Australian Shepherd Wiki – Weight, Size, Temperament and Training

The Australian Shepherd is a beloved dog breed known for its intelligent, energetic, loyal temperament and medium-length, thick coat. Classified as a herding breed, the Australian Shepherd is a medium/large dog with an average weight of 50-65 pounds and a height of 18-23 inches.

This breed typically has a 12-15 year life span and requires high amount of exercise per day. As for grooming needs, the Australian Shepherd has high grooming requirements.

In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the Australian Shepherd’s personality traits, exercise and grooming needs, as well as common health issues associated with the breed.

Australian Shepherd Breed Information

Breed Group: herding

Average Weight (lbs): 50-65

Average Height (in): 18-23

Life Expectancy (years): 12-15

Daily Sleep: 12-14 hours

Size: medium/large

Australian Shepherd Appearance

Coat Type: medium-length, thick

Coat Colors: black, blue merle, red, red merle, all with or without white and/or tan markings

Size: medium/large

Australian Shepherd Temperament and Personality

Temperament: intelligent, energetic, loyal

Trainability: highly trainable, eager to please

Exercise Needs: high

Grooming Needs: high

Australian Shepherd Health

Common Health Issues: hip dysplasia, cataracts, epilepsy

To learn more about this breed, visit our Dog Breeds category.