

Dander  Does anyone know what I can do for my dogs dander? He has developed quite a bit recently. I do give him holistic organic food, salmon infact. I know ...

Double Merle  I have an 7 year old Australian Shepherd and she is great. I now have a chance to get a free merle pup but I believe it is a double merle because of one ...

Solid Black Or Black-bi With Minimal White Australian Shepherd?  Hi there!

I'm looking for a solid black Australian shepherd, or a black-bi with minimal white.

Does anyone here know a breeder that has had puppies ...

Skin Problems  My dog itches all the time and bites at herself. It is mostly on her back close to her tail area. Sometimes it flakes. We keep Frontline on her so she ...

Cough Gag  My Aussie has had a cough - gag since he was a puppy. The vet said is was kennel cough. He was given antibiotics - it didn't help. He was put on antibiotics ...

Need Help Evaluating Aussie Pup With Half White Face  Hello, I have a new Aussie pup coming to me. I put in a reservation for a female merle. The attached photo is of a pup being offered to me.

She is ...

8 Week Old Puppy Biting And Pulling At Clothing  From what I read it is normal for my 8 week old Aussie puppy to bite and pull at sleeves and pants. Sometimes she gets so wild that I have no choice but ...

Help for Aussie's Paranoid Behavior  We got our Aussie from Austrailian Shepard Rescue two years ago. Cooper is a very intelligent and social dog. He has never met a dog he doesn't like....

New Puppy  My daughter's new puppy is 16 weeks old and weighs 25 pounds; is this normal? What is the average weight of a full grown neutered male?

Aussies And Chickens?  I'm getting my first Aussie this weekend, it's a female that is 8 wks old. I also have 5 chickens, and I will be getting more soon. My question is, can ...

Can Aussies Eat Lamb?  Can Aussies eat lamb?

How Much Pumpkin, How Often, For Diarrhea?  Ok, my pup had the runs for a week, off and on. I called my holistic vet, she said to give him Pumpkin. I noticed alot of people here also recommend ...

Itching, Mostly At Night  My Mini Australian Shepherd scratches mostly at night - I don't know if she is bored or really does itch. Any suggestion?

Note from Anton: More ...

Could My Aussie Have The "Lethal White" Gene?  The litter that my pup came from when I got him had 9 pups all exactly 5 weeks old, and no mother to be seen. I was looking for a blue eyed blue merle ...

First Aussie  I am getting an Aussie on Jan4, 2011...

I am going to see her tomorrow Dec 26th for the first time with her parents.

I am looking forward to having ...

Housebreaking Is Going Crappy  We have a 12 wk. old Min. Aussie. We are having one heck of a time getting him house trained. I feed at the same time twice a day. Have gone with the customary ...

Questions To Australian Shepherd Owners  Are Aussies generally more hyperactive than Border Collies?

Female Australian Shepherd Growling  Me and my partner have just recently got a 1 year old female Australian Shepherd, she has become very attatched to my partner and sometimes growls at me ...

Eye Issue  I have a rescue Aussie mix?? He is six to eight months and has one blue eye and one brown eye. The brown eye is off and on irritated (bloodshot) and winks ...

Butting  I just love my Aussie and work him everyday. We play; great companion. Why does he butt me or my girlfriends little King Charles. Its funny to watch. He ...

Is My Australian Shepherd Typical?  I am a new owner of a now 8 month old Aussie male we named Rocky. Here's a picture of him. He's not registered but was born bob tailed and is pure bred....

Fearful/Aggresive Aussie Puppy  Hi, I have a 9 month old female Toy Australian Shepherd who is very fearful of strangers. We got her when she was 2 and a half months old and tried to ...

How Can You Tell The Difference Between An Australian Shepherd And A Miniature?  I just rescued what was said to be a Mini Australian Shepherd. He is adorable I think he is great. I have been researching on the net. All the pics I have ...

I'm Thinking Of Getting An Aussie. First Time Aussie Owner, Miniature Or Australian Shepherd?  Hi, I was wondering what kind of lifestyle an Aussie requires? I have been doing a lot of research on the breed for about 5-6 months. I found this forum ...

Should I Have Gotten A Female For My Male Australian Shepherd? Or Are Two Males Okay?  I have a 2 year old male, and I went and got another male, pup. Now the little guy is about 4 months old, but they seem to fight more than play. I'm wondering ...

Trimming Hair Around Aussie's Butts  We have been having problems with poop getting stuck to Charlies butt. Do you trim the hair around Aussie's butts?

Cough, Gag, Choke  My mini regularly goes into an episode of something that is like mix of a cough, gag, choke, hiccup spasm type of thing. Is anyone familiar with this? Is ...

Extra Winter Coat?  Should I put an extra coat on my 8 mo old Mini for yard play and walks?

Limping, Undiagnosible With Full Set Of X-Rays  The only avenue unsearched in this entire 4-week painful episode is the possibility of a reaction to K9 Advantix. The time period seems about right. Madison ...

Is There A Standard Stud Fee For Aussies?  Is there a standard stud fee for Aussies? My breeder says there is, but I would like to hear other opinions.

Australian Shepherd Weight  Average puppy and adult weight?

Help, My Pup Takes Off At Top Speed!  Hi, I am in need of some help as my Australian Shepherd pup is always jumping up on myself, my husband and my 3 year old son. He is also running at top ...

Aussie Haircut  We just got our mini Aussie back from the groomer. They did a shave job on him that left his 2 1/2 inch coat down to about 1 inch, including his beautiful ...

Heat Cycle  What are the signs that your Aussie is going into heat?

Need Strategies For Leaving Alone For Long Periods  I have a 9 month old Australian Shepard Pup. I have the good fortune to be able to take her to work with me, so she rarely has to be left alone for long ...

Pooping Walk  Does anyone else have a dog that walks while he's pooping? I have 3 dogs, this is my 4th, and this is the 1st time I see this. My Toy Aussie actually walks ...

Better To Have One Or Two Aussies?  We currently own one Aussie, an 11 month old male. We may eventually want to get another dog but weren't sure if this is the right time. When is a good ...

When Do I Begin Training?  How old should my puppy be before I begin a training regiment?

My Dog Contantly Stinks!... And That's Not All!  I have sought more than one vet's opinion and cannot seem to find the right solution! I have a blue merle female Aussie. She is now 12 years old and I ...

What If My Austrilan Shepherd Has Short Hair Is He Still An Austrilan?  I have an austrilan shepherd but he has short hair is he still a austrilan shepered or is he a mutt?

Does Your Aussie Have Panic Or Anxiety Attacks?  Does anyone have an Aussie who panics when he/she is near or sees and/or hears a skateboard or bike coming its way?

Bladder Infection  Why is my 2 yr. old Aussie suddenly peeing all over herself and the floor and just laying in it?

Aussie vs Mini Aussie  Hi... We recently lost our red merle Australian Shepherd of 13 years (Murphy)… he was such a great dog and we loved and miss him so (only dog my kids every ...

