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Need To Know
- Designer breed
- Dogs suitable for first-time owners
- Could inherit strong herding instinct
- Extra training required
- Generally healthy breed
- Enjoys active walks
- Small, medium, and large dog
- Minimal drool
- Requires frequent grooming
- Chatty and vocal dog
- Barks and alerts to visitors/anything unusual
- Generally friendly with other dogs
- May need additional training to live with other pets
- May need additional supervision to live with children
- Needs a large yard, either in suburban or rural areas
- Cannot be left alone
- Requires professional grooming every few weeks to prevent matting
- Needs a job to burn off energy
Personality
Aussiedoodles are eager beaver types, ready to take on the day from the moment they get up. They are spirited and lively dogs with big brains, so it’s important to keep them stimulated physically and mentally. They thrive on having jobs to do, even if it’s just trick training. Australian Shepherds are herding dogs, so this instinct can kick in from time to time, potentially seeing them herd small children or small animals. They are friendly and outgoing and get along well with others.
The Aussiedoodle was likely first bred in the late 1990s or early 2000s as a way to bring the hypoallergenic Poodle together with the Australian Shepherd dog. They have gained popularity for being playful and engaging dogs that are devoted and loyal members of their families.
If you spring out of bed every morning with a pep in your step, the Aussiedoodle breed might be for you. They need owners who are active, engaging, and patient when it comes to training. There are lots of play sessions, walks, and free running in the life of an Aussiedoodle owner.
Aussiedoodle dogs love to exercise and be active outside free running or going on long walks. They also thrive on mental stimulation and enjoy training, especially trick training. Fetch, agility courses, hiking, and even swimming can all be in their rotation to keep them happy and healthy.
Aussiedoodle dogs love to exercise and be active outside free running or going on long walks. They also thrive on mental stimulation and enjoy training, especially trick training. Fetch, agility courses, hiking, and even swimming can all be in their rotation to keep them happy and healthy.
While the Aussiedoodle is adaptable, they prefer space to run and play. They do well in suburban and rural homes with fenced-in yards or places to walk that have a variety of routes.
The Aussiedoodle dog’s coat depends on the parent dogs’ coats and their grooming needs can be moderate to high, depending on coat type. Their fur can be wavy, tightly curled, short, or some combination. They need regular brushing and potentially professional grooming if they inherit more Poodle-type fur.
Extremely intelligent and eager to please, the Aussiedoodle dog thrives doing obedience training and trick training, getting A+ marks every time. They respond well to positive reinforcement. The Australian Shepherd side of them might bring out a stubborn streak which can require more consistent training.
Aussiedoodles make great family dogs as they are social, friendly, and loving. They can do well with children, especially older children who might find their energetic play style more appropriate. Affectionate and demonstrative about it, they love being involved in family activities. They are prone to being protective which can mean lots of barking.
The cost of an Aussiedoodle from a breeder is significantly more than the cost of adopting one from a local shelter or rescue. The adoption fee usually covers additional items such as spaying or neutering, vaccines, and microchipping.
Learn more about feeding and caring for your Aussiedoodle on Purina.
Did You Know?
- ​​The Aussiedoodle is an Australian Shepherd and Poodle mix.