Are Australian Shepherds Good Dogs?

An active yet easy-going dog, the Australian shepherd loves to romp with children and tends to get along well with other pets. Australian shepherds are great family pets, herding animals, police dogs and competitors in obedience trials.

What is bad about Australian Shepherd?

Australian Shepherds are generally healthy dogs, but they can develop certain health problems, including hip dysplasia, various eye diseases, sensitivity to certain drugs, and epilepsy. Here's a brief rundown on what you should know. Hip dysplasia is a genetic malformation of the hip socket.

Are Australian Shepherds easy to train?

Australian Shepherds are typically smart, trainable, and ready to work. The Australian Shepherd is also a herding dog; these types of dogs are bred to work and are easily trained, according to the American Kennel Club.