Australian Shepherd-Miniature Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

United States

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 12-13 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: low

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: low

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

Miniature Australian Shepherds love to be with their family and are great with children and other pets. They are loyal and affectionate and do not like to be left alone too much. These dogs retain a puppylike demeanor for life and love to play. They are not known to be aggressive with strangers, though they will be a little wary of them. Since they are a herding breed, they can sometimes attempt to herd humans. Early socialization and training will help curb these tendencies.

The Mini Australian Shepherd, abbreviated as MAS, and also referred to as a Miniature American Shepherd or Mini Aussie, is considered a small herding breed. The dog breed originated during the late 1960s in California when they were crossed with smaller, unregistered dogs thought to be Australian Shepherds.

One of the facts about Miniature Australian Shepherds is they are known by a few names. When they were registered with the National Stock Dog Registry in 1980, they were registered as Miniature Australian Shepherds. Although they attained nationwide popularity by the 1990s, they weren’t entered into the AKC Foundation Stock Service until 2011. At that time, the AKC recognized them as the Miniature American Shepherd.

These dogs are often a little longer than they are tall and are a little stocky. They are a hardy and rustic dog breed that finds themselves at home as a working dog and as a family companion. Due to their high energy, intelligence, and desire for a job, they are often used in agility training and other dog sports.

Temperament

Mini Australian Shepherds love to be with their families and are great with children, other dogs, and other pets. They tend to be loyal and affectionate. Mini Aussies tend to retain a puppylike demeanor for life and love to play. Although they can be a little wary of strangers, they are not known to be aggressive with them. As long as they are well-socialized, they tend to warm up quickly once introduced.

Did You Know?

Mini Australian Shepherds were popular traveling companions around the horse show and rodeo circuit. Their ability to get along well with horses, their loyalty, and their small size made them a popular choice for dog owners in these environments. The Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA credits this with spreading their popularity across the country.