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David Crookes

Miniature American Shepherds are lively and affectionate but very loyal

Rebecca Macmillan
Miniature American Shepher running fast.
Miniature American Shepherd overview
(Image credit: Alamy)

Life expectancy: 12–13 years

Size: 14–18 inches (male); 13–17-inches (female)

Coat: Double coat

Temperament: Intelligent, energetic, trainable, loyal

Exercise needs: Around one to two hours

Origin/native country: California, USA

Bred from small Australian Shepherds in California in the 1960s, the Miniature American Shepherd is a small herding dog. To a great degree, they’re actually miniature versions of the Australian Shepherd – and used to go by that name – but this was changed to reflect their history and the breed was fully accredited by the American Kennel Club in 2015.

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