Australian Shepard’s are wonderful dogs.
The only problem is they are too smart for their own good and are very mischievous.
If that doesn’t bother you, go for it.
They have wonderful personalities.
Ive had 2 Golden Retrievers and now an Aussie for 7 years. She is the best dog ever. I will never get anything but an Aussie. Last night my wife and I were on the couch and our Aussie was getting rambunctious and I knew her toy was in our daughters bathroom. We said go get your toy! Its in daughters bathroom! She went and got it. Dang! It even surprised us she knew where it was. Very smart dogs.
Sorry for the OP’s dog passing. Get another Aussie.