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Australian Shepherd

medium

Highly intelligent herding dogs that thrive on having a job to do.

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Adult Weight
40-65 lbs
Lifespan
12-15 years
Temperament
Smart, Work-Oriented, Energetic
Exercise
90 minutes of exercise and training daily
Energy Level
Trainability
Shedding
Family Friendly

Growth Chart

Track Your Puppy

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AgeWeight RangeAverage
0 weeks
0 months
0 - 0 lbs0 lbs
4 weeks
0 months
5 - 8 lbs6 lbs
8 weeks
1 month
10 - 16 lbs13 lbs
12 weeks
2 months
15 - 24 lbs19 lbs
16 weeks
3 months
20 - 32 lbs26 lbs
20 weeks
4 months
25 - 40 lbs32 lbs
24 weeks
5 months
30 - 48 lbs39 lbs
28 weeks
6 months
33 - 53 lbs43 lbs
32 weeks
7 months
34 - 55 lbs44 lbs
36 weeks
8 months
35 - 57 lbs46 lbs
40 weeks
9 months
36 - 59 lbs48 lbs
44 weeks
10 months
38 - 61 lbs49 lbs
48 weeks
11 months
39 - 63 lbs51 lbs
52 weeks
12 months
40 - 65 lbs53 lbs

Developmental Milestones

0-2 weeks

Physical Development
Eyes and ears closed, depends on mother
Behavioral Development
Limited movement, nursing

2-4 weeks

Physical Development
Eyes and ears open, teeth begin to emerge
Behavioral Development
Starts walking, exploring

4-8 weeks

Physical Development
Weaning begins, rapid growth
Behavioral Development
Socialization with littermates, play behavior

8-12 weeks

Physical Development
Baby teeth fully in, growth continues
Behavioral Development
Critical socialization period, fear imprint period

3-6 months

Physical Development
Adult teeth coming in, puberty begins
Behavioral Development
Testing boundaries, second fear period

6-12 months

Physical Development
Sexual maturity, growth slowing
Behavioral Development
Adolescence, energy peaks

12-18 months

Physical Development
Reaches adult size, growth plates close
Behavioral Development
Mental maturity developing

Age Progression Gallery

See how Australian Shepherds develop from puppies to adults

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8 Weeks

Puppy - Early socialization stage

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3 Months

Growing fast - Learning phase

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6 Months

Adolescent - Energetic stage

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Adult

Full grown - Mature and stable

Note: Photos shown are representative placeholders. Individual dogs may vary in appearance based on genetics, diet, and care.

Care Requirements

Grooming

Moderate – weekly brushing, more during shedding

Exercise

90 minutes of exercise and training daily

Common Health Issues

  • • Hip dysplasia
  • • Collie eye anomaly
  • • Epilepsy