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The
Australian Shepherd, whether a Standard, Miniature or Toy variety is a
very intelligent breed with herding and guardian instincts. They
make themselves a loyal companion to their owners and are a great family
dog. Because of their intelligence, they want to be included in
whatever you are doing.
The
Australian Shepherd is a sensitive dog. They thrive in an
environment that allows them to be part of the family. They fall
into routine easily. The Australian Shepherds' eager attitude and
learning capability makes them fun to teach.
They
do need some basic training to curb their herding instinct and learn
their place in your family. Taking a local obedience class with your dog
is recommended. This can also be a great socialization tool for your
puppy. Early socialization is very important for a new Aussie puppy, as
they can learn to become a bit "reserved" with strangers without it.
When
raised with children, they love kids and quickly make it one of their
"jobs" to watch and protect their family. They soon become the family
babysitter. When one of the kids gets into trouble, the Aussie will
usually tell on them before one of their siblings gets a chance too!
The
more that you teach an Aussie, the more that they will learn. There is
no limit to the variety of different things that you can teach them with
patience and understanding. They do not need a large yard to run in, but
they do need daily exercise and attention and thrive best when able to
get both. The use of a ball and/or Frisbee is a good source of
exercise most Aussie's enjoy. During bad weather a good game of
Tug-of-War works well. They love to go for rides in the car and
have the chance to spend that time with you.
There
are certain bloodlines that have more herding instinct that others. It
is important to work with a reputable breeder that has a good extended
pedigree history on the dog that you are thinking of purchasing so that
you get the type of personality that you are looking for. More, or less
herding instinct will certainly effect the personality of your dog. If
the breeder that you are working with does not have this information, or
does not try and match the dogs personality with your needs, look for
another breeder.

At
Color Country Aussies we strive to instill wonderful temperament, great
conformation, and outgoing personalities in our puppies. We raise
true to form healthy temperaments from the start, and breed greatness in
every puppy that we raise.
Every prospective buyer can
expect friendliness, respect, and timely treatment while considering a
purchase from Color Country Aussies .
Our puppies
are highly compatible with children and are always family friendly. Our
Standard's and Mini's are raised as part of our family with daily
interaction. Our Aussie pups are raised in a clean, healthy environment,
and guaranteed to be healthy and up-to-date on its vaccinations

Even though the mini's are
smaller don’t count them out they still have as much herding instinct as
the standards, just in a smaller package.
Please let us know if you
have any questions. We would love to hear what you think!
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