I love Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, Australian Cattle Dogs and most of the other smaller herding breeds. I had an older Border Collie x Australian Shepherd for a few years, best of both worlds.
I've looked at Australian Shepherds, been tempted to get one because they might be better at dealing with the heat. Only thing that worries me is the amount of exercise, they're meant for herding cattle. Growing up my best friend was a border collie. He's been gone for years and I still think about him. He didn't come from a breeder, and we adopted him from a relative who had a pregnant bitch.
I've really grown appreciative of shepherds. I've always loved them but after spending time with a number of them and becoming involved partners with a few....my love of them has only expanded.
Its all about the ears with the GSD. I spent some time babysitting a friend's GSD and fell in love with her, she was so friendly, and loved walkies, I didn't want to give her back. That may have also been because I found her sexually attractive. I'm actually thinking about getting one, as they might require a bit less exercise than the border collie (those are hard to exercise, as they have what seems like infinite energy).
I'd have to say the Tamaskan is right now. I didn’t know about this breed until lately and I love the wolf like appearance.
I watched
this video, they're gorgeous. Probably need a bigger yard than I have, though and more cold weather.
Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, or Alaskan huskies are adorable, but I've always been worried about it being too warm for them, in Australian weather.
Wow beautiful, interesting mix.
- Gerberian Shepsky (Husky and German Shepperd mix o.o)
floppy ears haha.