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Mini Australian Shepherd Breed Info
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Best friends come in all sizes. Adopt a Mini Aussie puppy, fall in love, and get a lifetime of laughter and cuddles with your fur family member only at Simply Southern Pups. They are playful and happy-go-lucky pups who love to play with others. They are intelligent and quite easy to train. Mini Aussies are great family dogs, as they get along with children and other pets in the household.
BREED TYPE / MIX
Purebred
ENERGY
Moderate
SHEDDING
Average
TRAINING
Responsive
TEMPERAMENT
Calm, Loyal, Affectionate, Playful
ADULT WEIGHT
20-38 lbs
ADULT HEIGHT
14-18 in
LIFE SPAN
12-13 yrs
Characteristics
- The Mini Aussie is a small, sturdy dog that is energetic and playful
- They make great family dogs, especially because they are playful and protective of kids
- The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a compact, powerful and energetic herding dog that was developed in the United States
- It is an excellent working dog, with a high level of intelligence
- The Mini Aussie is highly adaptable and has been used as a ranch dog and family pet for many years
- The Mini Aussie is also known as the Miniature Australian Shepherd, the Toy Australian Shepherd, or simply the Mini Aussie
- Mini Aussies are small dogs that can live comfortably in an apartment or city home
- They are very intelligent and easy to train, they learn tricks very fast
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Appearance
The Mini Aussie is a small, sturdy dog with a thick double coat. The hair on the muzzle, face, and ears is longer than that on the body. The coat comes in all colors, including red, blue merle, and black.
The most striking feature of the Mini Aussie is its bushy eyebrows and beard. It has a strong jaw and a heavy bone structure. The head is wedge-shaped with a pointed muzzle and dark eyes set well apart. The ears are triangular in shape and stand upright when alert.
The tail hangs down rather than curling over the back as it does on many other herding dogs. Mini Aussies usually weigh 20-38 pounds and stand 14-18 inches tall at the shoulder.
Temperament
The Mini Aussie temperament is one of the best qualities of this breed. They are smart, easygoing, affectionate, and calm. They are excellent for families with children and other pets. These dogs enjoy being around people and make excellent companions.
They want to do well in everything that they do so that they can earn your approval and praise. These dogs will learn quickly as long as they have proper training from an early age up through adulthood.
They are eager to please their owners and will do whatever it takes for them to succeed at what they're trying to accomplish. Whether it be learning new tricks or performing tasks around the house like opening doors or fetching things for you when asked by name. Because of their high level of intelligence, these dogs are easy to train if you start early on in their lives.
Care
Grooming
Mini Aussies require very little grooming. The most important step you can take is regular brushing, which will help prevent mats from forming in his coat. If you brush your Mini Aussie daily, he won’t need any other grooming until his next bath — which shouldn’t be more than once or twice per month — depending on how dirty he gets outside or in your home.
You can bathe them as often as necessary to keep them clean. However, this breed tends to dry quickly after being bathed so you may find that it isn’t necessary to bathe them every month if they don’t get dirty easily.
If you do choose to bathe them regularly though, use a mild dog shampoo that won’t irritate their skin and avoid using any shampoos with fragrance added because this can cause irritation as well.
Exercise Needs
Mini Aussie exercise needs are the same as any other dog. They need at least a daily walk and some play time in the yard. If you have a fenced-in backyard, they would love to play there. They can also be housebroken and crate trained, so they are good for apartment living.
Mini Aussie puppies should be exercised frequently to burn off excess energy, but adult dogs do not need as much exercise as puppies do. Those who live in apartments or condos should get one good long walk per day to keep them healthy and happy.
Health
The Australian Shepherd is generally a healthy breed. However, just like other dog breeds, there are some minor health issues that you should be aware of.
The most common minor health issues include:
- Eye Issues: The Australian Shepherd breed is prone to eye issues such as cataracts and glaucoma
- Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint does not fit together properly
- Allergies are common in Aussies due to their thick double coat of fur
- Dental problems are common in all types of dogs because they do not brush their teeth regularly
Lifespan
The life expectancy for Mini Aussies is about 12 to 13 years. But some have been known to live to be 15 years old.
Training
The Mini Australian Shepherd is known as a smart and versatile dog breed. This dog is great for people who are looking for a dog that can do it all: from agility to herding and even therapy work.
They are a breed that needs mental stimulation and exercise to stay happy and healthy. The Mini Australian Shepherd is an active dog that needs lots of exercise daily or at least several walks per week.
If you plan on training your Mini Aussie, it’s important to understand this breed’s personality traits before training. These dogs are independent thinkers who will not follow commands just because they are told to but because they see the sense in doing so.
They love learning new things and will be eager to please their owners by learning new tricks or performing obedience exercises with ease once they have been trained properly.
Training should always be done with positive reinforcement methods such as treats or praise.
History
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is one of the most popular dogs in the United States and has been ranked by the American Kennel Club as one of the top 10 most intelligent dog breeds. However, this breed was not something that was created by humans. The Aussie has been around for thousands of years and its history can be traced back to Australia.
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a smaller version of its larger cousin, the Australian Shepherd. Both breeds are members of the herding group and were bred for their ability to move livestock from one place to another. The two types of dogs have many similarities but also some differences.
The miniature version was created by breeding down the size of an Australian Shepherd to produce a smaller version with fewer health problems than those experienced by their larger counterparts. This type of breeding is known as selective breeding or line breeding which involves selecting animals that have traits you want to retain in your offspring and then mating them together to produce more offspring carrying those same characteristics.