Australian Retriever

we found it unconscious at the shelter it's as if someone had abandoned the poor dog.the dog was just 1 week when we found it then we brought the dog to the vet to check up on its condition and health to see if the dog is sick or not.but anyways the dog is good and is easy to train.he is a good guard and companian dog

very good dog!! super nice and good with kids

It has been great. Only down side is that she can be destructive...but that is probable because we do nit walk her enough. She is gentle and affectionate. She loves other dogs and plays nicely.

Very good experience

Cooper is the friendliest pup I've met. He does nip and honestly does not understand that puppy teeth and nipping hurt!! He doesn't seem to mind being reprimanded by his elder, a 7 yr old chocolate lab German shorthair mix. He is very playful, genuinely happy, and picks up on training techniques very quickly! Simple training is a breeze with this sweet pup! He likes to mimic the "older brother Charlie" when barking very loud anytime he's excited or feels the need to be heard. (Howling at the phone ringing, loudly greeting guests into his home, etc.) Cooper picks up on any repetitive actions and puppy training pads, we didn't even bother kenneling during the 4-5 hours he was human free during the day and night! Beware of these puppy eyes for they could get ANYTHING they want!

She's a handful and easily jealous but my furbaby regardless

Whiskey is so loving, sometimes a bit pushy, but he means well. He wants to be friends with all dogs, cats, and people even if they dont want to be friends with him. He is scared of swimming/baths, but loves the shower.

He is reslly good and friendly plus súper duper cute

She loves to swim. She will only play fetch if it's to fetch her orange Chuck-It ball from the lake. If we throw it on land she'll chase it but won't bring it back. She also loves to run through and roll around in the snow. She was abused/neglected for her first two years, so she's very skittish. She dislikes other dogs but I think this is because of her original owner rather than a breed trait. She ONLY likes Huskies and Husky-mixes. With new non-Husky dogs she'll put on a big show to let them know to leave her alone, but she does ultimately warm up to them if they stick around. Hates the shower but is very compliant when being bathed or brushed. Gentle with and watchful over babies and toddlers. Prefers to be in the room with people, but remains a wallflower. Loves people more if they ignore her when they first meet her. She likes to get to know you on her terms. Hardly chews on toys or random household objects. Comes to life when outside, is subdued and nervous inside. Super fast learner, but too nervous to always do what you're telling her to do.

she has sooo much energy and am having trouble stopping play biting

This my first Aussi/ retriver. I adore her. She is so intelligent it's hard to keep ahead of her. She so eager to learn

My dog is extremely independent. In fact, I have two Australian retriever puppies: Max and Tyson. They are really loving and LOVE to be in the house with me. They've only have three accidents in the house, all peeing. The fight for my attention often and they love to fight each other.

We rescued this dog from a shelter. He is biting and barking all of the time. A very high maintenance dog. Very controlling and is going in the house a lot. I would not do it again....ever!

Duck truly is the best of both breeds! He has been incredibly easy to train and is very affectionate, but also protective of me when I may seem wary of a new person (which is actually quite nice as a single 20yr old woman living in a city). It took me literally one day to house train him which was nothing short of a miracle. He also is completely obsessed with tennis balls... you could throw the ball a thousand times and he would still want you to throw it again. He loves the snow as well and adjusts to new environments very well. Overall he is the most eager to please dog I’ve ever had. I love my handsome little devil!

She is loving and playful. Loves attention and snuggles. Not very social with other animals but that is our fault. She wasn’t around them as a puppy. She isn’t aggressive with them but she isn’t calm. Very easy to train. She was potty trained in under a month. Rarely ever has accidents. She loves to play. She loves walking, running, and hiking. She used to trail run with me. She’s a very intelligent doggo. ❤️

Very intelligent barks at everything that passes by. If she doesn't get 2 walks a day she goes bananas. Generally she is really healthy happy dog looks alot like a golden retriever. Oddly cold about things. If your sick she will avoid you at all costs otherwise and amazing dog. Favourite activities fetching the ball and chasing bunnies. A bit possessive she gets jealous when I or someone in the family is petting another dog but we usually dont let her get too involved. Major water dog

We got her at 8 weeks old and the description the breeder gave her was 'confident' which proved to be extremely accurate. She is always ready to try something new, and can usually pick it up within a 5 minute training session. She is a very well-behaved puppy once we got her teething under control. If she doesn't get enough stimulation in a day, she can get a bit crazy, so we need to give her training sessions and walks multiple times a day. Definitely not a dog to get if you just want to chill, their energy requires a lot of work, but they are so smart and so much fun, that if you are an active person this is a great choice of breed!

