Australian Shepherd Overview

1. The Aussie is a devoted and protective dog who needs to be kept active and made a true part of the family.
   
   
2. The Aussie is intense in his work, and this intensity carries over into everything that he does.
   
   
3. Training is a must with the highly intelligent and highly energetic Aussie. An untrained, bored Aussie will be an unruly dog prone to destructive behavior.
   
   
4. On the other hand, a well-trained, active, well-socialized Aussie is a delightful companion who is capable of doing almost anything with his owners.
   
   
5. The ideal Aussie owner has time and energy to devote to his dog.

Reprinted from Breeders Best: Australian Shepherd © 2004. Permission granted by Kennel Club Books, an imprint of BowTie Press.