Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherds are an energetic mid-sized breed that make the perfect companion.

• About the Australian Shepherd

  The Australian Shepherd, or Aussie, is the 17th most popular dog in the United States, and given their intelligence and temperament, it’s no wonder they’re so well-loved. Despite their name, the Australian Shepherd actually originated from the ranches of the United States around the 1800s. They are praised by stockmen and breeders for their trainability and intelligence. They have a medium build and a wide variation of different coat colors.
  
  Australian Shepherds have considerable energy and they usually need a job to do to keep themselves entertained, though they’re also happy to spend time with the family and settle down at the end of the day. Australian Shepherds are often employed as guide dogs, rescue dogs, and therapy dogs. In addition to exercising an Aussie, it’s equally important to keep their mind occupied, as if an an Australian Shepherd gets bored they do have the tendency to invent their own games or activities, which sometimes involve destructive behaviors. This is a breed that thrives on close companionship. Aussies are at times called “Velcro Dogs” for their tendency to stay close to their owner.

• Health Conditions

  MDR1 Drug Sensitivity

  Clinical ABCB1

  Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd

  Eyes PRCD Exon 1

  Collie Eye Anomaly, Choroidal Hypoplasia, CEA

  Eyes NHEJ1

  Canine Multifocal Retinopathy, cmr1

  Eyes BEST1 Exon 2

  Hereditary Cataracts, Early-Onset Cataracts, Juvenile Cataracts

  Eyes HSF4 Exon 9, Australian Shepherd Variant

  Day Blindness, Cone Degeneration, Achromatopsia

  Eyes CNGB3 Deletion, Alaskan Malamute Variant

  Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia or Urolithiasis, HUU

  Kidney and Bladder SLC2A9

  Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6, NCL 6

  Multisystem CLN6 Exon 7, Australian Shepherd Variant

  Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8, NCL 8

  Multisystem CLN8, Australian Shepherd Variant

  Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, PCD

  Multisystem STK36, Australian Shepherd Variant

  Degenerative Myelopathy, DM

  Brain and Spinal Cord SOD1A

  Hereditary Ataxia

  Brain and Spinal Cord PNPLA8, Australian Shepherd Variant

  Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa

  Skin & Connective Tissues LAMB3 Exon 11, Australian Shepherd Variant

  Craniomandibular Osteopathy, CMO

  Skeletal SLC37A2

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