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I am new to this website, and my wife and I have Dunder (Miniature Aussie from Simply Spotted in Tampa, FL) and we were hoping for some advice. How Much To Feed A 16 Week Old Puppy? How much should I be feeding my 2 boys?

They're 16 weeks old. I have a 10 week old Aussie that seems to lack enthusiasm to train. He just kinda lays and looks at me sometimes and refuses to train.

We have had our Aussie for a little over three years now and he has never shown any kind of aggression at all towards anyone or anything. Crossed Eyed Pup? Has anyone had an Aussie puppy whose eyes seem to be crossed outwards?

Aussies are very velcro. They want to be with their people at all times. Our 1 year old Aussie is always getting into things and chewing them, either at night when we are sleeping or when we are at work and no one is home.

I have a 2 year old Aussie that tries to "herd" my Golden Retriever and sometimes takes him down while they are running. Why Doesn't My Aussie Just Jump Into The Back Of My Jeep? Why doesn't my Aussie just jump into the back of my Jeep?

Interceptor Spectrum (milbemycin oxime plus Praziquantel) can still be ordered from Australian websites. When Does An Aussie Puppy Lose Baby Teeth? When does an Aussie puppy lose baby teeth?

Freckles was dumped in the bed of my truck while I was buying dog snacks. Anybody in town knows I'm a sucker. My 12 week old Aussie puppy loves to roughhouse and chew on fingers and never likes to just relax and play nice.

Is it normal for an Aussie to lick excessively? I love that she loves us but she can't seem to help herself from "licking our skin off". My mini Aussie was diagnosed with lice which is crazy for Colorado in the middle of winter.

My four year old Aussie Jasper seems to hate trucks. He is my constant companion and rides in the back of the car with a seat belt. Here are four more of my Aussie Ursa's grins.

She LOVES people and greets everyone with her dazzling smiles and her wiggle-butt. I have an 8 month old Australian Shepherd (tri color male) who barks at an invisible thing in the living room. I have been told that feeding "puppy chow" to an Aussie past 20 weeks of age may cause hip displasia due to rapid growth.

Is there any truth to this? My Aussie is 16 months old. How many calories of food per day does he need?

Extremely Territorial Aussie! I need someone's help! We rescued a 4-year-old Aussie from our Humane Society in April.

She has come miles and miles with us but I have a concern. Natural Sedative For Dogs? My 12 year old Aussie girl has never enjoyed riding in the car.

I have a 10 week and 8 week old female Aussies. The 10 week old is twice the size of the 8 wk old. What To Use Until Interceptor Is Back In Production?

Substitute for Interceptor! My 7 year old Austrlian Shepherd, Lucy, has really dry skin on her rump and has 3 times pulled fur out. Anyone know of a dependable flea and tick products aside from Frontline?

Older Aussie Games? I have a female who is getting older (almost 9) and she won't admit it but she just can't play the same games she used to. How Long Should An Aussie's Tail Be?

How long a tail should a shorthair Aussie have? I'm looking for a good, reliable, and most of all SAFE heartworm medicine for my Australian Shepherd and Sheltie mix. He is 4 yrs old.Thanks.

My boyfriend and I recently got an Aussie before he left for Afghanistan so we had crate trained her while I go to work. Shots Before Socialization? I have a new Aussie puppy coming to my home in 1 week.

Some Aussies have a trait called "grinning." The attached photo is my Aussie Ursa's grin. She LOVES people and she grins when she greets them.

What Is Happening To My Puppy? My pup is about 9 months old now and at about 5 months she has begun to change color. My dog nudges at me or puts her head under my arm, what does this mean?

Unusually Laid Back Pup? I have an 11 week old, blue merle female. She's been with us for two weeks now, and I'm wondering if her behavior is normal.

Has anyone taken their puppy to puppy training at the Petsmart stores? I am very concerned about giving my Aussie heartworm meds. Would you be able to give me any feedback on your opinion.

Jealous Or What? We have a 4 year old that we got at 9 weeks. We rescued a red merle that has a growling problem and snaps at Presley the laid back 4 year old.

I am purchasing an 8 week old Aussie from a reputable breeder who is shipping him to me in New York. Just looking for some tips on how to stop her from freaking out, barking, and whining everytime she sees a squirrel. I am aware of an Aussie male puppy that has been "on display" at Petland for months... no one has bought him yet.

Could A Casual Owner Keep An Aussie? I work Monday to Fridays 8am to 4pm and I would like to know if owning an Aussie would be difficult or the lifestyle could be acclimated. I have a Australian Shepherd puppy that is deaf.

We are having troubles with him eating and gaining weight. I have a 5 year old male Aussie (Tucker) who is great with older children (6 and up) but is very uncomfortable around toddlers. I have a 1 year old female that loves to dig.

Is there any chance of getting her to stop? I and my husband just adopted n Aussie named Rusty. He is 7 yrs old and was abused by the man that used to have him.

My Aussie is almost 12-11/26/113 years old and starting to show his age. When my wife and I kiss our 1 year old female likes to jump between us. My dog had a seizure 11/26 and again 11/26.

In the last two weeks she has had 5 seizures and the vet put her on phenobarbital last Monday. My new 14 week old Mini Aussie just came home today. He has been panting a lot.

When he lies down to sleep he keeps breathing really fast. Bad Behavior/Eating Cats! If an Aussie wants to eat your cats, can you train that behavior out of him?

If so, how? Will you ever be able to trust your dog alone with the cats? Which Medication Is Safe For Heartworm?

I gave my dog 1 dose of Trifexis at the recommendation of a vet. He had no problems thank god. That was 2 weeks ago.

My name is Tony and I live in Rock Hill, SC. I have a 8 month old Aussie girl. I got her when she was approximately 4 months old.

My Mini Aussie pup is very badly behaved. He is 11 weeks old. I live alone and he is home crated 7 hours a day.

I have a 13 year old Aussie adopted her when she was 4 months old. Four years ago I brought home another Aussie girl at 8 weeks old. Ok... I have a couple questions for everyone.

I have two black tri Australian Shepherds that are 5 months old. They are brother and sister. Our soon to be 9 month old female rarely barks at all.

Just wondering if this is a normal thing for Aussies or is Maya just a quiet girl? I have 2 Aussie puppies (sisters from same litter) They play together and then start wrestling and nipping. Then it turns to biting and shaking.

How Long Do Aussie Puppies Stay Aussie Puppies? How long do Aussie puppies stay Aussie puppies—behavior and appearance. Can An Aussie Jump A 4 Foot Fence?

I have an 8 month old Aussie and want to build a wood fence in my yard to contain him, how high should I have the fence built? Will Narrow White Blaze Marking Disappear on Puppy? I´m looking at a black tricolour puppy with a narrow white blaze and I´m wondering if there is a chance that the blaze will disappear?

Does Elevation Affects Dogs' Ears Like It Does Ours? My husband and I recently took a trip to Wytheville, VA from the SE coastal area of NC. We love our Aussie (Cider) so much and would do anything for him, but we're at our wits end with his allergy.

My problem is I adopted an Aussie mix female a year ago August. We have to other big dogs, who she gets along with. My boyfriend and I just adopted a unspayed 3 year old female blue merle Aussie.