She is the friendliest dog. A little timid around strangers at first, but loves then if they will throw her ball. Likes to rough house, but will makes sure you are never hurt. Gentle with our 5-year-old, and big enough to take it. The sweetest disposition. Barks a little, but only as a greeting. When she barks you can tell she is asking you to play.

Mandie has been the easiest dog I have ever had! She is so smart, hardly tore up anything as a puppy and most of that was our fault because we worked long hours and lived in an apartment at the time. We bathe her pretty frequently but only because we live in the woods with a pond and creek and she loves to go get muddy and play with the neighbors dog. She loves her people! Even from a little puppy she treated us differently from one another which I found comical. With me she is more playful and with my wife she is more calm. She is so affectionate with both of us. She loves children and will match their attitude and playfulness once she has time to get acclimated to them. Once she even crawled behind a crawling baby and just calmly licked his toes as he went. She hardly barks at all unless there is a problem or a stranger, then she goes nuts and will alert you quickly if the problem. Great guard dog! Everyone thinks and is ferocious when they don’t know her so they stay in their cars until we come outside. She is mostly inside, however. She will test boundaries if you allow her but is willing to accept them if you will hold to it. For example, she is not allowed in our bedroom but will start with one paw and slowly, each day, make her way further and further into the bedroom until we get onto her. She is very responsive to “the look” when she is doing something she shouldn’t be. I would recommend her for anyone looking for an easy pup to raise and a loving affectionate companion.

she has been the greatest addition to our home! she is so smart and loving. She has been "my" dog since we adopted her but she is very accepting and loving to all members of our home. even her fur-siblings. she has energy for days! she definitely is a herder and has the best personality!! shes loved everywhere we go!

Nugget came home with us when she was 6-weeks old. She weighed 4 lbs at the time, and she weighs over 30 lbs as of yesterday! She was fully potty & crate trained after two weeks. We put a bell on the door and taught her to ring it when she needs to go outside; it’s been super effective! Very energetic, she loves to play all sorts of games and go for walks. We’ve been teaching her tricks and she can sit, high-five, roll over, come, and stay. Her chewing started to increase because she’s teething, but she learned very quickly to chew on her toys instead of our hands or furniture as training continued. Nugget loves to cuddle right after she wakes up in the morning and right before she goes to bed at night, but she strictly wants to play during the day #puppyenergy She was fully sleeping through the night after having her for two weeks. She’s very smart and good natured; if you’re thinking about adopting from this breed, I highly recommend it! Just remember to show your new friend lots of patience when they first come home and be consistent with their training.

We adopted Howie at 5 years of age. He was a little reserve with us at the beginning, but once he knew he was here to stay (he had been through 5 different homes) he came out of his shell. He was an absolute genius, never in my life have I seen an animal(in some cases humans!) learn and pick up on things. I have literally taught him tricks or behavior related things in as short as 30 minutes! We took him to audition for the David Letterman Show when they had try outs here. I could write a laundry list of his tricks. He was very perceptive, was as laid back as you would want your dog to be. Only when we were in bed would he ever show any aggression. He was for the most part a very healthy dog, no real issues other than hot spots during the allergy seasons. When he got around his mid 13s, he did have epilepsy seizures. He lost his balance and had to learn to walk again, but eventually did but also had seizures again as he got older. The big tell was he would violently push away his food bowl and not eat. He was suffering mildly from hip dysplasia, more evident when he went to the bathroom and had trouble squatting. My only regret is that I didn't have him from the beginning and that he had to be rehomed so many times. I also write this because he is now passed, he was euthanized on New Years Eve of 2019. I miss him dearly. Never wanted a dog (grew up a cat person), now I can't stop wanting him back. My wife and I have tried unsuccessfully for about 7 months to find Howie's friend and partner, Meeka, a new companion. We have been given the opportunity to adopt a Dutch Shepard, a Border Collie and another mix breed. Meeka was so use to the calm demeanor of Howie. He got along with every dog he came in to contact with except one, and that dog attacked him. My one hope is that maybe this post will inspire some breeders to think hard about doing some serious looking into making this dog more popular and start breeding. Howie was originally trained to be a special needs dog. He did not pass the attention part of his training and instead was turned into a therapy pet. This breed has such a great upside that I am astounded no one is trying to get the word out on this fantastic animal. I think the problem is that the AKC does not recognize them as a breed, but have seen other organizations do. Breeders wake up and do what is right! Btw, Howie was a little over 70 pounds. He had a great mix of Aussie and Golden markings. He had a gold coat, his facial bone structure was Aussie, and was his tail and legs. He had the size and weight of a Golden, and the ears.

Personality I’d awesome. Very smart. Learns quickly. He had been in a few homes before I adopted him. He can be destructive if left alone for long. Does better on a regular schedule. Well socialized