Height: male: 20-23 in.; female: 18-21 in. Weight: male: 50-65 lbs.; female: 40-55 lbs. Life Span: 12-15 years
The Australian Shepherd is an attractive long-haired breed with a bobtail and striking, varied, coat coloration. Each dog's coat and eye color are highly variable, it is not uncommon to have a dog with one blue eye or one that is half blue and half brown. This does not affect their vision or their standings in the show ring. He has strong herding and sheep guarding instincts and has been known to performs well in areas such as search and rescue. He is reserved with strangers, but is a dependable, tireless worker who is devoted to his owner. An attentive and animated dog who is strong and agile with great stamina the Australian Shepherd will make a great family pet.
