Photo by: Blossom Berkofsky
The Outdoor Man's Sidekick: Australian Shepherd-
It's the new: Border collie
Potential names: Patch, Bear, Patagonia
Preferred mode of transportation: Vintage Land ... more
The Outdoor Man's Sidekick: Australian Shepherd-
It's the new: Border collie
Potential names: Patch, Bear, Patagonia
Preferred mode of transportation: Vintage Land ... more
Photo by: Blossom Berkofsky
The Outdoor Man's Sidekick: Australian Shepherd-
It's the new: Border collie
Potential names: Patch, Bear, Patagonia
Preferred mode of transportation: Vintage Land Rover Defender
There's a reason Aussies are known as "Velcro dogs"-the devoted breed will happily attach itself to your hip and follow wherever you go, whether it's a brisk walk around Bonnaroo or the entire Appalachian Trail. The ranchers who bred them would ask the dogs to babysit in a pinch; they're born to herd and don't care whether it's cows or rowdy toddlers that they're keeping in line. They're also tireless, intelligent, and, like many of their owners, awesome at Frisbee. The Aussie is one of the only breeds you can actually take mountain biking-they have no problem keeping up and aren't dumb enough to jump in front of your bike or try to eat the tires. All that energy and athleticism can make them maddeningly hyperactive, so be sure you have an acre or forty of open space and that you train your Aussie early.
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The Outdoor Man's Sidekick: Australian Shepherd-
It's the new: Border collie
Potential names: Patch, Bear, Patagonia
Preferred mode of transportation: Vintage Land Rover Defender
There's a reason Aussies are known as "Velcro dogs"-the devoted breed will happily attach itself to your hip and follow wherever you go, whether it's a brisk walk around Bonnaroo or the entire Appalachian Trail. The ranchers who bred them would ask the dogs to babysit in a pinch; they're born to herd and don't care whether it's cows or rowdy toddlers that they're keeping in line. They're also tireless, intelligent, and, like many of their owners, awesome at Frisbee. The Aussie is one of the only breeds you can actually take mountain biking-they have no problem keeping up and aren't dumb enough to jump in front of your bike or try to eat the tires. All that energy and athleticism can make them maddeningly hyperactive, so be sure you have an acre or forty of open space and that you train your Aussie early.
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There are 170 dog breeds, but these four are the only ones you need to know. Whether you want a booze-brunch companion, a half-buddy/half-babysitter mix, or the canine version of Paul Bunyan, we've got the right breed for you.