I have a question on rear legs:Does the scruff from the hock down get clipped clean or do you just feather it with thinning shears? Yesterday I took my female 18 month old Aussie to meet a 17 month old neutered male dog that was a referral dog with ARPH (still living with owner). I have a 3 year old and 2 year old Aussie.

We got the 2 year when our first one was a year old. Any advice on how to add 8 week old female to 4 month old female? Frequent Urination HELP!

Willow, 4 months old blue merle has been urinating alot lately. She will go to the door to signal for potty. I take her and her brother out.

Yes, I have a 5 month old female Aussie that I plan on spaying at 6 months. I haven't yet registered her with her NSDR papers yet. I have a 2 year old female.

I have always given her Interceptor for heartworm prevention. Now, Interceptor, is no longer available. My Aussie, Lindy, 6 yrs old, received her DHLLP+C shot 3 days ago.

She has been very restless and even more itchy than normal since. My 16 month old male Aussie just started to bark and try to herd bikers and skaters. We have a 1 11/26/113 year old neutered male Aussie.

I recently got a male Aussie from our local shelter. He had been in a small cage for about a month. My Aussie will be 1 year at the end of September, he is not a typical Aussie.

He has zero drive. My 16-month-old Mini Aussie is maturing and learning self-control. Some anxiety issues are diminishing and she is less vocal - yay.

Breeding What Is Too Close Related? What Type Of Heartworm Medication Is Safe To Use For Aussies? My vet had mine on Heartguard, my pup started having seizures a day or so after the 1st of month dose, after some research.

My Aussie is about three, a Tri-Black. She has recently began gnawing at her paws mostly in between her nails to the point they are bloody looking. Hot Spots - Ugh!

My 2 year old blue merle Aussie (Maya) is prone to hot spots. Price for Australian Shepherd? I have bred my Aussie and have 5 puppies now.

The dad is AKC and the mom is ASCA. I picked the male because he had the dispostion that I like. We just got a 8 week old Aussie puppy and we noticed when we got her home she doesn't have a tail!

It's not docked, it's not there! I have an almost 5 month old Aussie-Beagle mix and I was wondering if anyone else out there has a mix like this too? Bite Happy Aussie... Help!

We have a four month old Blue Merle female Aussie named 'Maddie'. We love her very much, but she constantly bites and chews on us. Is it common for a blue merle to try to eat everything in sight—rocks, bark, paper, eye glasses, you name it and he's tried to eat it!

I have an 18 month old Aussie whom I raised from a pup. For the past few months I have been thinking about adding a second dog. I have been reading alot about this short haired Aussie.

I too would have believed there was a mix, but it has happened to my litter of 9. I have a 1 year old Aussie. Will not have anything too do with a ball or frisbees?

Aussie Puppy Won't Drink Anything? I have a 5 month Mini Aussie puppy who hates drinking anything. Why Don't My 9 Month Old Shepherds Have Their Ears Up?

I have two German Shepherds, little siblings. The female occasionally has two ears up, but most of the time, just one. How Can I Get My Aussie to Relax?

I have a very smart and intense 5 year old male Aussie. We have worked very hard with him over the years. I've got a black tri female and she's got seven puppies.

I found a 4 month old Aussie to adopt. He is mostly white blue merle with blue eyes. The picture she sent me he has really short almost wiry hair.

How Are Australian Shepherd Pregnant Females With Their Older Pups? How are Australian Shepherd pregnant females with their older pups? I have a red tri Aussie that is almost two years old.

My vet gave her a two month supply of Comtortis for flea/ticks. Millie Is So Big Now! You guys have too see how Milli is.

Fully potty trained, and shakes and sits, and stays. Our male Aussie is almost 14 weeks. Ever since we got him we never had a problem with him peeing in the house or having and major accidents.

I have a five month old male Aussie. For the past few weeks while we are out walking, he has developed this urge to run after cars that drive by. Scared To Ride In A Vehicle?

We have a five month Australian Shepherd that is very scared to ride in our SUV. Sophie is my 3 yr old Mini Aussie. She knows the standard tricks, with a few more expert tricks.

Her Frisbee is her favorite toy at the dog park. My Aussie is a red-tri who turned 1 in February. I have 2 major problems with him.

I have two Aussies... one is almost 4 years old and the other is 2.5 years. The older dog is the dominant one. Need help with Aussie, coat thin at birth and bald spot on head.

Will this fill in with age? Had skin scrape at vet, was ok. Can anyone tell me if arthritis is prevalent in Ausies?

My girl 'Indie' is 16 months old and has been diagnosed developmental arthritis. Interaction With Other Dogs? I have a three month old Aussie-Border Collie mix named Lola.

She interacts very well with my Sheltie puppy and even our cat. Mostly White Aussie? I rescued a dog from Craig's List who I was told is an Aussie.

He reportedly has one standard Aussie parent and one mini Aussie parent. I'm getting a red tri female Aussie who is currently five weeks old. I'm getting her when she is 11/26 weeks.

My Aussie is 5 or 6 years old and has a pulse of 72. He weighs 77 lbs. We are in the process of adopting an Aussie who is approximately 1 11/26/113 to 2 years old.

He makes me nervous around "strangers", i.e. My 1 year old Toy Aussie Shepard, often attacks a mentally impaired family member. How do we curb this behavior?

So my girl is shedding and I thought I'd help her out using an undercoat rake. As expected, bunches and bunches of light fuzzy hairs came off. I have a champion blood lines female Black Tri Aussie who (yes I refer to her as if she's a person) is overweight.

We just brought our new Aussie home 3 days ago. She is a 4 year old female. She has been getting out of our yard.

Always comes back when I whistle. What is the difference between an Aussie and a Miniature Aussie other than size? I have 2 mini Aussies, brother and sister.

Just turned 1 year old. I've noticed in the past few weeks their fur (especially the male) is thinning out. My 5 month old female Miniature Aussie is driving me crazy jumping up on me and my son.

I have a 15 month old Aussie, and I can't take him everywhere unfortunately. He has panic attacks if there are no other dogs or people around. This is our third Aussie.

The first two crate trained with no problem, (they were females). Our newest Aussie is a male. How can I train my Aussie to not jump up on people, family or strangers.

She will also "kiss" them on the face. Who has had a pricked (upright) eared Aussie whose ears did not fall after 17 weeks? Just got my sizzle puppy and he is 7 weeks old.

So I'm in process of crate training and potty training him. Mini Aussies—Not Accepted? I supposedly have a 'AKC Mini Aussie'.

Aussie Or Not? We rescued this cute little dog when he was around 4 weeks old. We are wondering if he is a Miniature Aussie or a mix or maybe something else.

My 5 month old Mini Aussie is petrified of the car. The very first ride we shared together he drooled a tremendous amount. My husband and I are adopting a 5 month old male Aussie who was surrendered to an animal hospital because he started showing signs of Parvo.

My pup had been a really well-behaved, submissive dog. About 2 weeks ago my pup decided he would jump up at me and bite at me. How Much Should My Four Month Australian Shepherd Eat?

How much should my four month Australian Shepherd puppy eat? In January, I adopted an 11 year old Aussie after her owner died. She had been clipped.

