What does an Australian Shepherd look like?

Australian Shepherds are medium-sized dogs with a strong and agile build, well-suited for their herding background. They have a medium-length double coat with white markings and copper points on their face, legs, and chest. Aussies come in a variety of coat colors, but the primary colors recognized in the breed standard are Black, Blue Merle, Red, and Red Merle.

Their most distinctive feature is their almond-shaped eyes, which can be various colors and are sometimes even marbled or split. Their ears are triangular and set high on their head, giving them an alert and attentive expression. Many Australian Shepherds have bobbed tails, though some may have full-length tails depending on their genetics.