Alaskan Shepherd For Sale (2024)

FAQs

What is the lifespan of an Australian German shepherd mix? ›

On average, an Australian German shepherd will live between 10 and 15 years. You can ensure your dog lives a long healthy life by providing them with plenty of nutritious food, ample exercise, and regular veterinary visits.

As herding dogs or obedience/sport prospect, the Aussie problem-solving capacity can be a problem with owners who use repetitive, drill-style training methods. Aussies learn quickly and enjoy a challenge. Repeated “drilling” can quickly bore or even cause an Aussie to dislike the activity.

They do sometimes tend to pick a favorite person, but are generally affectionate to their entire families. A working dog at heart, the Aussie has a built-in affinity for herding. In fact, he may even try to herd his human pals!

In summary, while Mini Australian Shepherd may be lower than their standard counterparts, they aren't” atomic” in the traditional sense. These intelligent and energetic tykes generally range from 13 to 18 elevation altitudinous and weigh between 20 to 40 pounds.

Adoption: $500 – $2000

Adoption is always a more affordable option and also helps give a loving home to a dog who needs a second chance. Adoption may cost $200-$500. While purchasing an Australian Shepherd from a breeder may range from $600-$2000.

The truth is that there's no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Some individuals may bark more than others, depending on their situation, environment, and training. But in general, Aussies bark when they feel something is wrong or when they want to alert their owners.

All puppies and young dogs experience a period of extreme activity. In Aussies, it should stop at around 2-3 years of age. But don't worry! It winds down gradually and gets less “naughty” as they grow and learn, and Mini Aussies are quick learners.

Being left alone for too long may cause the intelligent, energetic Australian Shepherd to create her own fun—often through destructive behaviors or barking. While an Aussie may be left home alone for four to six hours at a time, crate training may be necessary for the dog's safety.

Also called sudden onset aggression, rage syndrome is a neurological disorder, not a temperament defect or training/socialization problem. Affected dogs go into a kind of seizure that makes them attack anyone or anything that happens to be in the vicinity.

While Australian Shepherds can be very affectionate, loving, and cuddly dogs with their family members, they may not act the same way at all with someone they don't know. This dog will enjoy snuggling with the people he trusts.

What do Australian Shepherds love the most? ›

The Aussie Shepherd Personality

They are very responsive to positive reinforcement, making toilet training and other training relatively easy to master. They're very active and energetic, and love to run and play with both kids and adults. Australian Shepherds love the attention that playtime brings.

Aussies Are Serious Shedders

Some owners will claim that their Aussie only sheds twice a year…for six months at a time. Australian Shepherds are dogs that shed a lot, so they'll need a lot of brushing – once a day is recommended.

Please take a look around our site and find one of our beautiful Teacup, Toy or Miniature Australian Shepherds that is just right for you. Dot is one small tiny toy. She is a beautiful tiny gal with amazing Copper Accents.

In Conclusion. German Australian Shepherds make excellent family dogs, dogs for singles, or working dogs. The primary consideration that you need to make with these pups is their need for space. They will not live a happy life if they spend most of it cooped up without anywhere to go.

Australian Shepherd

Having evolved from glorious hunting dogs into excellent herders, these pups are known for their energy and thrive when they have tasks to complete. These pups live up to 18 years, but the oldest dog in the world, a 30-year-old pup named Bluey, was an Australian Shepherd.

Brave, alert, protective and hardworking are just a few words that can be used to describe the traits of the Cattle Shepherd. Bred from the Australian Cattle Dog and the German Shepherd, these heavy-built, medium to large dogs stand approximately 20 to 25 inches tall and can weight up to 80 pounds.