What is the diffrence between Australian Shepherd and a Miniature Australian Shepherd?
An Australian Shepherd is an AKC recognized breed. The Mini Aussie is not recognized by the AKC and is being bred down specifially for size. One has to be very careful when selecting a dog like this – most breeders breed solely on size rather than structure and temperament. What’s that mean? That they’ll breed dogs that bite and have CHD (Canine Hip Dysplasia) just so they can make a smaller dog. I’m not saying that they won’t become AKC recognized – you just have to be VERY careful, especially right now with this “mini” dog frenzy in the US, that the breeder is working towards the AKC recognition goal. The ASCA’s statement about mini’s: The Miniature Australian Shepherd, North American Shepherd, North American Miniature Australian Shepherd, and/or Toy Australian Shepherd breeds are not recognized as a variety of Australian Shepherd by ASCA. The club considers such dogs to be a distinct and separate breed and will not accept them into its registry. “Our bylaws state that ASCA’s purpose
