Miniature American Shepherd
Also called Mini American Shepherd, Mini Aussie, Miniature Australian Shepherd and North American Shepherd
- Great with kids
- Easy to train
The Miniature American Shepherd is a small and energetic breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, loyal, and hardworking, and make excellent working dogs.
- Weight
- 20–40 lb (9–18 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 13–18 in (33–46 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- California, United States (late 1960s-1970s)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Very easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Eager to please
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Coat colours
Black, blue merle, red and red merle
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20–40 lb (9–18 kg) | 20–40 lb (9–18 kg) |
| Height | 14–18 in (36–46 cm) | 13–17 in (33–43 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Miniature American Shepherd
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Miniature American Shepherd - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Miniature American Shepherd - UKC (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature American Shepherd Breed History - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Official AKC History of the Miniature American Shepherd - MASCUSA (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature American Shepherd - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature American shepherd: Dog breed characteristics & care - Betterpet (opens in a new tab)
- Miniature American Shepherd Dog Breed Health and Care - PetMD (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).