Aussie Trait Or Aggression? What is the difference between the herding "nip" and aggression? Is nipping people a trait of the breed?

Overly Active Aussie? We have a 3 year old Mini Aussie. She is extremely active.

And I am wondering what else we can do. Our 11 month male Aussie, Riley, just seems to extremely dislike other people and dogs. My Aussie is 3 years old and has never been trimmed/shaved.

We live in Michigan - she is an outside dog. Can Mini Aussies Suit Average Life Style? I have known many people that have these dogs and I absolutely love them.

Frozen Meat Chew Instead Of Chewing On Bone? My dog's diet includes about 1/3 of the calories from raw meat/veggie/meaty bone. The raw is a separate meal.

Foraging/Eating Everything In Sight? We have a 10-week old black tri (Wyatt). I am in the process of looking for a breeder for a MAS.

We have recently moved to Philadelphia and my 8 month old male Mini Aussie has gotten more and more aggressive towards other dogs when on a leash. My 6 month old Aussie loves to chase my 12 years old down the hall way and nip her on the ankle. Does anyone know of a natural product to help allergies instead of prednisone?

We love our miniature Aussie/Lab mix. But the one thing that really is annoying is his running. My Aussie is 2 and she is itching a lot all over, and her gums around her teeth are red.

A Sign Of Age? Our female Aussie is 12 years old and I've noticed some urinary leakage on her pillow and some small spots on our carpet. We would like to get some training tips for our 3 year old male Aussie.

He came from a rescue shelter and is very well trained. We have a 4 11/26/113 month Mini. She leaks alot when she is excited but also she hates her leash and every time we try to put it on her she pees all over.

Overnight In Bed? My Mini Aussie, Kuma, is nearly 4 months old. Since I've had him (nearly a month) he has slept in bed with me the entire night without accidents.

Is It Ok To Leave An Aussie Alone At Home? I have a boy Aussie, he is about an year and a half. We have another dog, my daughter's Chi, he's almost 4.

E-Collars and Aussies...Good Idea or Not? I have gotten some great advice from this site. If you are a regular reader, you may have heard from me before.

We have a Mini girl, about 7 and one half months, 22 lbs. She is pretty much the most idealistic dog ever. My Aussie is 15 months old.

Last night, I noticed for the first time an episode of shaking. We took our 1 11/26/113 yr old male Aussie to a party on saturday where they were playing wiffle ball. Lots of adults and children.

Why Is My Aussie Constantly Attacked By Other Dogs? My five year old male Aussie Tucker, has been attacked by other dogs on several occasions while we are on walks. Our 12 week Aussie gets almost angry with our 14 year old daughter.

I have a 1.5 year old Toy Aussie who is wonderful, but only to me and my family. Just got a 7 week old red tri puppy. The first night at home we put her in a crate and it was a rough evening (mostly crying).

How Can I Tell? We got our Aussie at the Humane Society, and some people say he is pure bred others say he isn't. Is there a way to tell?

I have a 3 year old female Miniature Aussie and she currently weighs 30 pounds. In a couple months we will be getting an Aussie puppy! I want to crate train her and am looking at purchasing a crate she can grow into.

I have a 6 week old Miniature Australian Shepherd. Will the training methods and info in this book would pertain to them? How Do I Keep My Red-Tri Dog's Coat Looking It's Healthiest?

My red-tri colored Aussie has a very rich liver main color with beautiful white. Will Coat Grow Back To Former Glory? I have been away in hospital for one month.

My friend looked after my beautiful girl Indie (Aussie black tri). Pregnant Aussie - Too Old? My 8 year old Aussie might be pregnant, I am worried she is too old though.

I have had concerns in bringing in an Aussie with our two small dogs. PLEASE help... Lily eats poop... hers or the other dogs. I have a 9 month old male blue merle Mini Aussie.

I have to go back to work after being on medical leave. My two year old Aussie rescue is obsessed with the two dogs that live behind us (fenced yard). Can A Red-Tri Breed With Another Red-Tri?

Some friends of mine have a red tri female that they are trying to breed but having a hard time finding a mini male to breed her with. I have a well behaved and trained Mini Aussie. He is about a year and I am thinking about studding him out.

Who Did YOU Get Your Mini Aussie From? I am researching breeders and have used the links here and others. We have a 13 week old male Mini Australian Shepherd named Leon.

My 15.5 year old Aussie is suddenly drinking a lot of water. What Is The Standard Size And Correct Type For Ears? What is the standard size and correct type/shape for ears?

It appears there is a large difference in size and type among breeders. Is diabetes common in Australian Shepherds? I have a really important question that I cannot seem to find anyone to answer.

Or else I am just too dumb to understand the answer. Desperate For Help With CHEWING EVERYTHING! My husband and I have a 1 year old beautiful Aussie named Zoe.

I have a Toy Aussie, one and a half years old. He gets along wonderfully with my family, but goes crazy around other dogs and people. Our blue merle, Charlotte, won over the family from the first day we brought her home.

I recently adopted an Aussie from a bad situation. My 14 week old male constantly barks when we correct him for unwanted behaviors. He also barks at the other pets when they avoid him.

I have taken my dog just twice to play with the dogs at a dog park (once at about 6 months and again at about 8 months). My dog starts barking and almost nipping whenever visitors start to leave the house, what do I do to stop it. My Mini Aussie, Paisley, will be turning 2 in April.

She has come a long way with her aggression issues. Each time we apply Frontline plus to our Aussie, he rubs his face for a couple hours afterwards... we're concerned that perhaps he's allergic to it. Are mini Aussies prone to ear infections?

My Max who is 11 years old seems to get them once or twice a year. I have an Aussie puppy 5 months old and we go out for long walks 3 times a day. My 4 month Australian Shepherd has a pretty bad overbite, will his jaw keep growing?

I have a 2 year old male Mini Aussie. My Australian Shepherd is 12 years old and today she is not feeling good, she's walking very slowly and drooling a lot. My Aussie hates the vacuum, the hair dryer, the mixer, the door bell on TV and at the door.

Aussie With Tummy Troubles? I work at a pet store and after talking with a lot of customers, I've been hearing that it's normal for Aussies to have stomach problems. I'm training my dog, Lady, using the clicker training method.

She is 7 years old and smart. I will be getting my first Aussie next month and I was curious to know what will be a good puppy food for him? Should I leave a night light on for my 9 week old puppy?

How do I get my 4 month old Australian Shepherd to listen to me when I give her command such as "come" or "sit". Training Your Aussie? When Do You Start An Aussie On Adult Dog Food?

My Aussie Roxy is turning one in a month. When should I start feeding her adult dog food? Why Does My Australian Shepherd Nip At One Of My Sons Friends?

Very Timid Mini Aussie Pup? We just got a 4 11/26/113 month old Mini Aussie puppy from a local breeder. A few months ago, my boyfriend and I rescued an Australian Shepherd.

We had one Australian Shepherd before adopting this new one. I have recently acquired a two year old Toy Aussie. Unfortunately, she was never house broken.

We are seriously thinking of purchasing an Australian Shepherd puppy. My puppy, Sam has a lot of white on him. He has no hearing or vision problems that I can detect, but he does have an ongoing demodectic mange issue.

