Aussiedor Breed description: Character & Co

Training should start as early as possible, just like socialising your dog is equally important for your dog to feel comfortable with other dogs. Their temperament is known as being affectionate, loyal, soft and friendly towards those they recognise. They also don't tend to bark a lot. 

What do you have to keep in mind with the Aussiedor?

The Aussiedor is a very active mixed breed, so before buying an Aussiedor you should make sure that you plan on doing a lot different activities with your dog, including mentally stimulating them. They tend to fixate on their owner, which may result in them feeling neglected when left alone for a long time. They are also very protective and cautious towards strangers and will warn their owner if they sense danger. Caution is advised with children, since their ancestors were hunting and shepherd dogs, they might feel responsible of keeping their "herd" together, which he does by gently biting them. Fortunately, they are very intelligent dogs, they learn quickly and are family dogs that are relatively easy to train. 

Acquisition of an Aussiedor and health problems

If you want to buy an Aussiedor, you should of course look for a reputable Aussiedor breeder. The price range varies from 750 to 1500 euros. Aussiedor puppies are rather unsuitable for first-time dog owners. It is better to feed the puppies more often during the day to avoid bloating, adult dogs should be given two meals a day. Aussiedor puppies should not overexercise either, so that misalignments of their hips and elbows are avoided. Other genetically inherited health problems include epilepsy and drug resistance to multiple medications.

Attention is also required in regards to specimens with the colour MERLE.