More Information about Mini and Toy Aussie's
The Mini Aussie's are a smaller version of the Austrailian Shepherd. They are well balanced and very athletic. They are small to medium in size and have a medium lenth coat which does require some grooming. General coat colors are :
Blue merle, Red Merle, Black Tri, Red Tri and Bi-Black. General Eye Colors are: Amber, Brown, Hazel. They also can be solid with flecks in them. Their size makes them easiily adaptable to City or Farm life.
General
Aussie's are  highly intelligent, easy to train and to work with. They are wonderful companions, preferring to be at your side. Some can be a bit aloof with strangers, while others are outgoing. Miniature Aussie height is 13"-17", with a tail not to exceed 3". Toy Aussies are under 13" with a 1" (or less) tail lenghth. Ears should be in proportion to the dog falling slightly forward.
Characteristics
Aussie's have a good, even dispositon. They are not normally given to a quarrel. They generally get along real well with other dogs as well as people.
Temperment
These dogs are the result of years of concentrated breeding in the down-sizing of the Standard Aussie by breeding the smallest to the smallest. Most registered Miniature Australian Shephers have many generations of the miniature lineage.
History
Origin
United States
Utiization
Herd dogs, Companions, Pets, Agility
Classification
Sheepdogs and Cattledogs
Size
Small
Height
Miniatures are 13"-17"; Toys are 13" and under
Weight
Average for smaller miniatures 15-17 lbs. Toys are less.
Grooming
Little
Exercise
Moderate
Medium
Activity
Normal life span-with12-15 yrs being average
Life Span
Can have anywhere between 2 to 10 puppies in a litter. The smaller they are, may decrease litter size. Especially in the Toy's.
Litter Size
Good with children, good with dogs, good with other pets
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