Comments on: How big do Australian shepherds get ?

By: Ty

Ty — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:03:40 +0000

We have a full blooded blue Merle and hes about 70+lbs, we also have a red tri and she’s about 40lbs! I don’t think I’d get one if I lived in the city or town cause they are more of a livestock dog and like to herd animals. As far as minis or toys go I think their useless but would prolly do good as a city house pet!

By: tasha

tasha — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:08:13 +0000

i have an austrilian shepard puppy and i heard it gets medium size

By: erin

erin — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:50:53 +0000

I have a toy aussie is she absolutely awesome…

By: tiny toy australian shepherd

tiny toy australian shepherd — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:19:16 +0000

Great blog! Endless amounts of helpful info. We care for aussies in Southern Florida. Aussies are incredibly smart and hard working. They love to work all day then kick back with the family every night. We absolutely enjoy their company.

By: Willie

Willie — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:23:14 +0000

The mini is not right do not support people who do not breed to the standard.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:30:35 +0000

I’m kind of offended of your “backyard breeder” comment in regards to mini aussies… I did a lot of research to find a good breeder who was working on getting the miniature australian shepherd to become recognized, with a wonderful facitility, and love for the breed.

They do exist and they are wonderful dogs…

By: •Poppy• Wait&See

•Poppy• Wait&See — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:17:59 +0000

Females typically get 40-60 pounds, and males 50-70. Please do NOT buy into the "mini" or "toy" ideas, as another posters stated. "Minis" are not recognized, and are understandard dogs bred by backyard breeders. They are also often mixed breeds.
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By: becca b

becca b — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:03:59 +0000

they get to be between 70 to 80 Lbs
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By: Cory

Cory — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:44:59 +0000

males get to be 20-23 inches tall & 50-65 lbs., females get to be 18-21 inches tall and 40-55 lbs..
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By: Reece Braveheart Aussies

Reece Braveheart Aussies — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:54:59 +0000

The standard is females 18-20 inches tall and the males 20-22 inches tall. Weight of females usually 45-55# and the males 50-65#. There are different sizes according to the parents but this is the typical size.
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