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.
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This pup got his name because of how proud he runs around the farm. I don’t know who is more prouder, the pup or my daughter Ayla. Where you will find Ayla, you will find Proud and you will always fin
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Beautiful, smart, and energetic mini Aussie: Janis is a lovely black tricolor. Well socialized, well-loved, and cared for. Call us to see if you are a good match! Carefully picked parents for excel
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Dazel is a clone to her mother and we have had a lot of dogs around our farm and can think of two females that come to the top and she is one. I would love to keep her but need another dog around here
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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 a
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Blaze gets his name two ways, his blaze face and for how athletic he is. Awesome quality, athletic, and awesome dog! I am partial to the red tris and he wouldn’t be leaving and would use him as anothe
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Beautiful, smart, and energetic mini Aussie: Jack 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 a
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Bear is definitely one of the most striking pups born to date. He has that presence of a stud dog with the attitude of a king! Without a doubt as good as you can find, show him, or make him your next
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Beautiful, smart, and energetic mini Aussie: Jerry is a lovely blue merle. Well socialized, well-loved, and cared for. Call us to see if you are a good match! Carefully picked parents for excellent
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This pup is a combination of good looks and great attitude. Good enough to breed with and an even better companion dog. All great with kids and have been around the farm looking for his forever home.
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Glory and Blaze are copies of each other and usually where one is, the other isn’t far behind. Glory is a stunner from every angle and one that makes a good breeding dog or companion. Love her attitud
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Beautiful, smart, and energetic mini Aussie: Jay is a lovely red tricolor. Well socialized, well-loved, and cared for. Call us to see if you are a good match! Carefully picked parents for excellent
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It is hard to tell the two red merles apart. Wherever Prince goes, Dazzle isn’t far behind. Attitude of this pup is awesome and quality are second to none.
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Beverly is a charming Black Tri female Mini Australian Shepherd with a lively and affectionate personality. Smart and eager to please, she thrives on mental stimulation and enjoys learning new tricks and games. Beverly loves spending time with her family, whether exploring outdoors or relaxing at home. Her compact size makes her perfect for active families or individuals l
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Turner is a striking Blue Merle male Mini Australian Shepherd with a playful spirit and a heart full of loyalty. His unique coat, speckled with shades of gray, black, and white, makes him stand out wherever he goes. Intelligent and eager to please, Turner loves learning new tricks and spending time with his favorite people. Whether he’s exploring outdoors or cuddling close
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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 learning new things. Her striking coat and expressive eyes make her impossible to miss. Whether she’s exploring the outdoors or cuddling with her favorite people, Ava brings joy, e
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Boomer is a striking Black Tri male Mini Australian Shepherd with a bold personality and a playful spirit. He is alert, intelligent, and always ready to join in on the fun. Boomer enjoys spending time with people and thrives when he has opportunities to learn, play, and explore. His compact size and energetic nature make him a wonderful companion for an active family. With
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https://youtu.be/VBmLE7LdVwo Zuki is super cute black triand she will be small! She's such a sweetie with tons of personality. She loves to play with her toys, but she's just as happy chilling on the
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https://youtu.be/VBmLE7LdVwo Maverick has been such a joy to watch as he discovers all the new things he’s super interested in! This outgoing little guy is smart, fun, and already loves being around p
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Stunning light blue merle from a long line of show dogs. Very regal disposition. This is moms 2nd and last liter. Quality babies and much time and resources put into them. They leave potty trained so
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Stunning blue merle from a long line of show dogs. Very regal disposition. This is moms 2nd and last liter. Quality babies and much time and resources put into them. They leave potty trained socializ
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Stunning blue merle from a long line of show dogs. Very regal disposition. This is moms 2nd and last liter. Quality babies and much time and resources put into them. They leave potty trained socializ
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Stunning black tri . From a long line of show dogs. Very regal disposition. This is moms 2nd and last liter. Quality babies and much time and resources put into them. They leave potty trained social
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https://youtu.be/ygBlBDzobBI Luna is the first to greet you always looking for someone to play with her. This intelligent girl will make someone a wonderful companion. Luna is a blue merle with one bl
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Stunning blue merle from a long line of show dogs. Very regal disposition. This is moms 2nd and last liter. Quality babies and much time and resources put into them. They leave potty trained socializ
132Miniature Australian Shepherd
Stunning blue merle from a long line of show dogs. Very regal disposition. This is moms 2nd and last liter. Quality babies and much time and resources put into them. They leave potty trained socializ
132Miniature Australian Shepherd
Stunning blue merle from a long line of show dogs. Very regal disposition. This is moms 2nd and last liter. Quality babies and much time and resources put into them. They leave potty trained socializ
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Alex is a striking Blue Merle male Mini Australian Shepherd with bright eyes and a playful spirit. Intelligent, loyal, and full of energy, he loves exploring the outdoors and staying close to his favorite people. His beautiful marbled coat and alert expression make him impossible to miss. Whether he’s learning new tricks, herding toys around the yard, or cuddling after a l
The average cost of a purebred Mini Australian Shepherd puppy in the United States is approximately $1152, though prices can vary based on factors such as pedigree, breeder reputation, and location.