Pedigree
Australian Shepherd
Origin: United States
The Australian Shepherd is an energetic, highly trainable herding dog, bright and activity-hungry. It needs a daily outlet and carries a screenable drug sensitivity (MDR1) to flag to the vet. A superb companion for an active home.
Energetic, highly trainable, with a herding instinct. Bright and activity-hungry.
Heat (Morocco)
Watch the heat
First pet
Experienced owners
Availability
Market / breeders
Know this first
MDR1 drug sensitivity (screenable by DNA test): flag before any medication. A working dog that needs a daily outlet.
For you if
- An active home, sport or hiking
- Anyone who enjoys training and occupying a dog
Think twice if
- A calm, sedentary home
- A flat with no daily activity
Care essentials
- Daily exercise and mental stimulation
- MDR1 test before medication
- Regular brushing (semi-long coat)
- Training and channelling the instinct
Is a Australian Shepherd right for you?
Temperament is not everything: your space, your time, and the climate matter as much. Let us see if your life fits.
Common questions
What is MDR1?
A genetic sensitivity to certain drugs, common in herding breeds. A DNA test detects it; flag it to your vet.
In the same family
MDR1/ABCB1: veterinary literature (digest).