The Miniature Australian Shepherd, also called the Mini Aussie, is a smaller version of the Australian Shepherd known for its loyalty, intelligence, and energetic personality. Originally bred in the 1960s on the U.S. rodeo circuit by reducing the size of the standard Australian Shepherd, the Mini Aussie quickly gained popularity as a travel companion and working partner at horse shows. In 2015, the breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club under the name Miniature American Shepherd. Despite its smaller stature, the Mini Aussie retains the same agility, drive, and intelligence as its larger counterpart.
Mini Aussies are affectionate, eager-to-please, and great with children and other pets, making them ideal family companions. Their medium-length double coat comes in various colors, including black, blue merle, red merle, and red, often accented with white or tan markings. While they shed moderately year-round and more heavily during seasonal changes, regular brushing helps keep their coat healthy and clean. Highly trainable and full of energy, Mini Aussies excel in agility, obedience, and herding activities. With consistent exercise, mental stimulation, and plenty of love, the Miniature Australian Shepherd makes a devoted and dynamic addition to any active household.
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Beautiful, smart, and energetic mini Aussie: Jane is a lovely red merle. Well socialized, well-loved, and cared for. Call us to see if you are a good match! Carefully picked parents for excellent and gentle temperament. Feel free to call if you’d also like to visit our farm, where we raise our mini Aussies. We raise them with our family, and they are vet-checked, vacc
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Beautiful, smart, and energetic mini Aussie: Judy is a lovely black tricolor. Well socialized, well-loved, and cared for. Call us to see if you are a good match! Very playful and intelligent. Care
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Beautiful, smart, and energetic mini Aussie: Jake is a lovely black tricolor. Well socialized, well-loved, and cared for. Call us to see if you are a good match! Very playful and intelligent. Care
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Meet Ava, a beautiful Black Tri female Mini Australian Shepherd with a bright spirit and a heart full of loyalty. Known for her intelligence and playful personality, Ava loves staying active and learn
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This beautiful girl has a red merle coat, and two beautiful blue eyes. She is the alpha of this pack and bosses the entire household around and if we dont listen she will give you tug on the pant leg
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Atlas is a beautiful blue merle male, the firstborn! Will update with eye color when they open. UPDATE ** eyes will be solid blue!
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This handsome boy has a blue merle coat and two beautiful blue eyes. He loves being cuddled on the couch and chasing his sister around.
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Sunny is a beautiful black tri female, the smallest baby! Will update with eye color when they open. UPDATE ** eye color will most likely be brown/amber! Will definitely be on the smaller side.
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This beautiful girl is a blue merle coat with two blue eyes and is very outgoing, she enjoys chasing my children around the house and bossing everyone around.
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This beautiful girl has a black tri coat and two beautiful blue eyes. She is shy at first but once she warms up to you she will be attacking you with kisses.
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This beautiful girl has a black tri coat, two beautiful blue eyes. She enjoys running around with her siblings and attacking your pant legs when you least expect it.
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Rue is a beautiful black tri female, the biggest of the bunch! Will update with eye color when they open. UPDATE ** eyes will most likely be brown/amber!

Miniature Australian Shepherd
Willa is a beautiful blue merle female! Will update with eye color when they open. UPDATE ** it’s looking like miss Willa’s eyes will be 1 blue and 1 green/possibly blue marbled. She will have pale ta

Miniature Australian Shepherd
Nixon is a beautiful minimal mosaic blue merle male, he is very unique! His black or darker patches will begin to develop as he grows. Will update with eye color when they open. UPDATE ** eyes will be

Miniature Australian Shepherd
Montana is a beautiful blue merle female, she has big black cow patches! Will update with eye color when they open. UPDATE ** eyes will be solid blue!