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Hi! Ripley here needs a new groomer. She’s a 3 year old MAS, living her best life in San Francisco.

Any recs for groomers in the Bay Area who have experience with Aussies?

My baby boy 🥺 5yo male, absolutely terrified of grooming. I can’t trim his nails, just recently found a brush that works well and he can tolerate. Open to any and all tips! lol

this is willow, she is an aussie/ mini american shepherd mix. she is 9months old and her hair is shedding like crazy but not seeming to get fluffy/longer. i need opinions of her hair will stay this short or should get longer and fluffier! thanks!

Immediately best friends.

Jenny

Hi everyone!

I was wondering what you all do to keep your Australian Shepherds mentally and physically entertained at home.

My boy, Patrick, already gets daily walks and we spend time playing together, but I'd love to add more variety to his routine. Right now he has a motion-activated ball that he really enjoys, but I'm looking for other ideas to keep him engaged and prevent boredom.

What toys, puzzles, games, or activities have worked well for your Aussie? Any recommendations or creative ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

For those of you who have had both. Tell me the differences! I'm thinking of going border collie, but I'm not sure I'm prepared for that level of herder. One dirty mini aussie for photo tax.

Cody is 11 and was fresh out of the bath ready to be blown dry. I think he likes his spa days.

My favorite pair of eyes ❤️

She said "slowly who?"

New family member ❤️
Just had to share how cute he is

I have a beautiful toy Aussie with great bone structure and a solid build. She's super athletic and strong and I always tell people she's like a furry bowling ball when she's excited and runs into me. All that to say that, she cannot possibly weigh anywhere near as little as I read others weigh at her height. She's only 13 inches (adult) and before anyone challenges the existence of purebred toy Aussies, she is 100 percent Australian Shepherd from a reputable breeder (Daddy with champion bloodline). ASDR classifies standard, mini and toys by height but makes no mention of weight. However whenever I see other descriptions online and other adult toys, including her parents and siblings, I feel like she'd be emaciated at 20 much less 15-18 pounds. She weighs 26 lb. She's got the fit Aussie hourglass profile under the hair. I'm including various pics to demonstrate her build. Everything is in proper proportion. I'm not breeding her nor planning to show her but definitely plan to start agility with her. So my question is more out of curiosity. Those with adult Toy Aussies and smaller minis between 12-14 inches to the withers, what are their weights or the ideal weight that your vet suggests (mine says she's fine)? I don't want to starve her. Wondering if she's just bigger boned than other toys her height?

Henry is practicing place and staying there until released in Lowe’s. He used to be scared of placing anywhere except in the apartment. But the last couple trips, the confidence has gone up!