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Tchick
Pedigree: Non-LOF — Toy Australian Shepherd
- Testée ADN Embark
- Hanches : radiographiées
Tchick — 4.5 kg, 29 cm, black tricolour coat, blue eyes. Adorable and very endearing, she loves being stroked.
Toy Australian Shepherd
The Toy Australian Shepherd
The pleasure of an Australian Shepherd in the smallest size available: smaller than the Miniature American Shepherd, itself smaller than the standard, well suited to city and apartment living.
Origins
The Toy Australian Shepherd shares the same origins as the standard Australian Shepherd — a working breed developed in the United States, prized by ranch "stockmen". Size reduction began in the 1960s, first giving rise to the mini format, then the toy format. The Miniature American Shepherd is now LOF-recognized in France; the Toy Australian Shepherd remains non-LOF, recognized by American clubs only.
Toy standard
From 25.4 to 35.6 cm at the withers for 5.4 to 7.7 kg — the same standard for both sexes. Its temperament is a true "velcro dog" that follows its human everywhere, a sensitive soul that responds very well to positive training, and a dynamic dog needing at least an hour of exercise a day.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Toy Australian Shepherd?
The pleasure of an Australian Shepherd in an even smaller size, well suited to city and apartment living. The Toy Australian Shepherd is smaller than the Miniature American Shepherd, which is itself smaller than the standard Australian Shepherd — it's the smallest Australian Shepherd variety you'll find.
Is the Toy Australian Shepherd recognized by the SCC?
No: unlike the Miniature American Shepherd (LOF-recognized in France since 2014), the Toy Australian Shepherd remains non-LOF — it is recognized by specialized American clubs only.
What is the Toy Australian Shepherd's adult size?
From 25.4 to 35.6 cm at the withers, for a weight of 5.4 to 7.7 kg — the same standard for males and females.