Good-Natured, Intelligent, Devoted
The Miniature American Shepherd shares many physical traits with its forebear the Australian Shepherd—only on a smaller scale. Females stand between 13 and 17 inches at the shoulder; males range from 14 to 18 inches. Despite their size, Minis are every inch a true herding dog: en…
Energy
80%
Shedding
100%
Trainability
100%
Grooming
80%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Long coat
Daily Brushing
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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Coat requires daily brushing to prevent matting; professional grooming every 6-8 weeks.
Highly trainable — excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.
Recommended for experienced owners — high owner difficulty rating of 8/10.
Urban-friendly: adapts well to flat or townhouse living provided daily exercise is consistent.
Naturally friendly and intelligent, it integrates well into family life when socialised early.
Working heritage means it needs a job or structured activity — under-stimulation leads to problem behaviours.
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FCI Group
Group 1 — Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Section
Herdershonden
Status
recognized
