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" and 14" at the shoulder.
◊ Toy Australian Shepherds are from 14" to 10" at the shoulder.
◊ Micro Australian Shepherds are under 10" at the shoulder.

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. Click {HERE} to jump to the "size" article.