{"id":1649,"date":"2021-09-03T14:38:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T12:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royaumedesgalopins.fr\/?page_id=1649"},"modified":"2026-04-15T13:37:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:37:04","slug":"australian-shepherd-toy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/royaumedesgalopins.fr\/en\/australian-shepherd-toy\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Shepherd Toy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Australian Toy 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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Australian shepherd
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The Pleasure of an Australian Shepherd with a Smaller Size, Suited for a Parisian and Urban Life.<\/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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The Toy Australian Shepherd is smaller than the Miniature Australian Shepherd, which is itself smaller than the Australian Shepherd. In conclusion, it is the smallest Australian Shepherd you can find.<\/p>

Have you always dreamed of having an Australian Shepherd, but its size worries you and leaves you uncertain? Do you love traveling by train and\/or plane but don't want your dog to be in the cargo hold? Well, the Toy Australian Shepherd meets all these criteria. It can accompany you everywhere while maintaining the appearance, structure, and temperament of the Australian Shepherd.\u00a0<\/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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Where does the Australian Toy 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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To put it simply, the Australian Toy Shepherd has the same characteristics as the standard Australian Shepherd. The only difference is their size.\u00a0<\/p>

Therefore, when we talk about the origins of this breed, we must start with the origins of standard-sized Australian Shepherds. This intelligent, enduring, and agile breed lived in Australia before being raised in the United States.\u00a0<\/p>

Since then, Australian Shepherds have been used as working dogs and are highly appreciated by stockmen.<\/p>

During the 1960s, when small dogs became more popular, breeders began to recreate standard-sized Australian Shepherds in a smaller form.\u00a0<\/p>

By gradually reducing the size, a mini standard then toy standard appeared, first in the United States and then in France.\u00a0<\/p>

Today, the Miniature American Shepherd is recognized by the American Kennel Club and the French breed registry, LOF.\u00a0\u00a0
This is not yet the case for the Australian Toy Shepherd, which is non-LOF. However, it is recognized by clubs in the United States.\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 standard for the Australian Toy Shepherd is very similar to that of the Australian Shepherd.\u00a0<\/p>

Morphologically, it should therefore be difficult to distinguish between an Australian Shepherd and an Australian Toy Shepherd. This is where the breeders' work comes in.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

The only major difference between a standard Australian Shepherd and an Australian Toy Shepherd is their size.
Indeed, the Australian Toy Shepherd must be between 25,4\u00a0and 35,6 cm\u00a0<\/span>tall an weigh between <\/span>5.4kg and 7.7kg. The standard is the same for males and females.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

While for the Miniature American Shepherd, the size varies, for females between 33 and 43cm, for males the size should be between 35 and 46cm.\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 therefore important to inquire about the breeding and size of the parents in order to have an Australian with the size that suits you.<\/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 Standard of the Miniature Australian Shepherd<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Toy Australian Shepherd is not a result of crossbreeding; it is a reduction in size of the standard Australian Shepherd.\u00a0<\/p>

Its appearance is therefore similar to that of the Australian Shepherd, and its aesthetic standard should closely resemble the latter. It should have a proportionate body, neither too long nor too short on its legs, maintaining a pleasing harmony.\u00a0

The nose should be pigmented black for black tricolor and blue merle dogs, and salmon-colored for red and red merle dogs. More than 50% depigmentation of the nose is also a serious fault.\u00a0

The head should be nicely shaped with a pronounced stop at the muzzle, proportionate to the body. It should display an alert and attentive expression.\u00a0

The eyes should be slightly almond-shaped, well-positioned, and neither protruding nor sunken. All eye colors are allowed: blue, brown, heterochromia, and parti-color.\u00a0

The ears of the Toy Australian Shepherd should be triangular, positioned high on the head, and of medium size. Ears held upright or too low are not allowed and are a serious fault, disqualifying the dog from competitions and confirmation.\u00a0

The standards for the Toy Australian Shepherd and the American Shepherd are very similar, with the main difference being the size, which should range from 25 to 35.5 cm at the withers for both males and females.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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General Appearance <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Toy Australian Shepherd should maintain overall proportionality, with neither overly short legs nor an excessively long body. It should have a harmonious body structure.\u00a0

Its general appearance should reflect that of a small, dynamic, and alert dog.\u00a0
A smooth and effortless movement, indicating a proud and elegant gait, is appreciated.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

A beautiful Toy Australian Shepherd will maintain a certain bone structure, giving it a sporty and sturdy appearance.\u00a0\u00a0

Additionally, it is desirable to maintain a certain density of coat.\u00a0\u2028\u2028On appr\u00e9ciera \u00e9galement garder une certaine densit\u00e9 de poil.\u00a0\u00a0<\/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 Character of the Toy Australian Shepherd <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Toy Australian Shepherd is a velcro dog. It adores its human and loves spending time with them.

Its greatest joy? Following you on all your adventures, participating in your activities, constantly checking that you're fine and always there.\u00a0

In short, if given the choice, the Toy Australian Shepherd will always be by your side. It's not a dog that can be left alone for 10 hours every day. It's also not a dog that can be confined. It needs its human and loves them unconditionally.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Sensitive Soul <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Toy Australian Shepherd, like the Miniature American Shepherd, is a highly sensitive dog. This can be a great quality with proper training and socialization.\u00a0<\/p>

The Toy Australian Shepherd will require your full attention and tenderness. It responds very well to positive reinforcement training. Setting up positive and compassionate training methods will yield the best results.\u00a0

When I talk about a sensitive small dog, I mean a dog that feels and experiences everything intensely. It can also be quickly affected by neglectful or stressful situations. Both the breeder and the future owner play a crucial role in its socialization and well-being.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Toy Australian Shepherd is small in size but has significant exercise needs.\u00a0
As mentioned earlier, the Toy Australian Shepherd is not a result of crossbreeding but rather the selection of the smallest Miniature Australian Shepherds over several years.\u00a0\u00a0

Therefore, like the Australian Shepherd, it needs physical and mental exercise. We recommend a minimum of 1 hour of daily outdoor activity, which can be achieved through 2 to 3 walks of 30 minutes each.\u00a0
You can also engage your Toy Australian Shepherd in various activities such as dog dancing, agility, visiting dog parks, and obedience training.\u00a0

This dynamic little dog will be thrilled to participate in both physical and mental activities with you. It loves learning new commands and tricks, and the only limit is your imagination.\u00a0<\/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

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A City Life for a Toy Australian Shepherd<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It is difficult to envision the life of an Australian Shepherd in an apartment or even in the city... But what about the Toy Australian Shepherd? In my opinion, the Toy Australian Shepherd can indeed live in an apartment under two conditions:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>