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Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherd

5.0
12 - 13 yearsLife Expectancy

Small, athletic herding dog with a striking double coat and keen intelligence, essentially a compact version of the Australian Shepherd with intense work drive and devotion

Traits:
  • Good with Kids
  • Dog Friendly
  • Friendly Stranger
  • Easy to Train
  • High Energy
  • Playful
  • Protective

Breed Statistics

  • Energy Level5/5
  • Trainability5/5
  • Playfulness4/5
  • Protectiveness3/5
  • Barking3/5
  • Drooling2/5
  • Good with Children5/5
  • Good with Other Dogs5/5
  • Good with Strangers3/5
  • Shedding3/5
  • Coat Length1/5
  • Grooming3/5

Physical Attributes

Height (Male)14 - 18 inches
Height (Female)14 - 18 inches
Weight (Male)20 - 40 lbs
Weight (Female)20 - 40 lbs

Breed History

Developed in California during the late 1960s from small Australian Shepherds, bred for compact size while maintaining herding ability. Became popular with equestrians traveling to horse shows and was recognized by the AKC Herding Group in 2015.