Snow Shoeing - Any Tips? My Aussie is still a pup at 4 months old, but in another month or 2, I'd like to take her Snow Shoeing. My Aussie has TONS of energy!

My 12 week old Aussie is wearing me out! She grabs the hem of my clothing constantly and pulls. Aussie Won't Stop Whining!

I have an 8 month old Australian Shepherd and for the life of me I cannot figure out why he won't stop whining. My Mini Astralian Shepherd Is So Lazy What Can I Do? My six month old Australian Shepherd has had diarrea and soft stool for the past 2 days and seems to be doing more sleeping then usual today.

My Cooper is one years old now, lately he's been throwing up his water (when he drinks it too fast, or its too much) but why now? My 3 month old Australian Shepherd we have only had for a week growls at people and other dogs. Any suggestions on how to stop this behavior.

My 1 and half year old male Aussie always poops half way through our agility training. I have a 5 month old 12 pound Mini Aussie pup with lots of energy. I am wondering when it is OK to take him for regular runs with me.

My 5 year old Australian Shepherd has black areas on his gums. Is this normal? His teeth are in good condition and he does not have bad breath.

My Toy Aussie is 13 weeks old and has been a happy active puppy. Why will our Australian Shepherd not sleep in it's dog house? It is cold outside.

My Australian Shepherd is two years old and has always been wary of men. Has always barked at my brother and stepdad and fiance. I have an Aussie who is going through a rough time with itching and other than feeling so sorry for him the vet bills are killing me!

Puppy Eating Everything Including Rocks! I have a 12 week Aussie pup who is well behaved and very social. I've heard that running with a young puppy isn't advisable because of potential bone/joint issues.

I have a 3 month old Aussie who LOVES to run. What Age Would One Expect To See Their Aussie Grinning? I was wondering what age that an Australian Shepherd would start grinning by if they are going to display this trait?

How Big Should My Aussie Be? How big should my male Aussie (Tonks) be at 4 and a half months old? They say he is full size, but I'm not so sure.

At 4 months he weighed 18 lbs. I adopted 2 year old Australian Shepherd from a shelter that was planning on putting him down. He was a nervous wreck.

I have a 6 month old Toy Aussie who is very intelligent and obedient, like many Aussies. My 1 yr old Mini Aussie (male) is just a sweetheart. He is a cuddle bug and very timid, easy going.

A year ago, when he was 2, my Australian Shepard started being openly aggressive with people and other dogs. Why Is My Austrailian Shepherd Becoming More Aggressive? I have a 4 year old Australian Shepherd.

He was given to me about 3 months ago, and he seems to be very timid. OK, so I have had my puppy (Maya) for a week and a half now. She is 9 weeks old and all she does is bite and attack our cats as well as our other dog.

What Is The Best Food For My Miniature Aussie At Age 11? What is the best food to maximize the health and potential longevity of my 11 year old Mini Aussie Shepherd? How Much Do Australian Shepherds Shed?

I would prefer the answer from an Aussie owner, but do Aussies shed a lot? Will the fur be EVERYWHERE like a German Shepherd? My Aussie is very shy around people.

Is this a puppy phase? Which One Is Better? I am deciding on buying an Aussie, but I am not sure what the pros and cons are of the Miniature Aussies and the regular ones.

1 year ago my friend found a very cute and loving Australian Shepherd puppy through a breeder. He fell in love with that tiny dog. We brought home our beautiful Aussie a month ago.

She is 6 months and the breeder had kept her in the kennel all of the time. What do I do about my dog? He is a year old and it seems even when he is running all the time he is still hyper and out of control.

Since I matched my two dogs together the Shepherd Collie has become more aggressive on our walks toward people and other dogs. I have an 11 week old male Aussie mix puppy, who loves to bite! He wants to play, but as he's getting older its starting to hurt!

How much and how many times a day should I feed my Toy Aussie? Note from Anton: This type of question has been asked previously. Blowing Coat In The Winter?

Why is my Aussie loosing his fur when it is really cold outside. The weather turned colder in Oct. I have a 10 month old Tri colored Aussie male.

When should we neuter him? Me and my boyfriend got our 5 month old female Aussie at 8 weeks! She's a beautiful dog but we never asked about her temperament.

I have a 10 month old mini and she has just started the habit of running around with rocks in her mouth and sometimes eats them. My pup does the delightful "AUSSIE GRIN". If you have seen one, you know what I mean.

If you have not, it is difficult to explain. I want to teach my Aussie a bunch of tricks. I see all these Aussie's who have pages and pages of tricks!

What is the cause of a dog having a hard time getting up in the mornings? Two months ago I rescued a sweet, loving, beautiful Aussie/Chow mix. She has since turned one year old.

My Aussie Does NOT Like Children, How To Help? I have an Aussie who will be 2 in 11/26. My boyfriend and I just bought Stella (11/26) from a breeder she turned 5 months yesterday (11/26).

I have an Aussie puppy who is 14 weeks old and weighs 26 pounds, how big is he going to get with your experience? Is a miniature australian shepherd can born with a tail longer than 4 inches? My 7 Month Old Australian Shepherd Is Fear Aggressive!

I have a 6 month old Mini Australian Shepherd, I have had her since she was 8 weeks old and purchased her from a breeder. Why Has My 2 Year Old Australian Shepherd Not Come In Heat? Why has my 2 year old Australian Shepherd not come in heat?

We just recently adopted Jax our "Lethal White" Aussie, even though that terms sounds so bad! He was a stray and no owner claimed him. Has anyone noticed a difference in merle fur and tri fur?

I have one one of both and have noticed some differences. Questions About Your Aussie? Our 13 month Aussie is our only dog.

We were wondering if it is better to have 2. He loves being with other dogs. Pure-bred Or Half Border Collie?

I am trying to find out if my dog is pure-bred OZ Shep or Border Collie. What are key things to look for? Do Australian Shepherd Puppies Run With One Hip To The Side?

I found an Australian Shepherd puppy that I wish to purchase but when it ran a short distance, its hind legs were to the side. UKC or AKC For Agility? I want to enter a faulted dog, in agility.

She's faulted because one of her ears sticks straight up. Why Won't My Two Year Old Aussie Run Or Play? I just adopted the most sweet gentle two year old Aussie from a rescue in August of 2011.

How Do I Know When My Toy Aussie Will Be In Heat? How do I know when my Toy Aussie will be in heat? Full Grown Size?

Millie is 24 pounds at 24 weeks. I was wondering if anyone had any guesses to what her full grow weight would be. Does anyone know at what age the teething process ends for Aussies?

WE spent a LOT of money (over $1,300) from a breeder in Bradenton FL, who specializes in teacup and toy Aussies. How much should a 9 mo. I have an 8 month old Aussie pup, and I also have two cats.

The Aussie that I had many years ago did not bother litter boxes. What Causes A Young Aussie To Turn And Attack Her Owner? I have a 9 month old purebred Red Tri Aussie.

We just rescued an Australian Shepherd. What do you do to stop a 5 year old Australian Shepherd from being so aggressive to other dogs. She hates them and cannot be around any one them.

