{"id":1584,"date":"2021-09-02T19:56:06","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T17:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royaumedesgalopins.fr\/?page_id=1584"},"modified":"2026-04-18T02:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T00:41:04","slug":"miniature-american-shepherd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/royaumedesgalopins.fr\/en\/miniature-american-shepherd\/","title":{"rendered":"Miniature American Shepherd"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Miniature American Shepherd<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Miniature American Shepherd!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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All the Advantages of an Australian Shepherd in Pocket Size!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Have you always dreamed of having an Australian Shepherd, but you live in an apartment in the heart of the city and find that the size of the Australian Shepherd is too imposing for your environment? Don't worry, because there is a perfect solution for you: the Miniature and Toy American Shepherd. These adorable canine companions have been specially selected for their small size, making them perfectly suited for apartment living.<\/p>\n

Despite their small stature, Miniature and Toy American Shepherds retain all the remarkable qualities of their larger counterpart. They are intelligent, energetic, loyal, and ready to participate in all your activities. Treat yourself to an exceptional and fulfilling canine companionship without compromising on space, thanks to the Miniature and Toy American Shepherd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Where Does the Miniature American Shepherd Come From? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The History of the Miniature American Shepherd <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The history of the Australian Shepherd and that of the Miniature American Shepherd are closely linked. Indeed, the Miniature American Shepherd was born in the 1960s. It comes from the selection of American breeders who kept the smallest Australian Shepherd individuals among their litters. They then bred the dwarf Australian Shepherds together to create miniature Australian Shepherds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Originally called Miniature Australian Shepherd, breed clubs in the United States gave it the name Miniature American Shepherd.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Today, the Miniature American Shepherd is recognized in the American registry and the French breed registry LOF.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This selection over several years allowed for a significant reduction in the size of the Australian Shepherd while maintaining its morphology and gait.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Identical Morphology <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Miniature American Shepherd standard is very similar to that of the Australian Shepherd.\u00a0<\/p>

Morphologically, it should therefore be difficult to tell the difference between an Australian Shepherd and a mini American Shepherd.\u00a0<\/p>

The big variation and difference between the two is the size. Indeed, the Miniature American Shepherd should have a height for females between 33 and 43 cm. For males, the height should be between 35 and 46 cm.\u00a0<\/p>

For standard Australian Shepherds, the height ranges from 46 to 53 cm for females and 51 to 58 for males.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

It is important to research the breeding and size of the parents because between a large miniature and a small Australian, the variation can be 1cm.

All other morphological criteria are similar between the Australian Shepherd and the Miniature American Shepherd. You can find the standard of the Miniature American Shepherd via the following link: Miniature American Shepherd | Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Centrale Canine | Excellent Companion Shepherd Dog (centrale-canine.fr)<\/a>

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The Miniature American Shepherd Standard<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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General Appearance of the Miniature American Shepherd <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a small herding dog that was created in the United States.\u00a0<\/p>

Physically, it should not be too tall or too low. Its body should be slightly longer than it is tall.\u00a0<\/p>

It is important that the Miniature American Shepherd maintain a good bone structure while keeping a fluid gait and gait.\u00a0<\/p>

It is a strong and enduring dog that can withstand rough work. The Miniature American Shepherd is athletic and incredibly intelligent.\u00a0<\/p>

Its coat can be short or medium length and of solid or merle color. The tail of the Miniature American Shepherd is intended to be short or docked according to the standard. Nowadays, more and more countries are banning tail docking for dogs, and more and more breeders are choosing to leave the natural long tail on the Miniature American Shepherd.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Important Proportions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As mentioned earlier, the Miniature American Shepherd should be slightly longer (from shoulder to point of buttocks) than it is tall (from withers to the end of the feet).<\/p>\n

The Miniature American Shepherd should have a well-built structure. A more feminine and delicate appearance is appreciated in females. <\/p>\n

This breed should give off an impression of strength and depth rather than heaviness. If you wish to read the standard of the Miniature American Shepherd in more detail, I am attaching an article by one of our colleagues: The Standard of the Miniature American Shepherd (bergeramericain-miniature.com)<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The American Shepherd Touch <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The eyes of the Miniature American Shepherd are almond-shaped. They are neither too sunken nor protruding. In terms of color, the eyes can be heterochromatic or of the same color. Various colors are accepted regardless of the coat: brown,
blue, hazel, amber, or any combination of these colors. The American Shepherd may maintain a wary and distrustful gaze towards strangers.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Ears of the Toy Australian Shepherd <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The ears of our Miniature Australian Shepherd are triangular, of moderate size, and set high on the head. When attentive, the ears can be held in a rose position on the sides or folded forward. Just like the Australian Shepherd, the Miniature American Shepherd should not have erect ears, as it is a major fault that can lead to disqualification for confirmation in the LOF (Livre des Origines Fran\u00e7ais, the French studbook).\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Miniature American Shepherd: Long Tail or Short Tail?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u00a0According to the breed standard, the tail should be naturally short or docked within the first few days of the puppy's life. Docking, which involves cutting off the tail of a dog, is a common practice in the United States for both Australian Shepherds and Miniature American Shepherds.\u00a0<\/p>\n


In contrast, many countries such as Switzerland now prohibit tail docking and also restrict the entry of any dog that has had its tail docked. American Shepherd puppies can be born with:\u00a0<\/p>\n