My Aussie Is Suddenly Dog Aggressive...  I have owned Aussies my whole life. I have my 5th one now, a 2 1/2 year old female. She is the sweetest thing ever or at least she was. Suddenly, she is ...

My Dog Was Accused Of An Attack! Please Help!  I have a 2 year old female Aussie that has been jumping my 6 foot privacy fence into my neighbors yard. I thought I had the problem fixed until my neighbor ...

Perplexed  Does anyone else have an Aussie that likes to lay under beds, sofas, anything? I have a 3 month old toy Aussie, and he seems to prefer to lay under everything....

Question About Toy Aussie's Behavior  My 6 month toy aussie, Miles latches onto the collar fur of my 1 1/2 year old sheltie, Ranger, when they are playing. (The sheltie is the more dominant ...

Australian Shepherd Tail Docking  I am looking to purchase a blue merle Aussie Shepherd in the spring of 2011 and have a question about docking.

I would prefer that my new addition ...

Can You Suggest Some Jobs For An Aussie That Don't Invole Farm Animals?  Can you suggest some jobs for an Aussie that don't involve farm animals?

When Should You Neuter An Aussie With A Retained Testicle?  When should you neuter an Aussie with a retained testicle?

Aussie Puppy Showing Signs Of Aggression  I have a female Australian Shepard that is now 5 months old. Her name is Lilly and she is so far the smartest dog we have ever owned and is beautiful. We ...

Skin Problems With A Lot Of Scratching  I have a Mini Aussie who is a little over three years old. He itches constantly. I have eliminated fleas, mites or bugs and many different foods. I understand ...

My 1 Yr 7 Month Mini Aussie Is Driving Me Nuts  My lovely, jumpy energetic Luna is driving me insane. She is testing all the boundaries, whines, sometimes even growls at the kids, chews on things she ...

Miniature Australian Shepherd?  Jasper is about an 8 month old deaf Australian Shepherd. He was given to me when he was about 9 weeks old. Right now he weighs about 15 pounds and his ...

My 3 Month Old Aussie Weighs 4 Lbs How Big Will She Get?  I taught her how to ring a bell to go out and go potty. Plus one of the best things I have done is purchase an inexpensive under the bed plastic container ...

Fear Aggression In Puppies Towards Other Dogs  I just bought two Aussie pack mate brothers who are now 15 weeks old. They are very mellow and gentle with humans/children. My concern is they are very ...

My Mini Aussie Is Afraid Of Me When I Dont Hit Her And She Cowers  What can I do about my Mini Aussie she cowers from me and pees when she comes over to me I don't beat her. I just tap her on the nose when she does something ...

When Should I Expect My Aussie To Go Into Heat?  I have an 11 month old female Aussie, and the vet said she should enter heat cycles between 8 months to a year, she's not shown any signs of starting a ...

My Aussie Cries/barks/whines When I Leave - I'm Making The Neighbors Mad!  I have a 6 month old female Aussie, named Kiki. When I leave the house she crys for a moment and stops. I found out later that she continues to cry and ...

Show Versus Pet Quality  In starting my research for an Aussie pup I see references to "pet" quality versus show quality. Should the breeder advise you the reason the dog was ...

Our Aussie Just Started Nipping At Others  We have had our Aussie for about 1 1/2 years. In the last 2 months he has nipped at or tried to bite people that come to our house to visit. He doesn'...

Six Month Old Aussie Limping  Our six month old Aussie Charlie has been limping on both his front and rear legs over the past week. He seems to get up slow. We took him to the vet who ...

Dog Growling  Why is my 9 month old Australian Shepherd growling at me?


Note from Anton: More on Dog Growling Here

Australian Shepherd Temperament - Barking At Everyone  Is it unusual for an Aussie to be weary of strangers to the point of barking at every person we pass by on walks, while driving, etc?

Help, I Need To Stop Behavior Of My Aussie Before My Wife Makes Me Get Rid Of Him!  I have a almost 2 year old Blue Merle Mini Aussie that is just a bundle of energy as all are but everytime he goes outside he bites the door knob and just ...

Dropping Food While Eating  We have a 9 month old blk lab cross aussie shepard and he is constantly dropping his food when he eats and a friend told us this is a sign of illness of ...

Australian Shepherd Jumping On People  How to break them from jumping on people?

Merle Or Not?  My 10 month old male Aussie appears to be a "black tri-color" but when he was 6 months old he had grey hair spread (rather sparcely) through his black ...

My Aussie Is 2 Pounds At 8 Weeks How Big Will She Get Full Grown?  My Aussie puppy is 2 lbs at 8 weeks how big will she get full grown? Is there a formula to guestimate size? Thanks

Moving The Bowl  I have two 10 month old Aussies. When I feed them one will pick his bowl up and move it to a different area to eat (spilling it in the process). Why does ...

9 Month Old Molly Is Too Protective Of Visitors In The House  I have had Molly (adopted her from a rescue) for almost 3 months and she has settled in quite well. We are currently taking obedience classes (this is ...

Our Two Yr Old Male Australian Shepard Always Has Diarhea  Our dog always has diarhea. Most of the time it is soft, but about 4 days per week he has full on diarhea. He is in great health, he is up to date with ...

Looking To Adopt A Shy 2 Year Old   Can you turn this around with hard work or is this something that can't be resolved?

Chewing/Biting Problem  Our six month old Aussie Indiana likes to chew, but it's not on furniture, shoes, etc... it's on mommy & daddy's hand and arm! We have continually tried ...

Older Aussie Behavior Changes  My almost 11-year-old female Aussie has become increasingly fearful over the last couple of years. She is well-trained dog and she gets lots of attention ...

Adult Size?  My Aussie turned 6 months today. He weighs 46.6 lbs. He is on the slim side. Is this big? Any idea how large he will be as an adult? Thanks!!

7 1/2 Week Puppy Is Nipping Hard, Drawing Blood  He is nipping at my feet and slippers, I tried yelping loud and he just continues to bite harder. I tried turning away and walk to another room, he just ...

At What Age Is It Safe To Take A Puppy Running?  Hello,
I have a 4 month old Australian Shepherd puppy, Willow. She really wants to run when I take her for walks. I am an avid runner and would love her ...

Deaf Aussies  What do you know about deaf Aussies? I am thinking of adopting a lethal white pup. He is mostly deaf and vision impaired, but has enough sight for hand ...

Adding a Second Aussie  What is a good age of the first Aussie to add a second Aussie to the family? I have a 6 month old Aussie. Is this a good age or would it be better to wait ...

Weight of Australian Shepherd Puppy  I have an 18 week old regular size Austrailian Shepard. She weighs 20 lbs. Is that under weight. She was getting two thirds a cup of food 3x day. Now I ...

Allowing Your Australian Shepherd Off Leash  I was wondering when you know that it is ok to let your Australian Shepherd off leash and that he won't run away. If you already taught him to come and ...

A Color Question  Hi. I have registered Aussies and I have a ? about my male. He has a lot of white on his head and you could say he is a "bald face". He has a blue eye ...

Training Puppy Not to Nip  I recently got an Aussie puppy and he is now just over 8 weeks old. Over the past week, he started to nip at our pant legs and ankles quite a bit. We have ...

