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Miniature Australian Shepherd
A.K.A. : Toy Australian Shepherd, Mini Australian Shepherd, Mini Aussie
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Miniature Australian Shepherd
A.K.A. :Toy Australian Shepherd, Mini Australian Shepherd, Mini Aussie
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
Summer
Healthiness
Protective
Life Span
| 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
Toy Aussie
$1,000
Ms Elizabeth
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Female, 4 Weeks Old
USA PALM COAST, FL, USA
Date listed: 08/24/2025
Beautiful babies joined me. Meet my Wrestling Litter! Ms Elizabeth is a beautiful red tri girl! Tail is NOT docked! Puppies come with written LIFETIME health guarantees. They also...
Toy Aussie
$1,500
Macho Man
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Male, 4 Weeks Old
USA PALM COAST, FL, USA
Date listed: 08/24/2025
Beautiful babies joined me. Meet my Wrestling Litter! Macho Man is a handsome red Merle boy! Tail is NOT docked! Puppies come with written LIFETIME health guarantees. They also...
Toy Aussie
$1,500
Hulk Hogan
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Male, 4 Weeks Old
USA PALM COAST, FL, USA
Date listed: 08/24/2025
Beautiful babies joined me. Meet my Wrestling Litter! Hulk Hogan is a handsome red Merle boy! Tail is NOT docked! Puppies come with written LIFETIME health guarantees. They also...
3 left Very Bright and friendly Aussie pups
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Litter of 3
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Male(s) and Female(s), 9 Weeks Old
USA BELLVILLE, OH, USA
Date listed: 08/23/2025
Mini Australian /American Shepherd pups! We weren’t planning on breeding this year, and certainly not the pair that did….. both are Merle’s- which are not supposed to be...
Blue
$500
blue
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Female, 12 Weeks Old
USA PITTSBURG, KS, USA
Date listed: 08/20/2025
Blue is the littlest of the litter. A bit shy compared to the others and smaller. She will do well to get to 25lbs, so she is a mini according to the parentage. She is the...
Rimbley the cuddly
$300
Rimbley
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Female, 12 Weeks Old
USA PITTSBURG, KS, USA
Date listed: 08/20/2025
Rimbley is a little cuddly teddy bear. She loves kisses, to be held and cuddled with
Rumbley the tough and rumble type
$300
Rumbley
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Male, 12 Weeks Old
USA PITTSBURG, KS, USA
Date listed: 08/20/2025
Black tri male full of spunk and playfulness. Beautiful coat and looking for his furever home.
Big Boy
$400
Big Boy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Male, 11 Weeks Old
USA EAGLE LAKE, TX, USA
Date listed: 08/20/2025
Male, Red Tri. Very social and ready to go! We have 2 male red tris left. Up to date on worming/shots.
Twix
$600*
Twix
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Female, 11 Weeks Old
USA EAGLE LAKE, TX, USA
Date listed: 08/20/2025
12 Week old female red merle. Smallest of the litter and super sweet. Mom is a red toy tri, and dad is a small mini blue merle. Twix has one blue eye and one eye that is half...
Mini Australian Shepherd Puppies
$2,000*
Litter of 7
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Male(s) and Female(s), 6 Weeks Old
USA BONNERS FERRY, ID, USA
Date listed: 08/20/2025
Our Mini Aussie litter is well socialized and out of registered and health tested dogs with amazing temperaments and abilities, not to mention beautiful and unique, always getting...
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