 The ideal Miniature Aussie is the mirror-image of the “Standard Australian,” only in a small package. Size ranges from 13” to 18” tall, measured at the top of the withers. It is in the “Herding Group” and is seen in the Breed and Obedience Ring, as well as in the home as a supremely devoted companion and pet. The Miniature Australian Shepherd has all the attributes of the larger Aussie but the advantages of the smaller dog, weighing between 15 to 30 pounds at maturity. They come in coat colors of blue merle, red merle, black or red tri or bi. All with or without copper/tan and white trim. Their eyes may be blue, brown, hazel (amber) or one blue, one brown. Flecked or marbled. Tails are sometimes naturally bobbed longer ones are docked.
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temperament is that of the larger Aussie, sensitive, easily trained, excellent natural
guardians of the home and possessing strong herding instincts. They are calm and
confident, but suspicious of strangers. They are entirely devoted to their masters
and will go to great lengths to please. Their unique size makes them perfectly
suited to our growing urbanization, as well as making fine traveling companions.
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The Miniature Australian Shepherd is recognized as a breed and is registered by the National Stock Dog Registry, located in Butler Indiana. The National Stock Dog Registry (a division of the International English Shepherd Registry Inc.) was the first and official registry for Australian Shepherds. “VALHALLA DOG’S” are registered with both National Stock Dog Registry and with the American Kennel Club (A.K.C.). |
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