A Short Haired Aussie?  I bought an Australian Shepherd puppy without seeing him first. His coat is short compared to the fluffy aussie pups I've seen online. Short and smooth ...

Why Won't She Pody Train  We have a 14 week Mini Australian Shepherd who decides when she wants to be pody trained and when she doesn't. She had two weeks where she didn't use the ...

Mini Australian Shepherd With Red Eyes  My 6 year old male Miniature Australian Shepherd is very healthy and active since he was born. He eats well and he's never had any stomach problems.

I ...

Tissue Behind His Ear?  My Australian Shepherd has another little growth behind his ears; it isn't a tumor... feels like "ear tissue"?

Australian Shepherd Grooming  How can I get my Aussie to like being groomed?

I have tried using a comb, a FURminator , and brush. Each time I try to comb her, she bites at the ...

Thunderstorms  How do you deal with fear of thunderstorms. My Aussie is terrified, he shakes, pants and tries to get out of the house if one occures and we are not home....

Home Cooking is Easy!  We have been feeding our 2 18 month old Aussies with home cooking for several months now. We use a magi-mix to chop a mix of healthy raw vegetables (no ...

My Aussie HATES Children And I Don't Know What To Do!  Hello, I have a big issue... I have a 1yr 5mo old Aussie named Sausage and he hasn't had the best of experiences with children and if I could go back into ...

How Do I Train My Hyper, Jumpy And Biting Dog?  How do I train my 1 yr old Australian Shepherd to not jump on us and not nibble at my ankle?

Aussies And Children  My family and I are thinking of getting an Australian Shepherd. I have three children, the two youngest are 1 year of age and 5 years of age. I have ...

Orgin Of Australian Shepherd Breed?  Where and how did the Australian Shepherd breed orginate?

Note from Anton: You can find more info on Australian Shepherd history here .

Licking  My Aussie always licks the top of her feet raw. Is there anything we can do?

Australian Shepherd Puppies Born Without A Tail  My Australian Shepherd just had 8 puppies a couple days ago and 2 were born without tails what does that mean?

Is Lamb And Rice Known To Cause Seizures In Aussies?  My Aussie started having seizures after I feed her lamb and rice dog food. The vet told me that happens alot with Aussies. Is this true?

Australian Shepherds Need Jobs Right?  I've heard that Aussies need jobs, or purposes to be happy. Can you give me some ideas for 'jobs' you could give an Aussie? Thanks for any help!

Australian Shepherd Size  I am worried about the size of my Australian Shepherd Puppy. She is 3 months old, and around 12-13 pounds. She is about 13 inches tall. I am concerned ...

When Do Aussie's Get Long Hair?  I have a 4.5 month Aussie. When does his shorter puppy hair grow into a longer, beautiful coat?

Thanks!!

2 Questions Car Sickness And Hair Cuts  #1
What can I do to prevent him from either throwing up and/or potting in my vehicle? We travel alot and everytime he goes with us it is a mess when ...

Shedding Aussies  I know this is probably a FAQ. I got my Aussie just before Christmas from the Humane Society. Apparently his owner had died. He's 3, and the best dog I ...

4 Month Old Pup Aggressive And Jealous Toward Older Dogs  We just got a four month old female Aussie two days ago. She has done beautifully with our two young children and is learning commands very quickly. The ...

How Many Times To Feed A 3 Year Old Australian Shepherd  How many times to feed a 3 year old Aussie?

One Year Old Aussie Won't Eat  My 1 year old Aussie is eating half the amount of food he should be eating. I've had him vet checked, changed his food and cooked him food. I've done it ...

Leads, Harness, Collars... Oh My?!  I'm struggling finding the best harness for my Aussies. I've tried a traditional harness but quickly found with their breed it just encourages pulling....

Helping My Dog Be More Comforable Around Children  I have an 11 month Mini Australian Shepherd and he gets very nervous around kids. I read they may try to herd children, and they don't like the fast movements ...

Out of Control Puppy!  Hi everyone, I have a thirteen week old Australian Shepherd, had him since he was seven weeks, and he just loves to bite and jump! I have a chunk out of ...

My Aussie Is Aggressive On Leash  What can I do to stop his aggression toward other dogs while on leash? He seems to think he has the job of protecting me. He is fine at dog parks when ...

Determining Size Of Minis  Hi, I have 2 mini pups that are 9 wks old - I would like to know how to determine what their size will be when grown. One is 10" and 12 lbs and the other ...

Mini Aussie Feeding  I recently rescued a 9 month old Mini Aussie and I am not sure how much I should be feeding him. His name is Bode and he is a 25 lb male. I feed him twice ...

Is Misty a Red or Blue Merle?  Misty is now nine months old and we are still scratching our heads as to whether she is a Red or Blue Merle. At 10 weeks when she came home it was obvious ...

Hypo Allergenic Dogs Must Be Cute  Are Australian Shepherds hypo-allergenic?

My Aussie Pup And Our Pool  We have a very active 11-month old Aussie pup. We recently opened our in-ground pool and expected that he would love it. Quite the contrary; he seems afraid ...

What Is The Difference Between A Girl And Boy?  What is the difference between a girl and boy?

Aussie Bites Mailman  My 21/2 year old male Aussie has nipped at several children, but has not hurt them, but the other day my husband let him out of the truck while the mail ...

Allergies?  I am allergic to some dogs, but not many. I've grown up with two dogs, a cockapoo and a lab-doodle, neither bother me. Will an Australian Shepherd bother ...

How To Tape Aussie Ears  HELP! HOW do I tape my Aussie's ears so they stay button ears for showing. I can't find any info on the other Aussie sites. Found info on boxer and mastiff ...

Eating - How Much Do You Feed Your Dog?  How often and How much should a six month old female eat daily?

Are The Shepherds Born Without A Tail?  Question: Are Austrailian Spepherds born without a tail?

Puzzling Question  I have two Aussie puppies. Bailee is a mini, blue-eyed, blue merle, female, Maggie is a toy, brown-eyed, black tri, female. They are half sisters and 2 ...

Help - Potty Training Forgotten  I have an 8 month Australian Shepherd. I have had her since she was 6 weeks old. Two weeks ago I took her to my parents house and since I am moving back ...

Tips On Getting An Australian Shepherd Puppy?  I have always wanted an Australian Shepherd pup! My girl, Gigi, a Labrador, died recently and I'd love to get a new pup. I found this ad:

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How To Get My Mini Aussie To Lose Weight  My female Aussie is really over weight. We have tried for years to get her to slim down. We have tried a lot of the top brand diet dog food and nothing ...

Tiny Toy Aussie  Thinking about purchasing a Toy Aussie which appears to be extra small. She is 5 months old and weighs just about 6 lbs. When will she be fully grown ...

Clipping An Aussie  I feel HORRIBLE now, cause I just shaved my Aussie down, we live in Florida and I just got him. He was burning up so I thought I could clip him down, HOW ...

