Miniature American Shepherd
USA
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dogs: 35 - 46cm Bitches: 35-45 cm Small deviations are tolerated in favor of the overall appearance.
AKC
The Miniature American Shepherd (also Miniature Australian Shepherd, sloppy " Mini Aussie ") is a not recognized by the FCI breed of dog in the United States. The race is led by the AKC in view of a possible recognition in its Foundation Stock Service since 9 May 2011 and was admitted to the Miscellaneous Class on June 27, 2012.
Origin and History
The breed originated directly from the Australian Shepherd, actually even in parallel. Throughout the history of Australian Shepherds you will always find small (under 18 " / 45cm ) Dogs in documents and in photographs. The livestock holding or breeding farmers preferred a larger dog for their larger cattle. However, some owners and breeders wanted to continue the smaller Australian Shepherd.
In 1968, the "Little Aussies " by Doris Cordova were rediscovered in Norco in the U.S. state of California. Doris Cordova 's most famous dog Cordova 's Spike was passed on to Bill and Sally Kennedy to develop the breeding line. At this time, Chas Lasater of Valhalla Kennels also started to breed Miniature Australian Shepherds. Cordova, Lasater and the Kennedy jointly founded the first club of the breed.
Since the 80s, the dogs can be detected at the National Stock Dog registry. For about ten years, there are two special registers for Miniature Australian Shepherds:
- Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA - MASCUSA
- The Miniature Australian Shepherd Club of America - MASCA
Since 2005 exists in Germany, the club first Mini Australian Shepherd Club of Germany, in which these dogs are bred. Currently, awarded by the association breeding documents are still recognized elsewhere in the FCI neither the VDH.
In May 2011, the AKC has taken the race under the name of Miniature American Shepherd with a view to future appreciation in its Foundation Stock Service. The North American Miniature Australian Shepherd Club of the USA ( NAMASCUSA ) named in the context of inclusion in Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA has to offer. The MASCA and some other clubs have this name change has not been traced.
Description
The difference between the Australian Shepherd is solely in size. The breed comes as the Australian Shepherd in many color varieties: Black, Blue Merle, Red, Red Merle ago. All colors can have white and / or copper markings.
Nature
The Miniature American Shepherd is a friendly, adaptable dog. However, it is not suitable for people who can not provide enough employment to him. He learns quickly and is also suitable for various dog sports; so he takes, for example, successfully in Agility Tournaments and hats trails.
Breed Specific diseases
As occurs in Collies in this breed of MDR1 heaped upon which induces a hypersensitivity to several drugs. Other inherited disorders affecting the eyes: These include the Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA ), cataracts and retinal atrophy Progressive ( PRA).
Care
The grooming of the Miniature American Shepherd is neither expensive nor difficult. The fur matted not, and dirt usually falls out by itself when it is dried. A thorough brushing once a week is enough to care.