Welcome to /r/australianshepherd. All Aussies are welcome.  **Since Mini American Shepherds are now recognized as their own breed, it is requested that all MAS, minis or toys are posted in subs for those breeds/mixes.** If you adopted a dog thru a shelter or rescue group that you believe is an aussie or part aussie, you are welcome to share here. If efforts to support responsible breeding practices, purchased designer mixes (eg: aussiedoodles) should also be posted elsewhere.

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Rules:

1. No "Mini" or "Toy" Aussies Allowed
2. Posts must be Aussie related
3. Breeders must provide proof of health clearances
4. This sub supports science-based training methods only.  Do not recommend "balanced" or positive punishment methods.
5. Puppies must be older than 8 weeks of age
6. Breeder recommendations are carefully monitored by the mods and posts requesting breeder recommendations are generally not permitted. 

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Australian Shepherd info:

• [ASCA - the parent club](http://www.asca.org)

• [About Aussies](https://asca.org/aussies/about-aussies/the-australian-shepherd/)

• [Aussie health and genetics](http://www.ashgi.org)

• [An illustrated breed standard](https://asca.org/illustratedbreedstandard/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0j2e4J0ZoMdQnw3fZWxCA44zwxgKVZGh0vI7_mO2smdGKAXB6BQ54Gw2U_aem_AZuiOVz7TqCAoMUiAKd661ZTXjwJ63nFolQbGOUnnoVJ7BVwpcQICZIBh9UDYlhO_GPmOWv5yo4s77GVB0DE9jpC)

* [What color is my aussie](https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/i6yvlr/what_color_is_my_aussie/?)

* [What is double merle? My puppy has lots of white, is he double merle?](https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/kgwr5b/double_merle_what_it_is_and_isnt/)

* [What size will my aussie be?](https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/i72jrl/what_size_will_my_aussie_be/)
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 **Where and how to find an Aussie for your home:**

* [Rescue an Aussie](http://www.aussierescue.org/)

* [Purchase an Aussie](http://www.asca.org/the-australian-shepherd/finding-an-aussie/finding-a-breeder/)
 
* [Finding a reputable breeder](http://www.westernhillsaussies.com/breeder.html) and [what to look for in a breeder](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/comments/378scj/discussion_learning_what_makes_a_reputable/)

* [More on finding a reputable breeder](https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/aubbh7/are_you_looking_for_an_aussie_breeder_and_hoping/)

* [A listing of breeders](http://www.westernhillsaussies.com/Linksstate.html) (these breeders still need to be vetted)

Do you want an aussie with a tail? [Read this](https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/ggp92d/a_tale_of_two_tails_the_docking_controversy/)

Are you getting your 1st puppy and have basic questions on puppy care? Check out /r/puppy101

Subs such as /r/dogs and /r/dogtraining may be more helpful for general care and training questions.

Check out /r/k9sports if you're interested in learning about dog sports for your aussie.

* [Learn grooming tools and methods for your aussie](https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/g78s30/basic_grooming_supplies_for_at_home_maintenance/)

* [What should I feed my aussie?](https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/nutrition)

* We cannot tell you if your dog is a purebred aussie or not. If you are unsure, get a DNA test. Embark and Wisdom Panel are two of the well respected ones.

* Links to info about neutering: [One](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00388/full) and [two](https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/when-should-you-neuter-your-dog-avoid-health-risks)

* What should I name my aussie? /r/namemydog

<div class="md">Welcome to <a href="/r/australianshepherd">/r/australianshepherd</a>. All Aussies are welcome. Since Mini American Shepherds are now recognized as their own breed, it is requested that all MAS, minis or toys are posted in subs for those breeds/mixes. If you adopted a dog thru a shelter or rescue group that you believe is an aussie or part aussie, you are welcome to share here. If efforts to support responsible breeding practices, purchased designer mixes (eg: aussiedoodles) should also be posted elsewhere.