Boundary Help  I have a 2 year old Aussie named Puzzle who we just acquired a month ago. The issue we have is our village does not allow fences. The breeder we secured ...

When He Was A Puppy  I just got on the site yesterday with the question is he really an Aussie and posted a picture of my little buddy Sox. It seems like he might not be especially ...

Eating Non Food Items  My Aussie is 6 mts old. She eats toilet tissue (when she can get it) plastic wrap etc. I try to get it out of her mouth but she won't let it go. I never ...

Is He Really A Mini Aussie?  This is my little buddy Sox. He came from a special no-kill orphanage here in Arkansas. From everything that I have seen and read he probably is a Mini ...

Aussie Being Clingy And Antisocial  So, my dog Murphy is about 3 now, and the past few days he's been acting very strange. It seems like if he can't be right on top of me, he'll just go sit ...

Male Aussie Puppy Being Aggressive  I have a 5 month old Aussie and he has started to bark and act aggressive towards my friends and their kids. He also barks at other dogs. How can I stop ...

Boundary Issues  Hi Everyone,
We recently acquired a 2 yr old gentle, low key, calm natured Aussie from a professional Aussie Breeder.

I took some advice from other ...

Aussie Pup Size  At 3 months how much should they approx. weigh? How tall (shoulder to ground) would be the average? My all most 4 month old has paws that are 2.5" from ...

Summer Coat  Can you have an Aussie's hair thinned or cut for the summer month's?

Care For Our Molly, 13 Years And Arthritic  I have a question. Molly is 13, about 62 lbs, healthy in all aspects except she is, on certain days, barely able to walk. She gets two tablets of Glyco-...

Strange Behavior 18 Months   Hi,
We have an 18 month old neutered male. He is very well socialized… hasn't met a person or other dog so far that he hasn't liked. We haven't seen ...

Grooming  I live in San Antonio Tx. Our summers are hot and humid. My Mini Ausie has a very thick under coat and long hair. She is very pretty, I wonder if is ...

Aussie Puppy Does Not Come When Called  We have a 5 month old toy Aussie, she exhibits all the behaviour of a full size Auusie. We live on a ranch and when Okie is not on a leash she sometimes ...

Thinking Of Getting An Aussie  What are the common health issues with Aussies?

Socializing And Exercising Our Aussie Pup  Our puppy Stella, is full of energy. She is now 10 weeks old and doesn't finish her immunizations for another 6 weeks. She was raised the first 8 weeks ...

K9 Advantix  Can I use K9 Advantix on my Australian Shepherd?

Aggressive Behavior  Leo is a 15 month old, neutered male Aussie. He exhibits aggressive behavior with strangers. Sometimes as soon as he sees them he is aggressive and wants ...

Shyness Of New People  My female Aussie is 10 months old and started being shy of new people around 3 months old. She is now barking at new people. She is not afraid of loud ...

Australian Shepherd and Diarrhea  I have a 3 yr old Australian Shepherd and he has been having trouble with diarrhea since he was a few months old. I feed him Chicken Soup for Dog Lovers ...

Playing With Each Other  We've only had our Aussies a few days. When we let them off their leashes outside, sometimes they get really wound up running around, and look almost ...

Aggressive Behavior  We have an Aussie that is about 6 years old. He has recently become very aggressive toward the family. He snarls and growls when we get near him. He ...

Australian Shepherds And Strangers  I love Aussies! They are in my top ten favorite breeds... Sorry, not really much of a question, so I will hurry.

Do Aussies do okay with strangers? I ...

Nipping and Biting  Hi,
I have recently got an Aussie puppy named Cooper, he is wonderfully smart and full of fun. Although, I can't seem to prevent him from nipping and ...

Crate Size For Mini Aussie?  I have a 13 week old Mini Aussie pup, Jack. I'm just curious to know, approximately what size crate will accommodate him when he's fully grown? He'll be ...

Puppy Food  What puppy food would be best for my 9 mo old female Aussie? She has diarrhea or very soft yellow stool off and on. We are feeding her Innova puppy. We ...

Eating Poop   How do I get my 9 mo old female Aussie to stop eating her own poop? We have gone to leashing and picking up immediately, but can't let her out in the ...

One Or Two Makes A Happier Dog?  I am getting an Aussie pup. Will he be happy as an only dog or would he be happier if I got his sister too?

Crying  My 1 year old Aussie mix barks then she starts crying how do i stop it?

Revolution  My Aus Shepard pup is 18 weeks the vet sold me Revolution for fleas & heartworms. I've heard good & bad thing I don't know what to do help?

Eating Disorder  My dog is not interested in eating? Is this normal? I have changed its food several times and she doesn’t care. I have to play with her and entertain her ...

Growling  I have an Aussie Border Collie Mix (4 yo.) That I am starting to have a problem with. He is neutered and well behaved in my presence. He knows his place ...

Growth Rate For Aussies  At what age are Aussies through growing?

Biting  I have an Aussiedoodle, and I love her to death. I got her when she was only 4 weeks old since her mom had a bad infection and couldn't care for her. I ...

Training Retrieval  I have a wonderful 6 month old and would like to train her to play catch retrieve with a ball, Frisbee etc. She does not appear at all interested or distracted ...

Will My 3 Month Australian Shepherd Ever Learn To Stop Jumping And Nipping On Our Clothes?  Will my 3 mth Australian Shepherd ever learn to stop jumping and nipping on our clothes?

A Question About Merle Coloring And Deafness In Aussies.  I have heard that blue or red merle dogs with white completley covering one or both sides of the head and ears can be deaf. If the ears have color on ...

Counter "Surfing"  My dog is ten months old, but has been jumping on the counter since about six months old. We've tried everything to get him to stop from stepping on the ...

Jumping During Play  Our dog loves to fetch so we play with a ball often. Will it hurt her to jump high? Often, she will jump so high I worry that she will hurt her hips. She ...

Working Dog Breed  What things can I have my dog do so that she is "working". I know that will help her to do what she was created to do. She will fetch the newspaper, sometimes,...

Leash Training  My dog is afraid of the leash, being because my younger brother put it on him and dropped it giving my lab mix a chance to tug it and choke my Aussie. How ...

Hand Biting  Lucy is beyond mouthing... she is actually biting... how do I get this to stop?

Also, she will chase down a ball or frisbee but will never bring it ...

Aussie Pups  I just got a mini aussie mix pup and started reading up on them and I am starting to worry I am a single mom and i do work full time i have a very large ...

Timid or Cautious?  My husband worries that my 2-year-old Aussie is too fearful around strangers. Where his Gordon Setter is delighted to see every visitor, Rose stays back ...

Nipping  My eighteen month old Aussie male nips and barks at other dogs in the park. He doesn't bark at home and he does not obey "come" or "no" and runs around ...

How Do I Interest My Aussie In Fetching And Playing?  My Aussie Jack is a rescue dog about 18 month old. I have had him since November. When I got him he did not know what a toy was or a ball or anything playful....

Itching and Red Underbelly  Our two year old is scratching and biting his belly and back legs. We bathe him with dog shampoo that is for skin problems. Are Aussies more subject to ...

