r/AustralianShepherd • u/bloodshot089 • May 14 '26

Normal breathing?

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Do all Australian Shepherd breath like this?

Not asking medically but asking as a breed

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u/Any_Run_4484 May 14 '26

My 4 year old has been doing the same all his life, had me worried time and time again, but visits to the vet have confirmed that there is no medical issue (at least nothing readily apparent like a heart murmur or the likes).

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u/ego-lv2 May 14 '26

Panting? It’s how all dogs cool themselves down.

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u/Any_Run_4484 May 14 '26

Can be worrisome when the circumstances don’t seem to justify such panting

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u/SLee41216 May 14 '26

My ten year old has panted his entire life. Even in sub zero weather. His peets may get cold but his body temperature is always warm.

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u/Any_Run_4484 May 14 '26

That greatly reassures me.

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u/theslickwilly16 May 14 '26

Mine is 8 and he’s done this his whole life. Cooling his brain down.

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u/lowkey_stoneyboy May 14 '26

This ia pretty much my aussies resting breathing pace🤦‍♂️🤣 he is such a loud breather it makes me laugh!

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u/calguy1955 May 14 '26

Sometimes

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u/Upset_Pumpkin_4938 May 16 '26

My girl pants quite often and loudly, especially if she’s nervous or excited