Best Age To Neuter My Australian Shepherd? What is the best age to neuter my Australian Shepherd? I have never owned an Australian Shepherd before so I am not too familiar with the specifics of them.

Hello community any advice on how to get my 15 week old Blue Merle Female ears to lay down, or will they lay down as she gets older? My dog loves to jump really high and is really playful so I think she would be a good frisbee dog, but for some reason, she won't chase a ball! Breeding Red Tri With Red Merle - Percentage of Merles?

I have a Red Tri Female that I'm thinking of breeding to a Red Merle Male. What do you think my percentages of merles will be? Why Is My Four Years Old Female Leaking All Over The House?

My four year old spayed, female is leaking all over our house. Our Aussie Is Peeing On Our Guest Beds! We have an Australian Shepherd mix from the Humane Society.

He was about six years old when we got him and is now about nine. My One Year Old Aussie Won't Come? Jobs For An Aussie In Town?

I have an Aussie but I live in town so it's difficult to give him the exercise and stimulation he needs, such as herding animals. I have had a 4 month old Aussie for a week now and I am having issues getting him to go on walks and be around other dogs and people. Are Aussie's More Prone To Seizures Than Other Breeds?

I have an Aussie that is 2 years old and just in the past month has had 5 seizures. He has been to the Vet and is on phenobarbital twice a day. Our 1 year old Australian Sheppard (Blue Merle purebred) became part of our family 6-months ago.

How To Stop My Aussie From Play Biting Our Mini Dashound? Our 2 year old female Aussie will not stop play biting and dragging around our 10 month old male Mini Dashound by his neck and collar! Mini Aussie or Australian Shepherd?

Just curious... My puppy is 7 months old, not overweight, and she weighs 43 pounds. We have a 11 month old male Aussie, and he has not learned how to settle down or chill. We have to put him in his crate for him to relax.

I Have A Female Black Tri That I Bred With A Male Red-tri And She Had 8 Blue Merles. How Could This Happen? I have a female Black Tri that I bred with a male Red-Tri and she had 8 Blue Merles, 5 females and 3 males.

My 5 month old Aussie has a high bum, is this just a stage of puppyhood that he will grow out of? I have what I think is a Toy Aussie... she is 6 lbs 6 oz at 17 weeks. I would like to know her projected adult weight.

How To Get Them To Like Chocolate Labs? My question is that my Australian Shepard gets into fights with my Chocolate Labs over bones and food how can I resolve this problem? What's The Best Dog Food To Feed My Aussie During Pregnacy?

How Much Exercise? What's the best dog food to feed my Aussie during pregnancy? Whelping date is 11/26/11.

My 11 week old puppy (mostly Australian Shepherd) seems to be getting more hyper and not minding as well as she did in her earlier weeks! How Much Exercise For 6 Month Old Australian Shepherd? How much should I exercise my 6 month old Australian Shepherd?

What age should I spay and neuter my Mini Aussie? On Which Day Of The 21 Day Heat Cycle Is The Most Fertile? My Aussie has come in season and I was wondering what are the fertile days to breed with my black tri male?

My wife and I are getting our Aussie pup on 11/26th and we had planned to bring the pup out for Halloween with the kids. We just got our Aussie. He is almost 2 years old.

He has been living at a farm for his entire life, and has not been trained at all. I'm Kylie. I live in New Castle, Indiana and I got my Aussie, Millie when she was 6 weeks old.

Get Another Aussie? Me and my husband have a 10 month old Aussie named Saige. What Would The Height and Weight Of An Aussie And Aussie Mini Mix Be When Fully Grown?

We have an Aussie Shepherd female who has a Mini Aussie father and a Aussie mother. How tall and how much will she weigh when fully grown? My husband and I have had our black tri Aussie male puppy for a little over a week.

We love having him in our family. I just rescued an 8 mo old male. He is urinating at the drop of a hat in the house.

We have heard that a large number of medicines can be toxic to Aussies. I rescued a female Australian Shepherd by 11/26 this year 2011. My 6 month old red tri male Aussie seems to be having attachment issues.

I got him at 16 weeks. My daughter moved to NYC and left her year old with us. We love her but she jumps and I am afraid that it could end up in a lawsuit.

My Aussie Is Growling At Me! This is getting worse! When we approach her to give her a pet of affection, she growls at me and the kids.

I have a female Mini Aussie who is just over a year old. She has always been an itchy dog, but it has been getting worse lately. My dog, Max, is a 10 year old mini Aussie - great, great dog, but why does he single out one of my friends and bark at him?

Chocolate And Dogs - Is It Really Poison To Them? Is it true that chocolate is poison to a dog? See: Dogs and Chocolate and Other Dangerous Foods For Dogs Questions About Your Aussie?

Are Australian Shepards Afraid Of Water? My dog is an Australian Shepard and he's afraid of water terribly. Do you have any reasons why?

We just got a 10 month old Australian Shepard and he was a cattle dog until we got him. Now he has 10 acres to run and play on. My 5 month old female Aussie is constantly itchy, mostly nibbling herself and whining.

She has no fleas. How much should a 15 week old puppy be eating daily and how many times daily? Questions About Your Aussie?

My 10 week old male Aussie seems very aggressive at times. What's The Best Soft Dog Food? What's the best soft dog food?

Dog Nutrition Questions? How should I handle my 18 week old pup from growling and biting when I need to take something away from him? How Old Should My Dog Be To Start Playing With The Frisbee?

My 10 month old Australian Shepherd, Mason, really likes to play with the Frisbee. I enjoy playing with him too! My Aussie started showing these signs last night.

She keeps circling and trying to find a comfortable way to lay down. Help Prepare And Close Kennel For Cold Weather, But Be Able To Open Back Up For Summer! Hello Aussie Lovers and community.

I'm a proud owner of Three Aussies! We just got Charlie last Friday. His stomach is making loud noises.

I have heard that it is quite difficult to find an Aussie who has not had their tail docked (as it is usually done at such a young age). How long will my Mini Aussie be in heat for? About 1 year ago I brought my Aussie to vet.

Vomiting, diarrhea weakness loss weight. Test after test couldn't find out what was wrong. Are Aussies prone to hip dysplasia?

How old should a Mini Australian Sheperd be when you breed her for the first time? Questions About Your Aussie? I'm a bit curious, how long does it normally take for a coat to fully grow?

How Can I Keep My Australian Shepherd From Nipping? How can I keep my Aussie from nipping? Aussie Behavior Problems?

I used to be a cat person but a few months ago something triggered a huge desire of having a dog. We recently got a one year old male toy Australian Shephard for my elderly parents and find that with them he is quite loving. Aussies will sometimes make up "games".

My 6-month old has made one that is kind of cute but also a bit annoying. I was wondering if you might be able to offer me some advice on Andy. What Happens When They Come Into Heat?

What happens when they come into heat? Questions About Your Aussie? Our 10 week old Mini eats constantly.

What is the proper amount to feed him? Is It A Good Idea To Get An Australian Shepherd? I am hopelessly in love with Austrailian Shepards.

I have never owned one and currently live in an apartment. How often should I walk my Aussie puppy? My fiance and I have a 20 wk old Aussie.