Flea and Tick Medicine  Is K9 Advantix safe for my Aussie? I have heard that certain medicines are poison for them and I was wondering if this was one of them. What would be a ...

Separation Disorder  My husband and I have two female littermates. We are older, retired people and are all together almost all the time except for an occasional run 'up town'...

Bad Gas  Our Aussie is plaguing us with bad gas! We've tried 4 different types of dog food, but none make his gas less. He does gulp his food which we understand ...

Question About Puppy Kibble  Our 4 mth puppy has become a very picky eater! Are there any suggestions out there on helping my puppy get the nutrition she needs to grow up to be a healthy ...

Animal Aggression  I have my second Aussie, Merlin, a rescue approx. 3 yrs old (?) he likes people but not other dogs. Is this something with the breed or maybe something ...

Something To Chew On  What do you recommend for my nine month old Mini Aussie to chew? He goes right through toys and he doesn't like the Kong. The first one he ate part of ...

Herding Cars  We have a wireless electric fence for our Aussie, Riley, who is just over a year old. She also has a doggy door which gives her free reign of the house ...

Red Eyes  I took my Aussie to the vet because his eyes were red. The vet says he's fine but I have never seen a dog with such red eyes before... but this is my first ...

Barking Aussie  We adopted a two year Aussie about 9 months ago - he has really bonded well with us - give him plenty of walks, runs, and car trips. The issue is the more ...

Eating Other Animal Droppings  Will run from our yard while playing just for deer and any other droppings he can find or I should say smell. He has one great nose.

Thank you, Sherry...

Exercise  Can my Aussie keep up with me and not be over exhausted on a 3-4 mile run at an 8 minute mile pace?

Diabetes And Aussies  Is diabetes common in Australian Shepherds?

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 ...

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.

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 ...

5 Year Old Aussie Has Black Area On Gums Is This Normal  My 5 year old Australian Shepherd has black areas on his gums. Is this normal? His teeth are in good condition and he does not have bad breath.

Toy Aussie Cannot Sit Up Or Stand  My Toy Aussie is 13 weeks old and has been a happy active puppy. On Saturday morning he was walking around squatting like he was constipated and when I ...

2 Year Old Aussie Being Agressive Toward Fiance  My Australian Shepherd is two years old and has always been wary of men. Has always barked at my brother and stepdad and fiance. My fiance and I moved ...

Puppy Eating Everything Including Rocks!  I have a 12 week Aussie pup who is well behaved and very social. He's ok with walks (working on this, not pulling and heeling) but he is frustrating me ...

Running With My Aussie Pup  I've heard that running with a young puppy isn't advisable because of potential bone/joint issues. I have a 3 month old Aussie who LOVES to run. My kids ...

How Big Should My Aussie Be?  How big should my male Aussie (Tonks) be at 4 and a half months old? They say he is full size, but I'm not so sure. At 4 months he weighed 18 lbs.

Note ...

Puppy Aggression?   I have a 6 month old Toy Aussie who is very intelligent and obedient, like many Aussies. Although, every once in a while he will snap and curl his lip,...

I Have A Aussie Shepherd/Collie Mixed Dog That I Matched With A Companion Shepherd  Since I matched my two dogs together the Shepherd Collie has become more aggressive on our walks toward people and other dogs. I have a highly paid trainer ...

Puppy Biting  I have an 11 week old male Aussie mix puppy, who loves to bite! He wants to play, but as he's getting older its starting to hurt! He also is starting to ...

Food And Nutrition  How much and how many times a day should I feed my Toy Aussie?

Note from Anton: This type of question has been asked previously. You might be able ...

Blowing Coat In The Winter?  Why is my Aussie loosing his fur when it is really cold outside. The weather turned colder in Oct. (down to 23 or so at night) and only getting up to 50'...

Eating Rocks  I have a 10 month old mini and she has just started the habit of running around with rocks in her mouth and sometimes eats them. I know this can be dangerous ...

Why Has My 2 Year Old Australian Shepherd Not Come In Heat?  Why has my 2 year old Australian Shepherd not come in heat?

Lethal White Aussie who is Deaf :(  We just recently adopted Jax our "Lethal White" Aussie, even though that terms sounds so bad! He was a stray and no owner claimed him. So now we have this ...

Aussie Fur  Has anyone noticed a difference in merle fur and tri fur? I have one one of both and have noticed some differences.

Questions About Your Aussie? Australian ...

1 VS 2 Aussies  Our 13 month Aussie is our only dog. We were wondering if it is better to have 2. He loves being with other dogs. He goes to doggie daycare most days ...

Year Old Aussie Nips And Agressive Toward Puppies  I have a dominant Aussie that plays hard with the big dogs at the park and is ok but when someone brings their puppy she is immediately focused on being ...

How Do I Know When My Toy Aussie Will Be In Heat?  How do I know when my Toy Aussie will be in heat?

Safest Cat Litter  I have an 8 month old Aussie pup, and I also have two cats. The Aussie that I had many years ago did not bother litter boxes. This Aussie is different....

Aggressive   My dog loves people, but is just too aggressive to dogs, once, she made my friends dog bleed, and she ripped out another little dogs hair right out of ...

How Much Exercise For 6 Month Old Australian Shepherd?  How much should I exercise my 6 month old Australian Shepherd?

On Which Day Of The 21 Day Heat Cycle Is The Most Fertile?  Hello Aussie Lovers, My Aussie has come in season and I was wondering what are the fertile days to breed with my black tri male? Do they stay together ...

Itchy 5 Month Old Pup, No Fleas   My 5 month old female Aussie is constantly itchy, mostly nibbling herself and whining. She has no fleas. She does go in the pool alot but I rinse her with ...

Feeding A 15 Week Old Puppy  How much should a 15 week old puppy be eating daily and how many times daily?

Questions About Your Aussie? Australian Shepherd Lover's Guide To ...

Signs Of Being In Heat  My Aussie started showing these signs last night.

She keeps circling and trying to find a comfortable way to lay down.

She doesn't appear to ...

Help Prepare And Close Kennel For Cold Weather, But Be Able To Open Back Up For Summer!  Hello Aussie Lovers and community.

I'm a proud owner of Three Aussies! Winter is vastly approaching and I need your trusted advice on how to prepare ...

Puppy Stomach Problems  We just got Charlie last Friday. His stomach is making loud noises. I thought it was just the change in a new home but today I noticed a little blood in ...

How Can I Keep My Australian Shepherd From Nipping?  How can I keep my Aussie from nipping?

Aussie Behavior Problems? Australian Shepherd Lover's Guide To Australian Shepherd Training & Care

Thinking About Having An Australian Shepherd  Hi. I used to be a cat person but a few months ago something triggered a huge desire of having a dog. I've read and read and seen videos all the time since ...

Toy Aussie Biting Aggression Problem  We recently got a one year old male toy Australian Shephard for my elderly parents and find that with them he is quite loving. However, the problem occurs ...

Aggressive 5 Month Old Aussie Shepherd To My 10 Month Old Child  I was wondering if you might be able to offer me some advice on Andy. All of a sudden he is acting and behaving very aggressively towards my 10 month old....

