re: Australian Shepherd - Anyone own one?

We have a 1 year tri color we got from a breeder in Terrel, tx. He's awesome and very smart. Ours is more "laid back" than others. He'll lounge around the house mostly unless you tell him it's time to exercise. Ours also doesn't bark a lot. He's a bigger Aussie at about 60-65 lbs. He only chews on his toys. He has never chewed on furniture or shoes. Best dog I've ever had.