Australian Shepherd Mix-Miniature Puppies for Sale

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 12-13 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: Unknown

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: low

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

A Miniature Australian Shepherd Mix is not a purebred dog. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and understand that you can get any combination of the characteristics found in either breed.

A Miniature Australian Shepherd Mix, or Miniature American Shepherd Mix, is a cross between a Mini Australian Shepherd, also called a Miniature American Shepherd, MAS, or Mini Aussie, and another dog breed. Because a mix can end up with any combination of traits from one or both parents, it’s important that you ask the breeder about the other parent breed.

Miniature Aussies tend to be small, energetic, playful, and affectionate dogs. They tend to be loyal and loving dogs that love nothing more than being with their families or working with their families. Should a Mini Australian Shepherd Mix take after their MAS parent, you should be able to expect something similar from them.

Temperament

Miniature American Shepherds have energetic and playful personalities. Because of this, they tend to retain a puppylike demeanor and playfulness throughout their life. They get along fantastically with children and other pets. But, as a herding breed, they may attempt to herd the family when they are bored. Early training and socialization are a big help in curbing this behavior. Because the other parent breed may introduce other potential traits that could affect temperament, you do want to ask the breeder about them. You can also meet the mother dog in person to see what sort of temperament she is modeling for the puppies. But, once you get the puppy home, it’s up to you to continue socializing and training them so they continue to grow into a well-rounded dog.