How active are Aussie's in general are they bouncing off the walls all day long ? How much exercise do yours require ?
Well, mine doesn't bounce of the walls all days, but she gets plenty of exercise. Daily 2-3 mile walks, along with at least 5 hours of outside play time, and she's tired. She could do more when she was a few years younger. Bu I do know there are people who tell them their Aussie is an absolute nut and can't sit still for anything.
How are they with other smaller breeds (and young puppies),How are they with other animals in general ?
We also have two papillons. She's been great with them. If they get to close to her feet when she's running she tells them to back off... she's pretty conscious of them when they're playing. But the papillons also know how to play with her, they know she can hurt them if they step wrong. With other animals in general? Well, I just found out the one animal my Aussie cannot stand, no matter what, is snakes. Everything else I've taught her to be tolerant of.
How are they with children (remember my youngest are 3 and 5) ? Can they take alot of noise and running around ect ? Are they gentle with young ones ?
I got my first Aussie when I was four. She was the best dog ever. She was very gentle with me. But Aussies do have a lot of energy and can accidentally knock down small children. You might be concerned that your Aussie might want to try and herd the children.
Are they escape artist's do they in general like to dig and get out and run ?
Lady would try and dig to get next door to play with her best friend, the neighbor's German Shepherd. But other than that she never tried to get out. Shadow's never really a digger unless there's a mole in the yard.
Do you see any differences male vs female ?
I've only had females, but I can't really see much of a difference.
These dogs are highly intelligent. If they are bored, you won't be. You'll be running around after them cleaning up messes. My only thing I would be concerned about is having small children that have the potential to be "herded".
Well, mine doesn't bounce of the walls all days, but she gets plenty of exercise. Daily 2-3 mile walks, along with at least 5 hours of outside play time, and she's tired. She could do more when she was a few years younger. Bu I do know there are people who tell them their Aussie is an absolute nut and can't sit still for anything.
How are they with other smaller breeds (and young puppies),How are they with other animals in general ?
We also have two papillons. She's been great with them. If they get to close to her feet when she's running she tells them to back off... she's pretty conscious of them when they're playing. But the papillons also know how to play with her, they know she can hurt them if they step wrong. With other animals in general? Well, I just found out the one animal my Aussie cannot stand, no matter what, is snakes. Everything else I've taught her to be tolerant of.
How are they with children (remember my youngest are 3 and 5) ? Can they take alot of noise and running around ect ? Are they gentle with young ones ?
I got my first Aussie when I was four. She was the best dog ever. She was very gentle with me. But Aussies do have a lot of energy and can accidentally knock down small children. You might be concerned that your Aussie might want to try and herd the children.
Are they escape artist's do they in general like to dig and get out and run ?
Lady would try and dig to get next door to play with her best friend, the neighbor's German Shepherd. But other than that she never tried to get out. Shadow's never really a digger unless there's a mole in the yard.
Do you see any differences male vs female ?
I've only had females, but I can't really see much of a difference.
These dogs are highly intelligent. If they are bored, you won't be. You'll be running around after them cleaning up messes. My only thing I would be concerned about is having small children that have the potential to be "herded".
