How much does an Australian Shepherd puppy cost?

Usually, the average price of an Australian Shepherd puppy from a reputable breeder is between $1,000 and $2,000, while a top-quality Australian Shepherd puppy can cost as high as $3,000 and upward. Their price depends upon the pup’s age, sex, quality, pedigree, and breeder’s location.

Where can I adopt an Australian Shepherd?

The easiest way to adopt an Australian Shepherd would be through a rescue that specializes in Australian Shepherds. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt-a-Pet.com. The search will show you all the available Australian Shepherds in your area.

What is the rarest color of Australian Shepherd?

Red merles
Red merles are far less common than blue merles because the red-colored gene is recessive in dogs, meaning both parents have to have it for their offspring to inherit the coat. Red is the rarest color in Aussies generally, although the red merle coat is one of the more common red-colored coats in the breed.

Are Australian Shepherds hard to potty train?

Australian Shepherds can typically be potty trained very easily. The key to potty training your puppy is consistency. Remember that consistency is key to housebreaking an Aussie. Take him out during the same times every day, and do it often.

Are Australian Shepherds good house dogs?

An active yet easy-going dog, the Australian shepherd loves to romp with children and tends to get along well with other pets. Australian shepherds are great family pets, herding animals, police dogs and competitors in obedience trials.

Do Australian Shepherds bark a lot?

Keep in mind the average Australian Shepherd tends to bark a lot, making it a little more challenging to get him to stop barking unless you give him the ‘speak’ command or there is a situation in which he needs to bark to alert you.

What color eyes do Aussies have?

They often have two different colored eyes. The Australian Shepherd is one of a few dog breeds that commonly have two different colored eyes, called heterochromia. Aussies might have any combination of brown, blue, hazel, amber, or green eyes. Some Aussies even display more than one color within the same eye.

Do Australian Shepherds like other dogs?

Yes Australian Shepherds do great with most other dogs large and small. Especially at meetups like the dog park. Your Aussie will run around and keep up with any dog out there. And usually will outlast that dog as well which makes it a great fit for all dogs and multiple dogs at once.

Are miniature Australian Shepherds lap dogs?

Miniature Australian Shepherds are NOT Lap dogs! Miniature Australian Shepherds are NOT Lap dogs, Couch Potatoes, Or a dog you can expect to behave all day while at work if left in the house alone! The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a working breed.

What are Australian dogs?

Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) The Australian Shepherd, often known simply as the “Aussie”, is a medium-sized breed of dog that was, despite its name, developed on ranches in the United States during the 19th century.