Welcome to the Miniature American Shepherd Breed Archive, a place for Miniature American Shepherd lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts.
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Country of origin: USA Breed group: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs - Group 1 (FCI); Herding Group (AKC)
Facts
Size: small/medium Coat: medium length, with undercoat Colour: black, blue merle, red, red merle Life expectancy: 12-14 years
Characteristics
Active, athletic, high-energy worker and friendly, loyal companion. Easy to train but needs frequent exercise and mental stimulation.
Rodeo companion
In the 1960s, small-size Australian Shepherds worked on the rodeo circuit. These dogs were selectively bred to further reduce their size. They have now become popular companion dogs especially with equestrians.
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