Some info on Miniature and Toy Aussie's

General:  The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a smaller version of The Australian
Shepherd. They are well balanced, very athletic and agile. They are small to medium in size. They have a medium length coat, which does not require daily grooming.
General coat colors are: Blue Merle, Red Merle, Black Tri, Red Tri and Bi-Black.
General Eye Colors: Blue, Amber, Brown, Hazel, can also be a solid with flecks in
them. Their size makes them easily adaptable to city or farm life.

Characteristics: They are highly intelligent, easy to train and work with. Wonderful companions, preferring to be at your side. Some can be a bit aloof with strangers, while
others are more outgoing. Miniature aussie height is 13"-17", with a tail not to exceed 3".
Toy Aussies are under 13" tall, with a 1" or less tail length. Ears should be in proportion to
dog, breaking slightly forward.

Temperament They have a good, even disposition. They are not normally given to
quarrel. Generally get along real well with other dogs, as well as all people.

History These dogs are the result of years of concentrated breeding in down-sizing the standard Aussie, by breeding the smallest to the smallest. Most registered Miniature
Australian Shepherds have many generations of miniature lineage.

Origin United States

Utilization Herd dogs, Companions, Pets, Agility

Classification Sheepdogs and Cattledogs

Size Small

Height Miniatures 13"-17"; Toys 13" and under.

Weight Average for smaller miniatures 15-17 pounds. Toys less, bigger miniatures more.

Grooming Little

Exercise Moderate

Activity Medium

Life Span Normal life span - with 12 - 15 yrs. being average.

Litter Size Can have anywhere between 2 to 10 puppies in a litter. The smaller they are, may decrease litter size. Especially in the Toy's.

Good with children, good with dogs, good with other pets YES