Close-up portrait of purebred Miniature Australian Shepherd sticking out tongue,Czech Republic
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Miniature American Shepherd

The Miniature American Shepherd, more commonly known as the Miniature Australian Shepherd or Mini Aussie, is a small herding breed that looks like a smaller version of the Australian Shepherd. This small dog breed originated in California during the 1960s. Compared to the larger Australian Shepherd, which can reach a robust 65 pounds, a full-grown Miniature American Shepherd will only reach about 40…

Statistics
Height
13-18 inches at the shoulder
Weight
20-40 pounds
Life Span
13-15 years
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