This being his 4th Aussie, I've let him take the reigns on the particulars of the little guys rearing so far. Okay, so I know this is extremely early to start actually looking, but it shouldn't be too early to do research. Which Gender Should I Choose?

I have a two year old Aussie female now and I am looking to get another Aussie pup. My Australian Shepherd is 4 years old. She's been scratching alot, extreme shedding and has some bald spots on her hind quarters.

My Australian Shepherd is 9 years old and has recently been showing aggressive, unpredictable behavior especially towards children and adult males. How Can I Get Her To Quit Barking? I got my pup in March and I would say she's 6 11/26/113 months now.

At night it seems she will not be quiet. She's very obedient during the day. My Australian Shepherd puppy hates to go outside.

I try taking her for a walk and she fights the leash or cries the whole time. I just got a 4 month old female Aussie that is frightened of everyone. My Aussie won't stop scratching.

We've changed her food, I give her fish oil pills, we use special shampoo, I've given her Benadryl. I may have just exposed my 6 month old Aussie to Giardia. I took her for the first time to a dog park.

I have a 11/26 week blue merle Aussie we just adopted. Can I Use Frontline Top Spot On My 10 Month Old Mini Aussie? I have heard that I should not use Frontline Plus on my Aussie, so I wanted to know if the Frontline Top Spot was safe to use.

Why Does She Chew Up Her Bedding? I have a 8 month old female Aussie. Is Your Aussie A Little Stinky?

Okay this is my first Aussie I have had many other dogs and he is great except for being a little bit stinky mostly from the back end. Why Does Loki From Portugal Have A Tail? He's A Beautiful Dog But Are They Bred Differently Over There?

It was great to see the Australian Sheperd win Best In Show at the National Dog Show. They are undoubtedly the best. Merlin came from a kennel.

Was soo happy to get "home" approx. A year later he startd barking in the car. It can drive one nuts as they are loud!

Should I name her a girlie name or I was thinking something along the line of an outdoor name. She's so beautiful I want a special name. How Can I Help Intigrate My Blind Aussie With My Rottie Mix?

I've taken in a blind double merle. She was seized from a farm along with 18 others. She is friendly with people.

I got our pure bred Australian Shepherd from the dog pound in April. I was wondering if someone could post some information regarding puppy age vs weight and size. Puppies Only Eat A Few Bites At A Time!

I have 2 Mini's, male and female. They are 16 weeks old. I have a 6 month old blue merle male Mini Aussie who has stranger aggression and has snapped at a few of my friends.

I have a 6 month old male Aussie. When I got him he was really timid and scared being away from his littermates for the first time. Barking At Other Dogs And In Their Face - Herding?

I recently adopted a 1.5 year old Mini Aussie, and from what I can tell, he has not been socialized. I have another dog that is extremely social. My Aussie has idiopathic canine epilepsy.

We have been struggling with this for a couple of years now. My Aussie keeps showing his teeth when happy or content. It looks like he's smiling.

I've never had an Aussie before this one. Is this a common trait? How far should I run with my 4 month old Aussie?

I have a 4.5 month old Australian Shepherd that I came into from a home that could not care for her. My 10 month old mini Aussie barks, growls and chases kids, cars, people and anything else that moves! I have a 14 week old male Aussie who doesn't seem interested in chasing a ball or Frisbee.

My Aussie was a year old at the end of May. She was growing well and a happy dog. I've had Milo for 3 days.

He's 8 weeks old and he goes nuts at night. Not whining but consistent barking in his crate for hours. Coat is turning white on head and around the eyes of my 3 11/26/113 year old Miniature Aussie.

Does anyone know why this is happening? I recently purchased a male 13 week Aussie pup, about 5 days ago. He is very laid back and calm.

He's also very sweet. We're considering adding an Australian Shepherd to our family and was wondering if there is a difference between a mini and standard shepherd. We have a 14 week old Aussie Shepherd who pees when someone comes in the house... even though we have gotten company to not get excited over her.

I have a blue merle aussie and her black fur is brown from the sun, how can I make it black again? 10 Week Toy Aussie Ears? My 10 week Toy Aussie ears stand straight up and I want them to fold over?

Should I tape them? Or will they change? I have spent hundreds of dollars on crates from wire type to AKC reg type of hard plastic with only a wire door.

Dog Gets Into Stuff He Shouldn't - Grabs Things From Table, Etc. Our shepherd is 1 & 11/26/113 years old. He is very sweet, but causing a lot of stress in our home.

My 7 month old Mini Aussie has tested positive for Candida (yeast infection) and also is very low in required enzymes. At What Age Does A Female Get Her Full Size And Weight? We are going to get a 16 mth old Aussie female.

She weighs about 30 pounds now. At what age will she reach her max size? Is A Muzzle OK To Use On A 7 Month Old Aussie That Bites?

My 7 month old female Aussie is in classes. Her teething process is over. About once per week I get a bad bite while walking her.

I have a wonderful 4 month old blue merle boy. Until recently he had beautiful button ears. Within the last week his one ear turned into a rose ear.

I want to get my Aussie an igloo dog house. What size would be best? She is 11 months old and about 411/26 lbs.

Can you shave your Australian Sheperd? I hope so because I did and I don't want anything to happen to him. Questions About Your Aussie?

I have a 2-year old male who is well behaved and very social with people and animals. I have a mini Aussie now 7 months old. Our Australian Shepherd is 6 months old today.

We understand that she should start her periods anytime now. I have a male Aussie that is now 7 months old. Old Aussie, male, is losing weight.

He is full of energy, but has become picky with his food. My New Aussie Pup Won't Quit Barking! I just recently got an Aussie pup.

Her mother quit feeding the litter at 4 weeks, so my pup is only 5 weeks old. My Aussie has patellar luxation , but the vet didn't want to do anything just yet. I figure she'll eventually need surgery.

I am so destroyed. What can be done? I have read all the "mainstream vet websites about treatment.

Steroids, transfusions, death! I adopted a Australian Shepherd pup, she's 5 months old, from the pound last week. We also have a 1 year old German Shepherd.

I have a 6 month old Aussie mix and he is very timid. I was just curious as to what is the best way of beginning to train him? How do I get my Aussie teenager to stand/stay.

I have tried and he just stands still for seconds. I need longer time than that. I'm new to the world of Australian Shepherds.

How will I know if my Bella is a AS or NAAS? She is currently 6 months old. We have a Aussie, named Auzza and she is going to be 9 months on 11/26.

We bought her from a breeder here locally, but had no papers. We already have 2 females… one is 7 the other is almost a year. They get on well enough but they aren't thick as thieves.

Would An Aussie Do Well In An Apartment? I've never owned/trained a dog before, but lately feel myself being pulled in that direction when I saw an Aussie on TV for the first time. We just rescued a Mini Aussie and she is a sweetheart.

We are having trouble trying to get her potty trained. How Do You Give A Puppy Cut To An Aussie? How do you give an Australian Shepard a puppy cut?

I think my blue merle would look great and feel better without all that fur. What should I do if my female Australian Shepherd has never been in heat at 12 months? I have two Australian Shepherds that have blown their coats.

One is 6 years old and the other is 15 months. We have a 6 year old male Mini Aussie. He is a wonderful dog except for one thing.