<hr/>

Rules:

<ol>
<li>No &quot;Mini&quot; or &quot;Toy&quot; Aussies Allowed</li>
<li>Posts must be Aussie related</li>
<li>Breeders must provide proof of health clearances</li>
<li>This sub supports science-based training methods only. Do not recommend &quot;balanced&quot; or positive punishment methods.</li>
<li>Puppies must be older than 8 weeks of age</li>
<li>Breeder recommendations are carefully monitored by the mods and posts requesting breeder recommendations are generally not permitted. </li>
</ol>

<hr/>

Australian Shepherd info:

• <a href="http://www.asca.org">ASCA - the parent club</a>

• <a href="https://asca.org/aussies/about-aussies/the-australian-shepherd/">About Aussies</a>

• <a href="http://www.ashgi.org">Aussie health and genetics</a>

• <a href="https://asca.org/illustratedbreedstandard/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0j2e4J0ZoMdQnw3fZWxCA44zwxgKVZGh0vI7_mO2smdGKAXB6BQ54Gw2U_aem_AZuiOVz7TqCAoMUiAKd661ZTXjwJ63nFolQbGOUnnoVJ7BVwpcQICZIBh9UDYlhO_GPmOWv5yo4s77GVB0DE9jpC">An illustrated breed standard</a>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/i6yvlr/what_color_is_my_aussie/?">What color is my aussie</a></li>
<li><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/kgwr5b/double_merle_what_it_is_and_isnt/">What is double merle? My puppy has lots of white, is he double merle?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/i72jrl/what_size_will_my_aussie_be/">What size will my aussie be?</a>

<hr/>

Where and how to find an Aussie for your home:</li>
<li><a href="http://www.aussierescue.org/">Rescue an Aussie</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.asca.org/the-australian-shepherd/finding-an-aussie/finding-a-breeder/">Purchase an Aussie</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.westernhillsaussies.com/breeder.html">Finding a reputable breeder</a> and <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/comments/378scj/discussion_learning_what_makes_a_reputable/">what to look for in a breeder</a></li>
<li><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/aubbh7/are_you_looking_for_an_aussie_breeder_and_hoping/">More on finding a reputable breeder</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.westernhillsaussies.com/Linksstate.html">A listing of breeders</a> (these breeders still need to be vetted)</li>
</ul>

Do you want an aussie with a tail? <a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/ggp92d/a_tale_of_two_tails_the_docking_controversy/">Read this</a>

Are you getting your 1st puppy and have basic questions on puppy care? Check out <a href="/r/puppy101">/r/puppy101</a>

Subs such as <a href="/r/dogs">/r/dogs</a> and <a href="/r/dogtraining">/r/dogtraining</a> may be more helpful for general care and training questions.

Check out <a href="/r/k9sports">/r/k9sports</a> if you&#39;re interested in learning about dog sports for your aussie.

<ul>
<li><a href="https://old.reddit.com/r/AustralianShepherd/comments/g78s30/basic_grooming_supplies_for_at_home_maintenance/">Learn grooming tools and methods for your aussie</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/dogs/wiki/nutrition">What should I feed my aussie?</a></li>
<li>We cannot tell you if your dog is a purebred aussie or not. If you are unsure, get a DNA test. Embark and Wisdom Panel are two of the well respected ones.</li>
<li>Links to info about neutering: <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00388/full">One</a> and <a href="https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/when-should-you-neuter-your-dog-avoid-health-risks">two</a></li>
<li>What should I name my aussie? <a href="/r/namemydog">/r/namemydog</a></li>
</ul>
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Welcome to /r/australianshepherd. All Aussies are welcome.  **Since Mini American Shepherds are now recognized as their own breed, it is requested that all MAS, minis or toys are posted in subs for those breeds/mixes.** If you adopted a dog through a shelter or rescue group that you believe is an aussie or part aussie, you are welcome to share here. In an effort to support responsible breeding practices, purchased designer mixes (eg. aussiedoodles & TX heelers) should also be posted elsewhere.

<div class="md">Welcome to <a href="/r/australianshepherd">/r/australianshepherd</a>. All Aussies are welcome. Since Mini American Shepherds are now recognized as their own breed, it is requested that all MAS, minis or toys are posted in subs for those breeds/mixes. If you adopted a dog through a shelter or rescue group that you believe is an aussie or part aussie, you are welcome to share here. In an effort to support responsible breeding practices, purchased designer mixes (eg. aussiedoodles &amp; TX heelers) should also be posted elsewhere.
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Show me the first picture you took of your Aussie!