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Adopting a Australian Shepherd

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Australian Shepherd - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The easiest way to adopt an Australian Shepherd is through a rescue that specializes in Australian Shepherds. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Australian Shepherds in your area.

The cost to adopt an Australian Shepherd is around $300 to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying an Australian Shepherd from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost between $600 and $1,500.

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Australian Shepherd Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Australian Shepherd types to temperament and health issues to popular Australian Shepherd mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.