Miniature Australian Sheperds

[T-Ice]

I have two Australian Shepherds under 18". I too used to think they were just a fad. But when now that I have them I realized that the world is still evolving and everyone and everything is changing. Some for the bad some for the worst. I believe WELL BRED and WELL INTENTIONED aussies under 18" are a good thing!

[CagneyDog]

Thanks for the replies. For some reason I thought they were registered.

How much exercise does a full size Australian Sheperd need? Are they good offleash?

(I'm starting research possible dog breeds for the future )

[Jessika]

Thanks for the replies. For some reason I thought they were registered.

How much exercise does a full size Australian Sheperd need? Are they good offleash?

(I'm starting research possible dog breeds for the future )

They definitely need above-average exercise, but nothing too bad. And they have the potential to be good off-leash if you train them exceptionally well. Jamie is pretty good, she has a good recall, but if she sees another dog or something running, no amount of training brings her back until her dad shouts "JAMIE. COME." in the "low" voice and she KNOWS she'd better listen lol

[CagneyDog]

They definitely need above-average exercise, but nothing too bad. And they have the potential to be good off-leash if you train them exceptionally well. Jamie is pretty good, she has a good recall, but if she sees another dog or something running, no amount of training brings her back until her dad shouts "JAMIE. COME." in the "low" voice and she KNOWS she'd better listen lol

How many walks/ how long would be appropriate. I'd be able to do a long walk around noon, a shorter one around five and then a longer one again at 7:30. (This is our schedule right now)

[Jessika]

How many walks/ how long would be appropriate. I'd be able to do a long walk around noon, a shorter one around five and then a longer one again at 7:30. (This is our schedule right now)

Well each dog will be different and have different needs (for example, Jamie is much more energetic than Charlie so she'd need more exercise, etc) but on average, to me, that sounds about right. Of course if there is a nearby park or a dog park or something frequent there as well and let them run loose!

[CagneyDog]

Of course if there is a nearby park or a dog park or something frequent there as well and let them run loose!

Yup, we head to the dog park at noon and 7:30.

Are they stubborn? Hard to train?

[lv4dogs]

Not stubborn but very smart & independant which may come across as stuborness to some people. They should be enrolled into obedience classes, any breed should but especially an active dog who isvery independant.
Overall they are a great dog for the experienced person.
They are very versatile dogs, able to do just about anything & everything.

If you can train dogs & have the time for proper exercise I'd reccomend an Aussie in a heartbeat.

[.sarah]

(I'm starting research possible dog breeds for the future )

You're still always going to have Labs, right?

[CagneyDog]

You're still always going to have Labs, right?

Of course. Couldn't live without one!

[.sarah]

That's what I thought