Category: Dog Breeds

A dog breed named for the Azawakh Valley in the Sahara desert where they originated, this is a lean and swift hunter with a regal presence. They’re proud but loyal and protective of their home and family. Although these are rare, purebred dogs, you may find them in the care of shelters or rescue groups. […]

The Australian Terrier was developed in Australia, as their name implies. Bred to hunt rodents and snakes, Australian Terriers were also prized as watchdogs and companions. Today, the breed maintains those same traits: they’re delightful companions, fierce earthdog competitors, and conformation and obedience showdogs. Even though these are purebred dogs, some may still end up […]

The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, named for their characteristic short or sometimes non-existent tail, is a descendant of wild dingoes and domesticated herding dogs from the late 19th century. Although similar to the popular Australian Cattle Dog, the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is leaner, tailless, and more alert when it comes to strangers […]

The Australian Shepherd Pit Bull Mix is a mixed breed dog — a cross between the Australian Shepherd and Pit Bull dog breeds. Energetic, loyal, and quick to learn new things, these pups inherited some of the best traits from both of their parents. Australian Shepherd Pit Bull Mixes are sometimes also called Pitbull Australian […]

The Australian Shepherd Lab Mix is a mixed breed dog — a cross between the Australian Shepherd and the Labrador Retriever dog breeds. Medium in size, energetic, and loyal, these pups inherited some amazing traits from both of their parents. Australian Shepherd Lab Mixes are also called Aussiedors, Australian Shepradors, Aussie Shepradors, Aussie Labs, and Shepradors. Despite their unfortunate status […]

The Australian Shepherd Husky is a mixed breed dog — a cross between the Australian Shepherd and Siberian Husky dog breeds. These active dogs are protective and loyal and inherited some of the best traits from both of their parents. The Australian Shepherd Husky is also called Aussie Siberian. Despite their unfortunate status as a designer breed, you […]

Despite their name, the Australian Shepherd dog breed originated in the western United States, not Australia, around the time of the Gold Rush in the 1840s. Originally bred to herd livestock, they remain a working dog at heart. You can find these dogs in shelters and rescues, so opt to adopt if you can! The Aussie, as […]

The Aussiepom is a mixed breed dog — a cross between the Australian Shepherd and Pomeranian dog breeds. Affectionate, fun-loving, and nothing short of adorable, these pups inherited some of the best traits from their parents. Aussiepoms tend to be called just that–Aussiepoms — which is sometimes spelled “Aussie Pom” or “Aussi Pom” instead. Despite […]