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Healthy Dog Food For Australian Shepherds

Tom&Sawyer's human grade, gently-cooked meals are perfect for supporting your Australian Shepherd’s unique nutritional needs. Our culinary-inspired meals are made with 98% or more whole food ingredients, offering complete and balanced nutrition and deliciousness to help fuel their energetic, intelligent lifestyle.

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BREED PROFILE

Here's What Makes Your Australian Shepherd Special

Size & Weight

40 to 65 lbs

Energy Level

Very High

Common Health Risks

Picky Eater / Itchy Paws & Skin / Arthritis & Joint Pain

Dietary Needs

High quality protein / high energy / omega-3s

Life Expectancy

12 to 15 years

Australian Shepherds are working dogs with high energy demands that need nutrient-dense, protein-rich food to fuel their activity and protect their joints.

01 — RECIPES

Whole foods. Always.

Australian Shepherds need every calorie to count. Every ingredient in Tom&Sawyer has a purpose and earns its place.

02 — PROTEIN

Limited Ingredient Diet

Focused recipes with fewer ingredients to reduce sensitivities while delivering complete, balanced nutrition for active dogs.

03 — INGREDIENTS

Human grade protein

Real chicken, beef, or turkey in every recipe. The high-quality protein Australian Shepherds need to fuel their active, working lives.

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WHAT'S INSIDE THE BOWL

What's Actually in Your Australian Shepherd's Bowl?

Human grade Ingredients

Real meat and whole food ingredients in every recipe. There is nothing hidden in the ingredient list; nothing that slows an active dog down.

Gently Cooked, Nutrient Rich

We gently cook each ingredient to preserve nutrients fueling energy and performance for active Australian Shepherds.

Benefits You Can See

More stamina, better recovery, a healthier coat. Most Australian Shepherd owners notice real improvements within weeks.

98%+ Whole Food Ingredients

Real, whole food ingredients support complete, balanced nutrition your dog can enjoy every day.

HEALTH & NUTRITION

Australian Shepherds Health Risks and How Food Can Help

Knowing your Australian Shepherd's vulnerabilities helps you make smarter feeding decisions.

If your dog struggles with certain ingredients, a clear ingredient list can make feeding feel easier. Tom&Sawyer’s chef-crafted meals use 98% or more whole food ingredients and provide complete, balanced nutrition with the transparency pet parents need when choosing meals carefully.

Picky Eater

Australian Shepherds can develop strong food preferences and often favor food with the flavour of real ingredients.

Itchy Paws & Skin

Skin and paw irritation is common in Australian Shepherds and is frequently tied to food allergens and low-quality protein sources.

Arthritis & Joint Pain

Their highly active bodies put ongoing stress on joints, making hip issues and early-onset joint pain common as Australian Shepherds age.

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Australian Shepherds are high-output working dogs with serious protein and joint demands. Tom&Sawyer's nutrient-dense meals are built to fuel them.

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“I decided I'd start cooking for my dogs myself, until I found Tom&Sawyer. Not only are the meals balanced and high quality, my picky dogs absolutely love them! I am so happy I found this company.”

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St. Laurent, PQ

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Common Questions About Fresh Dog Food for Australian Shepherds

The best protein sources for Australian Shepherds are high-quality, named animal proteins, chicken, beef, turkey, or fish. For Australian Shepherds prone to picky eating a single-protein or limited ingredient recipe can help identify and avoid triggers. Tom&Sawyer uses human grade meat in every recipe, with no byproducts or mystery proteins.

Human grade dog food means every ingredient meets the same safety and quality standards as food made for people. For Australian Shepherds, this matters because it eliminates the low-quality byproducts and fillers found in most commercial pet food. Tom&Sawyer prepares all meals in a human grade kitchen in Canada, regulated to AAFCO standards.

Australian Shepherd feeding amounts depend on their weight, age, and activity level. As a general guide, most Australian Shepherds do well with two meals per day, morning and evening. Use the Tom&Sawyer Feeding Calculator to get a portion size tailored specifically to your dog.

Tom&Sawyer dog meals are formulated for adult maintenance. If you have an Australian Shepherd puppy, speak with your veterinarian about their growth-stage nutrition needs. In Canada, Puppy Booster may be available for some puppies, but it is not available in the U.S. and should be used only when appropriate for your dog.

For Australian Shepherds, prioritize recipes with a named animal protein as the first ingredient, such as chicken, beef, or turkey. Look for whole vegetables, healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids, and no artificial preservatives or fillers. Given that Australian Shepherds are prone to picky eating, easily digestible proteins and minimal ingredient lists are especially important.

Yes, gently-cooked dog food is an excellent choice for Australian Shepherds. Cooking at low heat preserves the natural vitamins and minerals found in fresh ingredients, which are often destroyed in high-heat kibble manufacturing. Australian Shepherds with picky eating habits especially benefit from the improved digestibility of gently-cooked meals.

Most adult Australian Shepherds do best with two meals per day, one in the morning and one in the evening. Australian Shepherds puppies typically need three to four smaller meals per day. Consistent feeding times help regulate digestion and energy levels, which is especially important for Australian Shepherds prone to itchy paws & skin.

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Clean-Label Recipes: Non-GMO and Free from Binders, Slurries, and Preservatives

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Expertly Designed by a Collaborative Team (PhD Animal Nutritionists + Vets + Chefs)

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Individually cooked ingredients for optimized nutritional contribution

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Targeted Nutrition Designed to Support Health Solutions (Pancreatitis, Allergies, & Renal Support)

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Culinary-Inspired Recipes fit for humans, but made for pets

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Healthy Dog Food For Australian Shepherds

Here's What Makes Your Australian Shepherd Special