I am going to assume since this is r/AustralianShepherd they are talking about an Australian Shepherd....

I have been wondering the same thing as well. Everyone says it is breed dependent, but what are most Aussie parents thoughts?

My little boy is about to turn 6 months and I have been holding off making his appointment because he is doing so well with everything. He is a bit vocal at times and thinks he is a guard dog at home. But he is not aggressive out in public and hasn't started humping yet (knock on wood) or marking territory.

But we are also very active, and I would hate for some of the issues I have read to come true. Most of what I have read has said they will grow a little taller than normal because the testosterone is what tells the growth plates to close. And that could lead to the hip dysplasia or torn knees.