Australian shepherd in apartment?
My sister really wants a dog. She lives in a medium sized apartment in the city & is looking to adopt an australian shepherd pup. I know they are active dogs my sister is quite active too she goes for runs daily and i know she'd walk with the puppy just to start with since he's pretty young yet. They have a local dog park she would consider going to if she felt comfortable with the other dogs getting along with the puppy. Aussies are medium sized so thats why she thought it would be a good match. If the dog gets plenty of exercise would he be ok living in an apartment? Thank p.s. Shes already gotten the ok to have the dog in the apartment building.
Are Australian Shepherds really that hyper? (Need to know for my Shitzu)?
I have two Aussies as well (one is 3 the other is 1yr.). I LOVE my Aussies. They are active dogs, and will love you more than you will ever imagine. My male (1yr old) follows me everywhere and thinks I am his female. They play with eachother so much that they really get a lot of their energy out that way. We have a large backyard, which is what I recommened for this breed. That or you take them to a dog park or on a long run or walk a few times a week. The ONLY time our dogs get really hyper is when people come over. They get really excited and want to love them. If you are worried that because your dog is older and an Aussie pup might be too much for him, keep researching the breed. You are doing the right thing and you should be sure before you commit to anything. It really is a personal choice. I love my Aussies so much and of course I recommend them. Have you also considered a cocker spaniel? Those are really sweet dogs too. Well, good luck and I hope I helped some.
What should you know about raising an Australian Shepherd/Blue Heeler mix?
You should definitely know that it takes an active owner/family to successfully raise one. They are not for the "homebody" "couch potato" family. They need to run and have something to do. Such as, fetch or a "job". Good luck! They are amazing if you have the right family for one!
How do you care for an Australian Shepherd?
If they are anything like mine, get a brush and use it every single day. You will, at some point, just have to give up on brushing until the next day because there will never be a stroke of the brush that comes back hair free. Mine is a rescue and he refuses to run and play like most of his kin, so it is important to know your dog personally, but most Australian Shepherds are very energetic and smart and if you don't channel that energy into something productive they will tear things up out of boredom, especially trash and stuffed toys and pillows. They are born to be herd animals and they need to expel copious amounts of energy every day. Fetch is a good game to play with them every day and they love a Frisbee and a tennis ball, but if you find a need to mix it up consider weave poles and a tunnel and set the dog up a course. For days that the weather is bad hide and seek is a good game to play where you hide a treat toy or a Kong and have your dog find it. Always have plenty of fresh water available and feed them at the top end of their recommended food servings on the back of the dog food bag because they expel a lot of energy and they will burn those calories up quick. Love them appreciate them and enjoy their company.
Australian Shepherd/Beagle Mix?
We adopted an Aussie Shepherd/Beagle mix rescue 3 years ago. As others have stated, a lot depends on the temperament of the dog and (I'm sure) the parents, if you have access to see them. Our Max is an Aussie with a Beagle coat. He appeared more Beagle-esque when he was younger, but quickly grew to a full-sized shepherd. He exhibits incredible intelligence (not just saying that as a proud momma!) and agility tendencies. His energy level is high -- loves going for runs or walks or chasing our other rescue around our yard, yet loves to just hang out with us in the evenings. He had very strong herding instincts (toward my husband and me) until we picked up our 2nd rescue, which he now directs toward his brother. He also has a strong nurturing nature. He is protective of my husband and me and territorial. People are greeted with barks and growls, but as long as we show Max that they are indeed friends, he will mellow out in about 5 minutes after investigation (including a sniff in the rear). He has been around children and is good with them. I am confident he would be excellent if we had children of our own. When we were first looking to adopt Max, he refused to look my husband in the eye, which would have been a dealbreaker. But after spending a good part of the afternoon with him, he warmed up to us and wouldn't let us go. He is very trainable, again, very intelligent, is about 50 pounds and we feed him 2 cups a day of dry dog food, plus whatever my husband sneaks him. We've had no medical costs other than annuals and shots. Hope that helps.
Do you really know what a Miniature Australian Shepherd Is?
