Australian Shepherds are a herding breed of dog that was originally bred in Australia (surprise!) for herding livestock. While they are certainly capable of herding sheep and cattle, these days they are just as likely to be found herding children, other dogs, or even balls and Frisbees. Aussies are high energy dogs that need a lot of exercise, so the beach is a great place for them to burn off some steam. While some dogs may be hesitant to get their feet wet, most Australian Shepherds love the water and will happily splash around in the waves. They are also adept at retrieving things that have been lost in the water, so don't be surprised if your Aussie brings you back a stick or ball that you thought was lost forever. Just be sure to keep an eye on them, as they can sometimes get so caught up in their game that they forget to come back to shore!