Your Australian Shepherd is smart, loyal, affectionate, snuggly when he finally settles down, and talkative. The dogs don’t bark a lot so you won’t be hearing from the neighbors about the noise. And, best of all, they’re playful and exceptionally fun. Each individual dog has his own unique personality, of course, so your dog will win your heart in his own special way. Overall, though, Aussies are some of the best to own and make wonderful companions — assuming you don’t mind the hair!