Miniature Australian Shepherd
A.K.A. :Toy Australian Shepherd, Mini Australian Shepherd, Mini Aussie
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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 |
Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
BonDrews Mini Australian Shepherd
$1,000*
Health tested parents, litter box trained puppies for easy house breaking, and raised in my home. Both parents stay with the puppies and teach them how to have manners.
Toy aussies
$900
Red merle female - $1500 Blue Merle male - $1500 Black tri female (underbite) - $900 Pet only. No papers for breeding. Both parents toy size (under 14 inche UTD on dewormings and...
Beautiful Blue merle female2
$850*
Beautiful Mini Aussie Blue Merle female-2 DOB: 01/31/24 Vaccinated & dewormed Registered ASDR Amazing personality in this litter in all the puppies. Well socialized and...
Red Tri Female
$450*
Blue eyed red tri female. She is 6 weeks old, been dewormed and had her first vaccine. She is ready for a new family!
Mini Aussie Girl Blue eyes
$1,200
Beautiful red female, raised with our 3 small kids. Super sweet girl! Last of her litter. We also have 2 toy aussie puppies from a different litter ready now (smaller) Up to...
Toy black tri male
$1,500
Expected to be in the 10-15lbs range, but cannot make guarantees on sizes. Ready to go April 10th
Toy blue Merle female
$2,500
Expected to be in the 10-15lbs range, but cannot make guarantees on sizes. Ready to go April 10th
Mini Aussie Puppies
$500
Born January 8, 2024. Ready to go now! Super social and raised with kids. 8 boys and 1 girl available. Should mature in the 23-27 lbs range.
Miniature Australian Shepherd Dogs for adoptionSee all dogs for adoption
Beautiful Blue merle female
For Adoption
Blue Merle Mini Aussie female DOB: 01/31/24 Vaccinated & dewormed Registered ASDR Amazing personality in this litter in all the puppies. Well socialized and constantly loved...
Red merle mini aussie
For Adoption
Red Merle Mini Aussie Male-2 DOB: 01/31/24 Vaccinated & dewormed Registered ASDR Amazing personality in this litter in all the puppies. Well socialized and constantly loved...
Red merle mini aussie
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Red Tri Mini Aussie Male-2 DOB: 01/31/24 Vaccinated & dewormed Registered ASDR Amazing personality in this litter in all the puppies. Well socialized and constantly loved on...
Red merle mini aussie
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Red Merle Aussie Male DOB: 01/31/24 Vaccinated & dewormed Registered ASDR Amazing personality in this litter in all the puppies. Well socialized and constantly...
Beautiful Mini Aussie
For Adoption
Red Tri Mini Aussie Male DOB: 01/31/24 Vaccinated & dewormed Registered ASDR Amazing personality in this litter in all the puppies. Well socialized and constantly...
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