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Australian shepherds can be good for active families. They generally are good around kids. But their herding instinct might cause them to nip at children, especially when they're being rambunctious."}},"@type": "Question","name": "What were Australian shepherds bred for?","acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer","text": "Australian shepherds were bred to herd livestock. However, they can excel at other dog sports and jobs as well.","@type": "Question","name": "Are Australian shepherds good apartment dogs?","acceptedAnswer": "@type": "Answer","text": "Aussies typically aren't good apartment dogs due to their high activity level. They will need lots of daily activity where they can physically exert themselves if you live in a small space."]}]}] .icon-garden-review-1fill:#b1dede.icon-garden-review-2fill:none;stroke:#01727a;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round > buttonbuttonThe Spruce PetsNewslettersClose search formOpen search formSearch DogsGetting Started
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