I have two dogs, they are both shepherd mixes and very attuned with my behavior
They sound like big dogs. We have a small Chi-Terrier. He is a companion dog for our son.
Toy breeds make good companion dogs because they are smaller and used for company unlike larger, working dogs
He is the perfect size to curl up on his lap and lets us know if our son is in trouble and needs help.
Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd, often known simply as the "Aussie", is a medium-sized breed of dog that was, despite its name, developed on ranches in the United States during the 19th century. There is disagreement regarding the exact history of the breed prior to its arrival in the United States, and thus no official consensus on the origin of its name or association with Australia.
They are similar in appearance to the popular English Shepherd and Border Collie breeds, and research has found that Australian
bred from larger terriers and are shown in the Toy or Companion group. Included among these breeds are the English Toy Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier. While small, they retain true terrier character and are not submissive "lap dogs".
Other descendants of the Bull and Terrier types, such as the Asian Gull Terrier, are among the dogs still raised for illegal dog-fighting.
Terrier types and groups Appearance.
Terriers range greatly in appearance from very small, light bodied, smooth coated dogs such as the English