Are Miniature Australian Shepherds recognised in the USA?
Yes they are officially registered and recognised in the USA but not by the AKC. The Miniature Australian Shepherd is still classified as a rare breed in America and are not recognised by the AKC. Other examples of well known breeds which are unrecognised by the AKC but still established & popular are; the Australian Kelpie, Japanese Spitz and another new breed to the UK – the English Shepherd. All of these breeds and many more can still prove their pedigrees, are purebred, have breed clubs and are registered in America but under rare breed registries such as the American Rare Breeds Association as opposed to the AKC. Mini Aussies are recognised by the NDSR (National Dog Stock Registry), ARBA (American Rare Breeds Association), Rarities, North American Kennel Club, International All Breeds Canine Association, CKC (Continental Kennel Club) and by the two breed clubs; MASCA (Miniature Australian Shepherd Club of America) and NAMASCUSA (“North American Miniature Australian Shepherd Club o
