Blog — Category_Breeds_Miniature_American_Shepherd

Carrie Pallardy   Source Border collies or Australian shepherds are probably the breeds that come to mind when you think of a herding dog. But, the herding group has some smaller members. The Miniature American Shepherds are related to these larger pups but stand as their own distinct breed.   A Smaller Herding Dog Miniature American Shepherds can be referred to as Mini Americans or Mini Aussies, the latter being a nod to the breed’s history. Miniature American Shepherds were first developed in California in the 1960s, likely bred from smaller Australian Shepherds, according to the Miniature American Shepherd Club...