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15+ Historical Facts About Australian Shepherds You Might Not Know

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#7 The history of the development of the breed is associated with three generations of American farmers – Hartnagles.

#8 While breeding sheep, farmers were also looking for a suitable companion among herding dogs. Their choice fell on the Australian Shepherd, which impressed with its working qualities.

#9 Two puppies – Badger and Goody, purchased from Juanita Eli – were the “nephews” of Queenie, the famous dog of Jay Sisler.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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