Archive for the ‘Miniature Australian Shepherd’ Category
The Miniature Australian Shepherd, moving towards AKC recognition as the Miniature American Shepherd, was developed by selectively breeding small Australian Shepherds. The movement toward AKC by a portion of the dogs is strictly voluntary.
Miniature Australian Shepherds are rapidly increasing in popularity among those interested in a compact dog with a strong work ethic. They are especially popular in dog agility, and do well in other dog sports including herding, obedience, disc dog, and many other activities.
The preferred height of the MAS range from 14 to 18 inches (35 to 46 cm) at the withers and the weight is typically between 17 and 30 pounds (9 to


