99% of Aussie Shepherd Owners Don't Know This

[@Tuckerthewigglebuttaussie]

I have a big bone Blue Merle 80 pounds almost 7 years old. Such a great dog that brought so much joy to my life.

[@michaelquillen2679]

I have an Aussie/Lab mix (no, not the designer breed, Aussiedor, but the mutt that comes from an Aussie getting tagged by a Lab). This is our second one. What a dog...best of both breeds! What an intelligent, loving, and loyal dog!

[@ninjette_a.j_420]

I also adopted an Australian Shepherd and lab breed and he is so smart and sweet.

[@DavidEVogel]

I owned a Aussie Shepherd. Ginger was so easy to train. When we went for a walk and reached a curb, she would automatically sit until I took a step off the curb to cross the street. Smart dog.

[@JM-gj7de]

Gorgeous breed of dog. The best, imo.

[@angelaw4063]

Actually, the statement about them being blue heelers is very inaccurate. The use of heeler for this dog breed is just due to the confusion of them being titled Australian (which they did not originate from) like the Australian Cattle Dog, which actually is a breed from Australia that is called a Heeler because of the specific way they herd very large cattle by primarily nipping hard at their heels. The Australian Cattle Dogs originated from the English Cur and the Australian Dingo. While Australian shepherds do nip at the heel and head of the cattle they are herding on occasion, they primarily use eye contact, barking, and body movement to control cattle. I have had the pleasure of seeing both breeds at work.

[@Tojismaggot]

I love this ! Agreed

[@TheBrapbrapboy]

Thanks for the info!

[@shaneharriman5718]

Wonderful video! Thank you for putting it together! I have a pair of minis at home. Female black tri 4 yoa and a male blue merle 2 yoa. Love the breed and all the affection they give to my family. Down side is the hair... SO MUCH hair!

[@leeannmettlach2412]

& I know you like the taste! Josh, the music just continues to grow more freaking PHENOMENAL! ❤️❤️❤️

[@chuckewacks8511]

We've had Aussies since 1989 after we rescued our first wiggle butt and he crossed the bridge we've had six more since then....

[@lindabrophy6171]

Today I would not go by the AKC standards because they change dog breeds to suit people not the original breed standard. Yes, Aussie can have black one side of the face and around the eye and white on the other side and around the eye. And a lot of people and some vets tell the owners of Aussie that they are overweight when they are not, because I think they get them confuse with a Border Collie People look at mt Aussie and ask if she is a Border Collie because of her coat color and markings. They are great dogs but not for a beginner. And not all Aussie are high energy dogs, they adapt to their owners and how they live.

[@messinacox4915]

I have a tri-color Australian Shepherd. He is definitely a velcro dog! He loves his mamma! My lab is a velcro dog , too. They both follow me everywhere.

[@ninjette_a.j_420]

My Australia Shepherd lab mix falls everywhere I go. He's such a loyal and sweet boy.

[@crazynana5186]

Best ever I learn a lot thank you very much

[@stevew523]

I had a bumper sticker that said my australian shepherd is smarter than your honor roll student.

[@marshaclifton1535]

Especially these days, australian Shepard's should be able to vote

[@WesterStarThunder]

Our Aussies have shown themselves to be smarter than 85% of the people we have met, and more emotionally stable than 95%.

[@Nickynickii]

Nice!

[@Bunnymum333]

I have a 1/2 Bernese 1/2 Aussie Shepherd. This is the most challenging dog .. she is so dirty & naughty 🫠🫠 compared to my golden retriever she was so obedient as a pup 😩

[@MommaW0lf]

Australian Shepherds are smarter than most people

[@soyelmismo17]

And mini’s are smarter than the rest.

[@Little.Paws27]

They are smarter than my classmates 💀

[@ninjette_a.j_420]

I believe most animals are smarter than humans because we are the only species that work ourselves death for pay just to live.

[@ninjette_a.j_420]

​@@Little.Paws27any animals are smarter than most people😂

[@Little.Paws27]

@@ninjette_a.j_420 Yes true

[@rendylynn8]

They need to update the cost. Most breeders charge $2,500 - $4,000

[@MarianaTrench202]

@CSIG1001This is not a normal price.

[@racpropst]

I have always thought that the Australian Shepherd was originally developed by breeding several sheep herding breeds with an Australian Cattle Dog. That explains eye and coat color and why they can successfully herd cattle as well as sheep.

[@lindabrophy6171]

They have no cattle dog in them.2 of the breeds use are Border Collies and a Pyrenean Shepherds. A lot of Aussie look a lot like a Border Collie in so many ways.

[@10MM-MAGAMAN-420]

Yea they're actually from north California lol, bred there not Australia.

[@13wingedangels]

There isn't actually multiple sizes. There is only one size Australian Shepherd. The others are badly bred mini American Shepherds.

[@felinelvr27]

I have had Aussie’s in my at least half my life! I have two gorgeous girls Red Merle and Blue Merle, I need a non Merle daddy for them. I would like to breed the once. I will be looking in California.

[@lindabrophy6171]

That is not true about their tails you might fine 1 dog out of the litter with a bob tail most have long tails. My Aussie has a beautiful long tail and has no problem with it.

[@GlennJackson-d8e]

Mine too. I can't understand why anyone would want an Aussie without their fan tails.

[@ТимурИбрагимов-ф4б]

Clever dolphin 33

[@serinalamson]

Is it possible to lefty refer me. Another

[@servicedogkyzanna1761]

There are no such things as Tea-Cup, Toy, and Mini Australian Shepherds- those are what we call mixed breed dogs. I have been involved with these dogs my entire life, and never heard them called "Aussie Shepherds". They are correctly called by their name- the Australian Shepherd- Also, blue eyes are not one of the breeds characteristics, that eye color is associated with the Merle coat color- it happens in other breeds where the Merle pattern occurs as well. You never once mentioned the Australian Shepherd Club Of America in this whole thing. They are the parent club of the breed, set the breed standard, and dictate to AKC what should happen. Aussies DO NOT make good service dogs, as a breed= you are setting up a lot of dogs up to fail. I really wish videos like this would get information correct before putting these videos out to people who think it is corect.

[@Alphacuremom55]

Who cares

[@sharonmurray9565]

I have had an Australian Shepherd as a service dog and she was the best dog ever in every field. She helped me get the mail, she helped me with laundry, she even played basketball, even did nose work games. She was the ultimate dog. Do I ever miss her. There is no other dog I will ever own. Now I have went to the Minature Aussie. Do I have the cuttiest one with her Merle coat the most gorgeous blue eyes. They are a deep blue so memorizing. She might weigh 15 lbs. but anything a larger dog can do, she can do twice as good. She is a great sheep herder. No one would belive she weighs so little when it comes to herding up anything and she is not scared of anything. She is a great little girl.

[@sabermoon5393]

Only sheds twice a year! .... but each shedding lasts 6 months. Priceless.