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The breed that fits your needs! A Toy Aussie, Mini Aussie or Micro Aussie is always ready to go when you want, play when you want, or just chill out with you on the couch with you when you want.

Toy Australian Shepherds, Miniature Australian Shepherds, Micro Australian Shepherds

... are down sized Australian Shepherds. They have retained the working instinct as well as the willing companion attitude that has made them so popular in the full size. We find them a better size to have in the house, the truck and everywhere else.

Mini Aussies

... is a common term for the Miniature Australian Shepherds.

What makes a Toy Australian Shepherd, Miniature Australian Shepherd, Micro Australian Shepherd?

While there is some disagreement about what size makes a Miniature Australian Shepherd, Toy Australian Shepherd or a Micro Australian Shepherd, we regard the size breaks as follows:

◊ Miniature Australian Shepherds are between 18 inches and 14 inches at the shoulder.
◊ Toy Australian Shepherds are from 14 inches to 10 inches at the shoulder.
◊ Micro Australian Shepherds are under 10 inches at the shoulder.

About Herding Breeds in General:

Livestock and herding dogs embody, pride, bravery, and loyalty. The desire to keep their "flock" together, be it children, the cats, or sheep, can be frustrating to an owner. Their drive to work is bred into them and they need to have a job, be it agility, fetch, hiking or herding.

Like many dogs, herding breeds can be destructive when bored. Lots of exercise is the key to a happy and healthy dog and owner.

America's Pet Registry, Inc., (APRI) breed standard lists Miniature Australian Shepherds as a size variation of the Standard Australian Shepherd. Please visit our Breed Standard page for a detailed description of the perfect Mini Aussie.

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Toy Australian Shepherds, Miniature Australian Shepherds, Micro Australian Shepherds

Mini Aussies

◊ Miniature Australian Shepherds are between 18 inches and 14 inches at the shoulder. ◊ Toy Australian Shepherds are from 14 inches to 10 inches at the shoulder. ◊ Micro Australian Shepherds are under 10 inches at the shoulder.

◊ Miniature Australian Shepherds are between 18 inches and 14 inches at the shoulder.
◊ Toy Australian Shepherds are from 14 inches to 10 inches at the shoulder.
◊ Micro Australian Shepherds are under 10 inches at the shoulder.