My Blue Merle Aussie is about one year and two months old. He listens VERY well and is VERY smart. How Old Does My Female Australian Shepherd Have To Be To Breed Her?

I want my female Aussie to have puppies, and she's a year old. But I don't want to hurt her by making her have babies to early. He had a seizure for about 2 min this morning.

I have a 9 mo. Old Aussie and I am slightly concerned about his weight. He is very heavy in his rear and rather think on the sides.

How Do I Tell If My Mini Aussie Is In Heat? How do I tell if my Mini Aussie is in heat? How often should she come into heat?

When I got my Mini Aussie puppy he was a total fluff ball! I mean PUFFED! My puppy Pepper doesn't like water, but I really want her to learn not to be afraid and be more of a swimming pup!

Should I Get An Aussie? I live in a suburb. I go to school during the day but my dad could let it outside while I'm gone in our fenced in yard.

Where can I find a show quality female without a co-ownership agreement? I recently got my AKC registered red tri Aussie pup and was wondering if anyone else has seen this before. Fear-Aggressive Aussie Pup Help?

I have a ten month old spayed Aussie. She's my baby, and she's very, very smart. Is K9 Advantix ll ok to use on Australian Shepherds?

It appears that my 7 month old Aussie either has only one testicle or they are very small. Is this unusual? I have a 18 mo Aussie and he has no interest in fetching a Frisbee or a ball.

Our Aussie will not stop scratching no matter what we try. Will neutering my boy help him with his skittishness? He is 11 months old.

My 6 year old blue merle has had epilepsy since she was a year old and was wondering what anyone knows about this. Latte is a 3 11/26/113 Mini Aussie. Suddenly, she has lost energy, and is only good for one Frisbee toss before she rests, and pants.

My Red Tri Aussie starts training classes next week. My Aussie will not stop chewing on her legs and paws. Almost to the point there is no hair.

My Puppy, Pepper, jumps all over people! It's her only flaw, but it is really annoying. My twelve year old, and six year old Aussie are both terrified of fireworks and other loud noises that sound similar.

We just adopted a 4 year old Aussie mix. She is very sweet but possible 15 to 20lbs overweight. Do I have to ease her into exercise or go all in?

We rescued our Aussie, Border Collie mix when she was two. Last night she died and we don't know why. She wasn't feeling well, was lying around.

What Are Some Good Mentally Stimulating Toys For My 18 Month Aussie? What are some good mentally stimulating toys for my 18 month Aussie? I have a 1 11/26/113 yr old male Aussie.

His name is Anali and I am having a horrible time potty training him. My purebred Australian Shepherd is ending the teething process. She is extremely mouthy at times.

Is This A Purebred Aussie? Are these Aussies? How much kibble to feed a six month old 50lb male, per day?

I have an 8 month old Miniature Aussie. She is a blue merle without any brown marking, her mother was a red merle and father a blue merle. Is It Too Late To Start Dog Frisbee?

I have a red merle Australian Shepherd named Dakota. He 2 years, and 6 months old. Is it true that Australian Shepherds and Collies have a susceptibility to a severe reaction to some flea and tick protection?

I need to locate a trainer for my 2 11/26/113 yr old Aussie. My Miniature Aussie bit my 13 year old son. My son was creeping behind me and jumped up to scare me.

My dog bit him on the leg. The breeder recommended switching my pup to adult food at 4 to 5 months so that bones and cartilage grow at proper pace to muscles and organs. Does an Aussie that bites the children in a family do so because of the genetics of the parents?

Is My New Aussie Crossed Or Under Weight? I am new to the Aussie breed. I rescued this little guy and have named him Scooter.

Because he is a rescue, I am unsure of his background. Housetraining Problems, Help! I have two Aussie Shepards... first one is five years old... pretty laid back no problems.

Does Your Aussie Escape Your Yard When Left Alone? I am getting an Aussie and we have a a brick fence with wooden gates. Our lowest part of the fence is about 4 foot six.

What Are The Benefits To Registering? Why should one register? I just am not sure.

Just got an Aussie, who I think is great. However I did not realize how important a tail was for dog communication. I really miss seeing a good wag.

How Much Does A Toy Australian Shepherd Weigh At 6 Weeks? How much does a Toy Australian Shepherd weigh at 6 weeks? Just had my 7 month old Mini Aussie spayed.

Immediately after the surgery she started urinating (or leaking) while sleeping. My 13 week old Aussie puppy doesn't come when I call her. I have a 3 month old Aussie.

Over the past few weeks I've noticed one of her ears is sticking up. My 7 month old Aussie now weighs 57 pounds and is 20 inches tall. Baillie has a very large upper body compared to his lower and my vet has said he obviously works off his front legs not his back legs.

I have just got an Miniature Australian Shepherd puppy and she is wonderful. She is practically house broke and she is only 9 weeks old. How To Find A Groomer For A Very Aggressive, Older Aussie Rescue?

My 11 year old Aussie/Golden Retriever, Broccoli, who I adopted after Thanksgiving is extremely aggressive when touched in many ways. Is There A Short Haired Aussie? We have two lovely sisters in shelter, but they are short haired.

They have the color and the eyes. I am curious and a tiny bit concerned about my puppy's weight and size and what her adult size may be. I'm showing my dog in fair and for fun I want to make up a show name.

His name is Dakota and he is a red Merle Aussie, any names? Our puppy was given to us, and the person got her from a backyard breeder. So we don't have much info about her background.

This is a question. My 8 month old Australian Shepherd gets diarrhea frequently. Today I noticed it had mucus and he vomited yellowish frothy liquid.

My puppy runs from me when I try to pet him or pick him up. Seems like a game to her. How do I stop this behavior?

How do I stop my dog from biting people? We have a 9 week old red tri color Mini named ROJO. He is doing well with the housebreaking.

My 8 month old male blue merle has a yellowish discharge from both eyse mostly in morning but some throughout day. How Much Should My 3 3/4 Month Female Aussie Weigh? I have an Aussie mix.

Her mother is 11/26/113 Aussie 11/26/113 Queensland Heeler. Her father is 11/26/113 Border Collie 11/26/113 Rottie. She is 3 3/4 months old.

I will be getting an Australian Shepherd puppy in 1 month, I would like to ask, how do you exercise your Australian Shepherd? My 4 Mo Old Aussie Doesn't Have Longer Fur Yet, Will It Ever? My 4 month old Aussie, named Zoey, seems to have a coat that grows slower than other pups I have seen.

My boyfriend and I adopted a 5 yo female Australian Shepherd this weekend and she refuses to go potty while on leash. Will Nuetering Change His Tenacity? I have an amazing 9 months old male Aussie.

Totally obedient, plays frisbee like there is no tomorrow. How much activity should a pregnant Aussie get? She still wants to chase the Frisbee and even jumps.

However she gets tired much sooner. How To Tell If Your Aussie Is Stressed? I was at the vet this week and was told that Aussie's eyes get red when they are stressed.

Need a list of names for a male pup. Note from Anton: You've come to the right place! At What Age Do Australian Shepherds Stop Growing?

At what age do Aussies stop growing? I have a one year old male blue merle, Frankie, that my family and I love. Mini Aussie In Brooklyn, NY - Nips At People On The Street!

