| Toy and Mini Aussie Breed Profile |
| Red merle female Miniature Australian Shepherd - Wiseachers Dusty Rose. |
| Profile of the Miniature Australian Shepherd and Toy Australian Shepherd Breed |
| A profile is an outline or biographical essay presenting the subject's most noteworthy characteristics and achievements. Here you will find an answer to the most frequently answered questions about the breed. |
| Group or type: Stock Dog/Herding/Working |
| Primary Function: Herding Livestock/Family Companion |
| Sizes: Miniatures - 14 inches to 18 inches Toys - 10 inches to 14 inches Micros or Teacups - under 10 inches |
| Lifespan: 12 to 16 year |
| Coat Type: Double-coat, undercoat with coarser guard hairs |
| Grooming: Moderate shedding, mostly seasonal; requires occasional brushing |
| Personality: Affectionate, loyal, enthusiastic, intuitive, exuberant, protective, territorial (may consider strangers and drop in company as an intruder) |
| Intelligence: Extremely clever and eager to please |
| Activity Levels: Most require daily exercise and play time, some less than others. Daily exercise can be a game of ball or Frisbee and up to a real job of herding. This breed in general excel at dog sports like agility, fly ball, disc completions and even dock diving. |
| Family: Good with children and other pets, but some can show aggression to other dogs they don’t know. |
| Best Owners: Active, with time to invest in training, exercise and play, Aussies are not suited to being stuck in a yard and ignored. They are people dogs and need your attention. |
| Best Homes: Large yard or rural setting with a fenced yard with plenty of room to play (due to the herding instinct, they can be car chasers). |
| Note: There more and more these dogs being trained as service dogs and working drug and bomb dogs. They are easy to train, willing to please and willing to work for a game of ball or tug. |
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