I Know: This Is WAY Early  Okay, so I know this is extremely early to start actually looking, but it shouldn't be too early to do research. My husband and I just got a couple of ...

How Can I Help Intigrate My Blind Aussie With My Rottie Mix?  I've taken in a blind double merle. She was seized from a farm along with 18 others. She is friendly with people. She hates my dog, growling and snapping....

Age And Coloring Changes  I got our pure bred Australian Shepherd from the dog pound in April. They said she was 2-3 years old but just from her behavior I didn't think she was ...

Puppy With Attachment Issues  Hello, I have a 6 month old male Aussie. When I got him he was really timid and scared being away from his littermates for the first time. I comforted ...

Barking At Other Dogs And In Their Face - Herding? How To Control Behavior  I recently adopted a 1.5 year old Mini Aussie, and from what I can tell, he has not been socialized. I have another dog that is extremely social. He goes ...

Taping Or Gluing Ears  I have a wonderful 4 month old blue merle boy. Until recently he had beautiful button ears. Within the last week his one ear turned into a rose ear. I ...

Igloo Dog House  I want to get my Aussie an igloo dog house. What size would be best? She is 11 months old and about 45-50 lbs.

Going Balistic When We Get Out Of The Car  We have a 6 year old male Mini Aussie. He is a wonderful dog except for one thing. When he is in the car with us he goes ballistic when one or both of ...

Australian Shepherd Weight Concern  I have a 9 mo. old Aussie and I am slightly concerned about his weight. He is very heavy in his rear and rather think on the sides. We exercise him quite ...

Nipping HURTS  Hello. My Red Tri Aussie starts training classes next week. I walk her twice per day and sometimes she loses focus of the walk and attacks me (her herding ...

Fireworks Scare and Stress My Aussies  My twelve year old, and six year old Aussie are both terrified of fireworks and other loud noises that sound similar. What can I do to help them not be ...

Overweight Pup  We just adopted a 4 year old Aussie mix. She is very sweet but possible 15 to 20lbs overweight. Do I have to ease her into exercise or go all in?

My Vet Has Said My Blue Merle "Baillie" Works Off His Front Legs   Baillie has a very large upper body compared to his lower and my vet has said he obviously works off his front legs not his back legs. She said it is not ...

How Much Should My 3 3/4 Month Female Aussie Weigh?  I have an Aussie mix. Her mother is 1/2 Aussie 1/2 Queensland Heeler. Her father is 1/2 Border Collie 1/2 Rottie. She is 3 3/4 months old. How much should ...

At What Age Do Australian Shepherds Stop Growing?  At what age do Aussies stop growing?

One Year Old Male Blue Merle  I have a one year old male blue merle, Frankie, that my family and I love. Recently, I have been having problems with excessive barking and aggression ...

Would You Give Up An Aussie Who Showed Aggression To A Child In The Home?  Help. I have a 1 year old male Mini Aussie. He has shown growling behavior as young as 9 weeks. Then he became food aggressive with our other dog. My vet ...

Chewing on Drywall  My 5 month old Mini Aussie has started chewing on the drywall in our house. I caught him once. His little nose got swatted, he was told NO, BAD DOG!... and ...

Aussie/Border Collie, Ball Issue  I have a 7 month old female who is having an issue at the dog park, when other dogs play with their ball. She steals it, and then gets aggressive towards ...

Great Pyrenees And Australian Shepards Working Together  We have 3 Great Pyrenees and goats and 17 acres. Can you mix GPs and Aussies in a pasture? Can you have Great Pyrenees and Australian Shepards working ...

Mismark  Hi, I'm beginner in breeding but I have a question about mismark colour. A male red merle has puppies with red tri bitch - there are 8 puppies but 3 are ...

How Can I Tell If My Puppy Is Deaf?  How can I tell if my puppy is deaf? He is 8 weeks old and predominately white.

How Do You Handle Sudden Agression To Children?  We have a 7 month old Aussie Shepherd who we love however lately he will lay on his bed and growl or snap at our children's friends who have done nothing ...

Aussie Goes Crazy Around Certain Female In Dog Class  My aussie goes a little crazy around one specific female dog in my dog class! We separated but ended up next to each other. Please help!

Peeing In The House  My Australian Sheep Dog sometimes pees in the house when he gets excited. Other wise he is great as he has been trained since he was a puppy. Is this normal ...

Stop Chasing  I just brought home 6 lambs and I cannot keep Cocoa (my Aussie) from wanting to run them (sending them into a frenzy). How do I get her to be calm with ...

Aussie Growth Chart  Is there an online resource, or a standard chart to determine average growth rate for Aussies? For instance the average weight at each month until adulthood?...

How Many Austrailian Shepherds Are Born Each Year?  How many Austrailian Shepherds are born each year?

Temperament Change  My almost 6-yr old Aussie has become more aggressive toward other dogs in recent years and bit someone recently. He also has had two seizures in the last ...

Heart Disease And Peeing On Herself  Our 7 year old female has heart disease and taking two medications for it. She could not control her peeing about a month ago. Within a day it cleared ...

Weight Of A Puppy  My blue merle puppy is 2 months old and weighs 11 pounds. Is this a healthy weight?

Aussie Puppy Nipping And Biting  I have an 4 month old Aussie, she also has the strong desire to nip and bite and even at 3 months was really bad at it, she is my third Aussie, second ...

My 6 Month Aussie Is TOO Sociable... How Do I Get Her To Focus?  We rescued an Aussie / Rottie mix 2 months ago. Apart from all the energy she is a great dog. I take her to the dog park for 6 hours a week and she has ...

Barking Habits Of Typical Aussie?  Tell me about the barking habits of a typical Aussie.

I Need Some Help Identifying Mix  I am currently trying to rescue a beautiful dog and would like to know what you think it may be mixed with?

1 Year Old Mini Aussie - Fearful, Irritated  I was just wondering if anyone has had the same issues as I am having with my 1 yr old female Mini Aussie. She is a great dog, perfect size, doesn't shed ...

How Much Are Puppies Supposed To Weigh?  I recently got a new Aussie. He is just over 2 months old now apparently and is already 22 lbs. My question is is this a normal size? He is not fat and ...

5 Month Female Deaf Aussie Growls At Us  Hi, we are fostering a 5 month female deaf Aussie and she growls at us for petting her (not on head), sitting by her, not letting her into a room at certain ...

Weight Of 8 Week Old Puppy  My 8 week old puppy weighs 9.2 pounds. Is this typical weight? I can't find that information anywhere!

I Want An Aussie... But, I Have Alot Of Family  There are nine kids, four other dogs, chickens, cats... in my house. But nothing for a herding dog to really herd. Will this cause a problem to the kids ...

Brushes? Combs?  What kind of brushes or combs do I need? What is a really good shampoo?

Mini Aussie Size  How big will my Mini Aussie get if he is 15 weeks and 14 pounds?

Deprograming An Abused Aussie  I adopted an abused Aussie from local shelter. She has had much training and is loving and good with other animals. This is not my first Aussie. I have ...

