Aussies!

In this week's post, we are gonna talk about Australian Shepherds. These are one of the most beautiful looking dogs out there. These dogs actually originated in the Western US, not Australia. This was around the gold rush in the 1840s. These dogs are used to herd livestock, and they do this by nipping, barking and eyeing the flock. They are highly intelligent dogs who love to be active. They aren't the type of "sleep all day" dogs. This dog needs plenty of exercise such as walks, runs, trips to the dog park and any other active activity. Aussie's are great dogs for competitions. Because these dogs have such tough agility, they are able to jump high and catch things in the air.

If they do not get enough exercise, they will tend to get agitated and bark a lot. This is why Aussies need to be active. They definitely do not belong in apartments. Having a pretty decent yard is ideal for them to run around and play in. To conclude, these dogs are fun-living pets that are great companions and perfect herd dogs.

Photo by Vetstreet 

Photo by Vetstreet 

Comments

  1. Kylie CobleNovember 1, 2017 at 9:31 AM

    I have always thought that Aussies were adorable, however I want more of a lazy, cuddly dog so I am glad that I read this before eventually one day getting a dog! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Rebecca LewisNovember 1, 2017 at 10:10 AM

    Great post! Ive always imagined Aussies as the laid-back and lazy kind of dogs, this post did a good job of clearing this up.

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  3. UnknownNovember 2, 2017 at 2:24 PM

    Aussies are so pretty! I did not know that they originated in the U.S. and I'm wondering why they are called Australian Shepherds.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 13, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    My favorite type of dog! I think they have a beautiful coat! It was interesting to learn more about this breed since I want to have one in the future! Good job!

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