Often referred to asAussies,Australian Shepherdsdidn’t originate in Australia. They actually came from Spain and France, near the Pyrenees Mountains. Immigrants to Australia brought the dog along to help with cattle ranching. From there, they set sail for California, where they became established ...
Australian Shepherds: a rancher’s dream dog Australian Shepherds, or Aussies for short, got their start herding near the Pyrenees Mountains. They migrated to Australia with their owners, and later to the United States. It was here in the Old West that Aussies solidified their place asoutstand...