Australian Shepherd Coat Colors & Patterns

At Creekside Aussies, we celebrate the beautiful variety of Aussie coat colors! Each pattern is unique, and understanding them can help you identify what to expect in your future puppy. Here's a helpful guide to our most common coat colors.

Blue Merle

Marbled black and gray, often with copper and white markings. Blue eyes are common but not guaranteed.

Red Merle

Marbled red and cream, may include copper and/or white. Eye colors vary from blue to amber.

Black Tri

Black base coat with white markings and rich copper points. Can also have blue eyes.

Red Tri

Deep red coat paired with white and copper accents. Eye color ranges from green to amber and may include blue eyes.
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Puppy Photos

Please refer to the color chart for clarity. Below you will find pictures of puppies from our previous litters, so you can see that all colors vary greatly in their markings.

Blue Merles

Black Tri/ Bi

Red Merle

Red Tri/Bi

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