City Dog Problem! I adopted my Mini Aussie from a rescue group when he was a little over 2 years of age -- almost a year ago. He came from Maine.

Would You Give Up An Aussie Who Showed Aggression To A Child In The Home? I have a 1 year old male Mini Aussie. He has shown growling behavior as young as 9 weeks.

Then he became food aggressive with our other dog. I have a 6 week old Australian Shepherd. He is very timid and seems to be hot all the time.

My 5 month old Mini Aussie has started chewing on the drywall in our house. I caught him once. I have a 7 month old female who is having an issue at the dog park, when other dogs play with their ball.

We have 3 Great Pyrenees and goats and 17 acres. Can you mix GPs and Aussies in a pasture? The dog (Goose) stays at my parent's house on the farm when I have to travel in my job.

How Much Food? How much food should I give a male 12 week old? The last owner just left food out and the pups ate at their leisure.

My Aussie Puppy's Face Half White, Half Black - Health Issues? My Aussie puppy has a half white face half black and the rest of her is black except for some white on her chest. My red tri got a haircut and I hate it!

His body is now a light cream color, much different from his previous red color. My puppy Abby is 9 months old. Her nose has been almost solid black except around the nostrils since she was 3 or 4 months old.

I was given 2 pure breed females one that just recently had 8 pups 3 of them brown. I have a medium red tri puppy that is 5 weeks. At this time both of his eyes are blue.

Is this unusual? Jobs For Australian Shepherds? Aussie A Right Choice To Me?

First of all sorry for my English, I am from Chile and speak Spanish. I would like to know if an Aussie would be a good dog for me. Our 8 mo old Toy Aussie is a wonderful dog... except... she is SUPER scared of unfamiliar people as well as kids.

How to train this kind of dog on barking problems? I'm beginner in breeding but I have a question about mismark colour. We have a 17 month Aussie Mix.

He is quite big and is a Blue Merle color. We want to know if anyone can guess what he is mixed with? Can anyone tell me what these puppies come from and what "strong BET lines" means?

My 9 week old puppy chews everything in sight. How can I stop it? When I correct my Mini from jumping on me or biting me she barks and tries to nip at my hands.

My husband cut my Aussie's beautiful fur down to about 1 inch even though I told him not to. Will it grow back and how long will it take? How Can I Tell If My Puppy Is Deaf?

How can I tell if my puppy is deaf? He is 8 weeks old and predominately white. I have a male Australian Shepherd who currently weighs 76 pounds.

How Do You Handle Sudden Agression To Children? My aussie goes a little crazy around one specific female dog in my dog class! We separated but ended up next to each other.

My Australian Sheep Dog sometimes pees in the house when he gets excited. Other wise he is great as he has been trained since he was a puppy. What should I do when my five month old blue merle barks excessively when someone is at the door?

Have you ever heard of a five month old with a limp? I just brought home 6 lambs and I cannot keep Cocoa (my Aussie) from wanting to run them (sending them into a frenzy). My Aussie is constantly panting.

She is also very timid. Is this a trait and is it normal? Is there an online resource, or a standard chart to determine average growth rate for Aussies?

Lazy Or Problem? My 4 year old Aussie has started laying around all day watching everything with sad eyes. How can I keep my 9 month old boy from herding my 2 and 11/26/113 year old Chi?

How Many Austrailian Shepherds Are Born Each Year? How many Austrailian Shepherds are born each year? Hi Aussie Lovers I just got a 5 month old Mini Aussie, which I’ve had for about a week.

He is a very smart and loving dog. My almost 6-yr old Aussie has become more aggressive toward other dogs in recent years and bit someone recently. Our 7 year old female has heart disease and taking two medications for it.

She could not control her peeing about a month ago. Hello everyone:We have a 9 year old female Aussie, who is a puppy mill rescue. How can we tell if our Miniature Aussie is pregnant.

What is the best way to thin my dog's hair to prepare him for 90 degree weather? My blue merle puppy is 2 months old and weighs 11 pounds. Is this a healthy weight?

Adopted Australian Shepherd, How Do I Know For Sure? We found what appears to be an Australian Shepherd. She was scared of us at first and would not come near us except to go outside.

We got Ruby about a week and half ago. She's 15 months old. We were told when we got her that she was cautious of other dogs but not aggressive.

Is The Aussie A Good Family Dog? My family is considering getting an Aussie. How Old Do Mini Australian Sheperds Have To Be To Be Abile To Breed?

I have a Mini Aussie and she is 11 months old. When will I be able to get her bred? We are thinking about adopting an Aussie.

I have five children. The youngest two are 5 and 7 years old. I have a wonderful 4 yr old male Aussie mix, we are thinking of adding another Aussie to the family, what is the best for the dog I already have.

My Aussie who be a year old on 11/26 loves to run and play with the Lab next store. They are the same age. Occasionally, my pups ear sticks up.

Is it against breed standard now? It happens often but the other one never does. My husband and I just got a Miniature Aussie this morning from a rescue.

He has never had a collar or leash on before. Red Merle Has Kinda Bald Spot On His Nose? I just adopted a 9 month old red merle Aussie.

My 6 Month Aussie Is TOO Sociable... How Do I Get Her To Focus? We rescued an Aussie / Rottie mix 2 months ago. Apart from all the energy she is a great dog.

Barking Habits Of Typical Aussie? Tell me about the barking habits of a typical Aussie. I am currently trying to rescue a beautiful dog and would like to know what you think it may be mixed with?

I am inquiring to check fitment of this breed considering it is a 911/26% match in four out of five animal planet's dog breed selection. I'm puppysitting my 10 wk old grandpuppy this weekend and she eats Diamond Puppy Food. How much should she be fed daily?

I am interested in finding a Blue Merle tri Austrialian Shepherd. I would prefer the tail not docked. My 8 week old Aussie's right ear has suddenly flopped forward.

Both ears flop down but, the right one is suddenly almost over his eye. How Short Should I Have My Vet Cut My Aussies Tails? My 12 week old Australian Shepard mix sleeps all the time.

I was just wondering if anyone has had the same issues as I am having with my 1 yr old female Mini Aussie. How common are grain allergies in Aussies? Our 13 yr old Aussie/Lab mix Molly suffered for years with skin problems.

Why Won't My Aussie Bring The Toy All The Way Back To Me? How often should a 4 month old Aussie pup poop in a day? Long story short in 11/26 I got my Toy Aussie Marley spay at the local SPCA.

Three days later surprise! Marley had kennel cough. How often and what should I be feeding a 9 week old Austrailian Shepherd?

We have a 1 yo male Aussie/Lab mix. We adopted him at 5 mo, and he was fully potty-trained. I have a two year old female Aussie (Lila who is loving and affectionate toward people and animals however, she sometimes barks and nips at older men.

Been researching and there seems to be quite a variety of opinions on clipping Aussies in the warm weather. What do the majority of people do? Miniature Aussies - What's A Good Mix?

I love the idea of a Miniature Australian Shepherd. We are a very active family with four kids, so he'll get a lot of exercise. My husband brought home an Australian Shepherd from our local dog shelter.

I took him to the vet the next day. Why Won't My Au.