
Miniature Australian Shepherd
A.K.A. :Toy Australian Shepherd, Mini Australian Shepherd, Mini Aussie
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Overview: | The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a well-balanced dog of medium size and bone. He is attentive and animated, showing strength and stamina combined with unusual agility. Slightly longer than tall, he has a coat of moderate length and coarseness with coloring that offers variety and individuality in each specimen. An identifying characteristic is his natural or docked bobtail. In each sex, masculinity or feminity is well-defined. Bone is moderate and clean with coarseness, heaviness or lightness being undesirable. Overall type, balance of conformation and movement are valued more highly than individual structural perfections because it is balance which enables him to fulfill his purpose. |
Breed Group: | Herding |
Weight (lbs): | 20-40 |
Height (in): | 13-18 |
Colors: | All colors are strong, clear and rich. The recognized colors are blue merle, red (liver) merle, solid black and solid red (liver) and with or without white markings and/or tan (copper) points with no preference. |
Coat: | Of medium texture, straight to slightly wavy, weather resistant, of moderate length with an undercoat. |
Character: | The Miniature Australian Shepherd is intelligent, primarily a working dog of strong herding and guardian instincts, he is an exceptional companion. He is versatile and easily trained, performing his assigned tasks with great style and enthusiasm. He is reserved with strangers but does not exhibit shyness. Although an aggressive, authoritative worker, viciousness toward people or animals is intolerable. |
Temperament: | Miniature Australian Shepherds are easy going, perpetual puppies that love to play. Courageous, loyal and affectionate, they are excellent children's companions that are great with active children. A devoted friend and guardian, for they are naturally protective. Very lively, agile, and attentive, they are eager to please with a sixth sense about what the owner wants. |
Care: | The coat of the Miniature Australian Shepherd is easy to groom and needs little attention. Brush occasionally with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary. This breed is an average shedder. |
Training: | This breed is quite intelligent, learning tasks very rapidly. Therefore, training is easy and quick. |
Activity: | This energetic dog needs plenty of vigorous exercise to stay in shape. |
Country of Origin: | USA |
Health Issue: | Hip and eye problems can occur. Ensure sire and dam of puppies have been tested and are certified clear prior to purchasing a puppy. |
Life Expectancy: | 12-13 |
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Toy Australian Shepherds
$1,500

Litter of 6 Toy Australian Shepherds born 1-8-2021. There is one of every color Aussie in this group! One red merle male, two blue merle females, one black tri female, two red...
Thanos Pending Hold
$1,200

Thanos is the largest out of the litter and should be a medium Mini. He is a Red Tri with beautiful dark red highlights and amber eyes with blue rings.He will be used to children,...
Groot
$1,200

Groot is a small to medium Red Tri with amber eyes and blue rings. He loves to wag his little nub tail!He will be used to children, dogs, cats, chickens as well as early...
Rocket
$1,200

Rocket is my darkest Red Merle. He has light tan highlights and is such a sweaty! He has amber eyes with blue rings. He will be a small Mini.
Yondu
$1,800

Yondu is double blue eyed Red Merle. He will be a small mini and loves to play with my kids. He will be used to children, dogs, cats, chickens as well as early neurological...
Starlord
$1,800

High white tiny male that will be either be a large toy or a small mini. He has double blue eyes and already a cuddle bug! He will be used to children, dogs, cats, chickens as...
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