Australian Shepherds were originally bred in the Basque region of Spain, where they were known as “BSE dogs.” They were brought to Australia in the early 1900s by shepherds who were looking for a dog that could withstand the harsh conditions of the Australian outback. The breed quickly beca...
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 ...