To all those who don't think there is/should be a size difference in the Australian Shep/mini issue - then why does the beagle need 2 separate breeds for a beagle the 13 inch and the 15 inch - or the cocker spaniel who has 3 categories for COLOR of all things. I am behind any breeder who is going for a standard - preferable with a purpose - and is working hard to produce healthy dogs. Not dogs for profit, but for quality. Good breeders - who do it right - are not the issue - it is the ones who cross anything to make a buck that are. Those are the reason there are so many dogs needing adoption. Often because the new owners are not screened or properly educated. They are just looked at as an income. This person is not sounding like a BYB. Size does matter - even a few inches. Look at the UK - their dogs tend to be smaller that the USA who thinks the bigger the better - just look at our cars and houses! Don't get me wrong folks - I am all behind rescues and adopting from shelters - Most of my dogs have been rescues or strays, but if we don't want responsible breeders to breed - then we will only have street bred mutts around. The AKC is not the end all of breeding - it is a CLUB. I have seen AKC registered animals that are NOTHING like their breed should be - Shepherds who are small but lanky, curled tail, ugly and petrified of their own shadow - but they had 'Papers'. Meanwhile I have Shiloh Shepherds - also not AKC accepted and they are big and beautiful - all the the GSD was supposed to be (and some are mind you) but so many ones are not. If this woman is a good breeder - then she has my blessing.
What are important things to know about Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mixes?
They're going to be terribly intelligent, which will be a blessing and a curse (think: selective listening - like when she ignores your command to come, or stop trying to playfully chase the neighbors 4 year-old). The lab in her will exhibit heaps of energy. Get used to an 8am whine to take her to the dog park.She'll probably get really good at hiding your favorite pair of sandals (after chewing through those delightful little strappy things). But after a long and exhaustive day at work, when you walk in the door and drop your bag, she'll be furiously wagging her little fluffy tail, licking your hand, rolling over for belly rubs, and simply existing as your most loyal best friend. Shepherd/lab mixes are beautiful creatures, should you raise one, consider yourself blessed.
How do you train a German Shepherd/Australian Shepherd mix?
The same way you train other dogs: with repetition, behaviour reinforcement, and patience. The only difference is that the hairbrush and lint roller may be a *leeetle* closer at hand, to get rid of all the fur.If you want specific methodologies for training your puppies, please clarify your needs. Housebreaking? There was just a thread on this: How does one housebreak a puppy? Others, like obedience, agility, flyball? Just clarify, and you're sure to get several answers.
What's a good name for an Australian Shepherd?
I like to name my aussies names that are western/country sounding (I live in Texas/Oklahoma and 3 of my 4 dogs work cattle). Here are some names that I have named my aussies(including pet names that I gave the pups my best working girl Betsie had this past year, before they went to their new homes) and names of some friend's aussies. Boys: Sloan (red double merle my deaf rescue dog) Tex (blue merle) Gus (black tri) Wyatt (blue merle) Shiner (black tri) Cole (black tri) Monte (red merle) Lane (black tri) Tuff (red tri) Sterling (blue merle) Nike (black tri with a slash of white on his neck that looks like a Nike "swoosh") Girls: Betsie Blue (blue merle) Bonnie (blue merle) Bella (Black tri) Kit (black tri) Casie (black tri) Doti (red tri) Remi (red merle) Hope these helped you get some ideas! They aren't too unique, but are easy to call out when giving comands. Good luck with your new aussie, they are the best!
When will female Australian Shepherd get into heat?
I'm planning to get my Aussie puppy spayed and the best time I've learned is when she is 6 month old before her first heat. However I really want to know if there's an average heat time for Australian Shepherd, is it more likely after 7 month or before? Me and my boyfriend are both in college and we will be in school when she gets to 6 month old, but I want to have time for her. If I wait until Thanksgiving when I will have 5 days off, she will be 7 month and 2 week old. Is it very likely she will have heat by then? I'm really appreciate if someone could give some suggestions! BTW I will call the breeder and ask for the average she knows.