5 Year Old Acts Like A Bully With Smaller Dogs  My 5 year old Aussie female likes to attack some small breeds at the local dog park. (She has some friends that are small and they play well together).

She ...

Crate Training An Adolescent Aussie Accustomed To Ruling The Roost (And Eating The Roost Too)  On another thread, someone asked about teaching an adolescent mini-Aussie to crate. Since I'm currently doing exactly that with Twister, (and was limited ...

Naive New Mother (Bitch)  I had a litter out of a leased bitch who did not clean her pups. Because it was my first litter, I didn't notice this until the third day until I had ...

Proper Puppy Weight  My male Aussie is 38 pounds and will be 5 months in 2 weeks. Is this a bit heavy for a large puppy and am I headed toward downright fat? I know this ...

10 Year Old Australian Shepherd Getting Fatigued  My boy Foster recently had his 10th birthday last Oct. Prior to that time he seemed to tire very easily. Being my first Aussie, I'm looking for experience ...

Dog Aggressive  I just got a female Mini Aussie and I also have a 2 1/2 yr old Poodle mix that is female as well. I've had no problems yet but didn't know if it could ...

Itching And Hot Spots  We have three Aussies - and one has developed an allergy to "grains"... so we feed him a total grain free food - and his treats are grain free. Since ...

Is Osteochondritis Dissecans Common In Aussies?  Is OCD common in Aussies?

Food Question  How much should I feed my two year old black tri (boy). I also have a blue merle (girl) that seems to eat less.


Note from Anton: You can find a ...

9 Month Biting People's Backside  I have a 9 month Shepherd that is around people including my 5 year old all the time. Every once in a while he will bite peoples backsides (has happened ...

False Pregnancy  Hello, Does anyone have experience with using homeopathics or herbs and supplements to alleviate a false pregnancy?

I have a bitch who often has false ...

Breeding  I am considering becoming a breeder. I have always owned Aussies and live in the country. I do not want to become a breeder of "prize-winners", I just ...

Puppy Sitting An Aussie  My son has got a nine month old Aussie. Because he and his partner work I have helped with puppysitting since he got him about 5 months ago. He and my ...

What "Jobs" Have You Created For Your Aussie To Perform?  I have a 6 month old male Aussie (1/2 full size, 1/2 mini). I got him when he was 8 weeks old. I am dealing with some of the typical puppy issues: getting ...

Aussie Attack  I have two Miniature Aussies. One is quite calm, and the other... not so much. He has formed quite the bad behaviors. Guests can barely come to our house ...

Woodville, MS Aussie Breeder  About 17 years ago, I purchased a solid red male Aussie puppy from Mr. John Hughes, Woodville, MS. Does anyone know who ended up with Mr. John's Aussie ...

Why Do They Dock The Tails Of Australian Shepherds?  Why do they dock the tails of Australian Shepherds?

Australian Shepherd Nipping At Face  My 4 year old male Aussie, nips at your face if you are on floor level with him. It happens most often with children but he has done it to adults (one ...

Mini Aussie vs Toy  My chocolate snow bunny is a Mini Aussie, however at 4 1/2 months old he is 8.5 lbs. Someone at the vets office said he may be a Toy Aussie. Is this ...

Short Hair  My Australian Shepherd; Bella, is 7 weeks old, 8 this Thursday. She has rather short hair. I was wondering if it will grow out at a certain week, or ...

2 Year Old Aussie Male Getting "Bitey"  In just the last few days, my 2 year old rescue Aussie has bitten 3 times. We have had him more than a year and he has gotten very protective of family ...

Hair Loss?  My Australian Shepard has a thick beautiful fur in the summer time, but when October hits she starts shedding bad!! By snowfall she doesn't have much ...

Delicate Question  I have a question. Not sure how to word it, but… well, here goes: I have two males dogs, one is 4 months, the other is 2 years old, recently I noticed ...

My Mini Aussie Pees In Kennel  My Mini Aussie is about 9 months old and we have been trying to kennel train him ever since we got in at 2 months. He still pees on himself. We bought ...

Help, My 4 Month Old Pup Started Having Diarrhea, And He's Also Losing Weight  I got our little guy at 8 weeks of age. I have two other dogs, one is 14 years old, the other is 2 years old, they all eat holistic food, Pinnacle. Yet,...

Issues Breeding Black Tri Colored Mini Aussies  Are there any issues in breeding black tri colored Mini Aussies; how can I find information on how to ensure tri-colored pups?

Squamous Cell Carcenoma  I recently lost my 10 year old Aussie to Squamous (sp) cell carcenoma of the mouth. She also had multiple seizures after it was diagnosed. The only symptom ...

My 5 Year Old Aussie Just Started To Show Bad Hips  My 5 year old Austrailian Shepherd just started showing bad hips. What might have caused this?

Color Question  What is a power blue merle?

Hip Problems?  My Aussie is having trouble with his hind legs. When laying down he gets up and holding left rear up. Could it be that he has hip problems? I am taking ...

DNA Test Result Question  I bred my purebred blue merle Aussie last summer with a black tri male and was very careful to keep her with me or confined during her heat cycle.

When ...

How To Positively Interact Your Puppy With Other People At Your Home  We have a 3 month old girl Australian Shepherd and she is sometimes really good and sometimes really bad when we bring people over to our house. My mom ...

Australian Shepherd Coat  I have two Aussies, one female, one male. The coat on my male is very full like a cotton ball, the coat on my female is very thin and not full at all. Is ...

What Is The Growth Rate Of A Red Merle Puppy?  I have a red merle puppy, she is about 3.5 months old. But she hasn't grown much at all. She is about an inch bigger than when we first got her, and we ...

Tooth Damage  Our 20 month old Aussie loves catching frizbees, but his canines appear to be "sanded" down, flat, rather than round. I assume this is from catching the ...

Barking And Snapping  My Aussie, who barks when anyone comes in the house, goes off the radar when they try to leave. I always say, if someone robs me, she will show them where ...

Puppy and Water  how often should I let my 10 week old puppy drink water? He always wants water: after play, after a nap, etc.,but if I let him have all the water he wants ...

15 Wk Old Mini Aussie Barely 8 lbs?  My 15 wk old mini Aussie is only 7.7 lbs. Is this a normal weight for a mini?

What Age To Stop Breeding A Female Aussie?  What age to stop breeding a female Aussie?

Neutering And Accidents?  My Aussie was neutered about 10 days ago. Since then he has had several accidents. It is as if he just cannot hold it. He is 7 months, and prior to this ...

How to Stop Nipping  Our Australian Shepherd is always nipping us - sometimes almost a bite. She gets very excited and is happy to see us and wants attention but she gets carried ...

Tails and Dew Claws  How is docking of tail and removal of dew claws done?

Introducing Aussie To Chihuahua  Recently, I lost my 5 yea old Aussie, Luke. I am feeling such a void since. I went to a shelter, where I found a Aussie/Collie mix, 9 month old. She'...

Aussie Cross From Shelter is Very Thirsty  It it a breed thing, this thirstiness? this is my 2nd Aussie, the first one was pure bred, I thought his thirst was due to his illness, he was epileptic,...

Food Quantities  I have a 1 year old Australian Shepherd... How much should I feed him. Current weight is 40lbs.

Equal Love For Two Dogs  I have two Aussies (females) 1) how not to show privileges and 2) how to act with justice with the two of them?

Fearful Aggression Please Help!  My wife and I recently took in two beautiful Red Merle Aussies, Holtz and Montana. They are 6 months old, and we love them. Very smart and very loving ...

What Are The Normal Vital Signs For Aussies?  What are the normal vital signs for Aussies?

Aggessive Behavior! HELP!  I have a Australian Shepherd Lab mix and he is starting to show some aggressive behavior and I don't know what to do, I don't want to get rid of him, I ...

Aussie Herding Group Of Dogs  I am a trainer in the Baltimore area. I have come across an Aussie that is herding the other dogs while he is at daycare. The owner of the said daycare ...

Tail Docking Suture  My 8 year old Aussie has spun around like a bee has stung him on his bum. Its a common occurrence for him. (We've checked to see what the problem was but ...

Separation Anxiety  With regards to the the separation anxiety , my Aussie is fine when I leave him at home or at my brother's house, where he is comfortable, but if I leave ...

How To Groom An Australian Shepherd?  My question: It seems that most groomers do not know how to properly groom an Aussie. Could anyone suggest a groomer in the Boston area who can do this?...

Why Does My Aussie Chew At His Paws  My 3 years old (Male) Aussie has a habit of chewing at his paws. I think it is a skin or food allergy I am trying to find out more, please help.

Aggression  My well-trained Aussie just bit the mailman that she has met a few times before (without problems). She is almost 2 years old, has never shown any signs ...

How Much And When To Feed My Mini Aussie Shepherd?  He's a male mini and is 9yrs. Does get 1-2 walks a day and weighs about 34lbs. He eats a very good brand of dry dog food called Summit.

How much is ...

Australian Shepherd Becomes Fearful of Slippery Floors and Loud Noises  My 5-year-old female Aussie has become increasingly fearful over the last couple of years. She is a good well-trained dog and she gets lots of attention ...

Aggression/Biting  I have an Aussie about one year old with aggression issues towards people and other dogs. Running up to people and dogs barking, growling and has nipped ...

Dog Age And Training  We have 2 Austrailian Shepherds. How old is too old to try and train them? Our female is 5 years old and our male is 2 1/2 years old. My daughter took ...

What Is The Best Way To Reduce Attention Barking?  What is the best way to reduce barking in my 6 month old aussie? She has passed her basic obedience and is very friendly. However, she drives other dogs ...

Green Poop  For about 2 days our Aussie's poop was green (almost Kelly Green). She is up-to-date on all her tests, shots, meds and is perfectly active and healthy....

Fur Length  How can you tell if an Aussie pup will have long or short hair?

2 Male Mini Australian Dogs?  We currently have a 21 month old male red merle. We are wanting to get a second. It would be a puppy. Should we get a another male or female? Our current ...

How Do You Make Ears Lay Down?  How do you make ears lay down?

May And Patch Deemed Vicious  May is Patch's mother. They are 9 and 8 years old. After all these years the dogs have been banned from the Thousand Island Park, NY community. [They are ...

White Aussies  I know alot of the time they have issues but give them a chance, not all are blind or deaf. My girl is completely white apart from her blue merle butt ...

Australian Shepherds And The Heat  I love to go running and hiking. I do these as a way to exercise not only myself but my 2 year old Aussie named Sadie. I live in St. Louis where our ...

How Much Should An Eleven Week Old Aussie Pup Weigh?  How much should an eleven week old Aussie pup weigh?

Summer Cut  Is it ok to give an Aussie a summer cut and if so how short is too short?

Please note... I live in Phoenix AZ so he is indoor outdoor (we have a door ...

Walks, How Often and How Far?  How often should a healthy 9 yr. old Aussie be walked?

Biting 4 Year Old Neutered Male  Wonderful in every way. Was not socialized properly when young. He is a gem around children. But let someone walk by when the owner is right there he Bites!...

Cooking For My Border Aussie?  Hi! I have a 19 month old Border Aussie that is pretty much the best choice I've made yet, and I've made a lot of great choices. He's my first dog as an ...

Help! Best Way To Deal With Shedding!  I am newly going to be getting a place with my better half, but even now we have problems since he is allergic to her hair. She sheds so much that I don'...

Behavior Problem  My Aussie, Emma, has started attacking small dogs. She doesn't actually hurt them, but makes a lot of noise and has to be pulled off them. She is normally ...

Male Marking  I am looking for an Aussie puppy. There is concern that a male will mark in the house. Considering a 7 month old from an excellent breeder. Dog to be neutered ...

When Does Coat Come In?  Hi, I have a blue merle. He's about 4-5 months old. He has short hair now, but what age will I see his beautiful coat come in? I mean he's so handsome ...

Aussie Biting Leash  How to get aggressive 8 month old Australian Shepherd from biting the leash and biting at your hands when holding the leash?

Aggression  How to handle 8 year old male that likes no one but me.

How Popular Is The Australian Shepherd In America?  How popular is the Australian Shepherd in America??

DNA Testing Other Than Parentage?  I know you can test your dog for parentage, to see if mutt pops up as well. We can test for traits such as MDR1 gene. Does anybody know a lab out there ...

Attacking My Other Pets  I luvs my baby Scrappydoo but ever since I got him fixed he is going after my other 2 dogs and my cats, it's like he is 2 different dogs. One min he is ...

Breaking Her From Killing Squirrels  So far she has killed 4 of them. I didn't realize they were hunters too!

How To Keep Your Dog Healthy...  Try to stay away from dog food if you can.
Cook quinoa, rice, millet and blend with fresh veggies like carrot and others. Add some nutritional yeast, little ...

Aussies In Temperate Weather   Can Aussies be raised in temperate or tropical climates? I know that there are Aussies who do ok in Florida? But I live in the Philippines where temperatures ...

Aggresion Towards Puppy  My mother's Aussie, Clare, is three years old and grew up with my parents on their cattle farm. She loves people, and is generally well behaved, but when ...

Scared Or Timid Puppy ?  5 month old Aussie puppy scared to death of kids, still pees when greeted what can I do about?

Height  How tall will this breed get?

Finding a Mate For My Male  I have a ASCA registered blue merle male I'm looking to breed. I have been unable to locate a female for him. I don't want to purchase a female, because ...

Aggression On Leash  Our 1-1/2 year-old male Aussie never exhibited any aggression toward other dogs until just recently and it only seems to occur when either he is on leash ...

Aussie Teeth Cleaning Tip  Our Aussie loves to roughouse with a rope made of old clean socks knotted end to end. as she pulls on this rope we find that the action of the socks against ...

Barking  I have a 7 year male and now a 4 month old girl. The little girl barks at the older dog to play and the older dog will bark at her if he does not want ...