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The MAS was bred first in the United States as a small herding and working dog. The Miniature American Shepherd (at that time still known as the Miniature Australian Shepherd) was first developed in the late 1960s by breeding what was thought to be small size Australian Shepherds, and by the mid-1970s the breed had reached its current desired size.
Aussies—even mini-Aussies, have enormous stamina and extremely high exercise needs, It’s not unusual for Aussie owners to say their dogs need three or four hours of hard exercise a day.
The AKC has opened the door to the Mini Aussies as long as there is a name change. North American Shepherd is what the UKC calls them now, with their first step towards accepting the "breed". A rose is a rose, by any other name. Miniature Australian Shepherds are just that, no matter what the USASA says.
This trait is found in many breeds, but most commonly found in Australian Shepherds. The name "lethal white" is a misnomer, as this genetic condition is not lethal to the dogs; it is often the breeder who is lethal to the pups by culling them immediately after birth. [17] [16] Many consider the term "lethal white" to be derogatory. [18]
According to the American Kennel Club, Miniature Australian Shepherds are smart, active, and versatile dogs that excel in all manner of dog sports and thrive with plenty of daily physical stimulation.
The History of the “Mini Aussie” Miniature Australian Shepherds are also called Miniature American Shepherds due to the complex rules around dog breeding and certification in the United States ...
Organizations and businesses will often embrace the diminutives given to them by Australians, using them in their own advertising and even registering it as a trademark. McDonald's Australia, for example, has registered and uses the name Macca's, rather than the term McDonald's still seen on its restaurants in Australia. [9] [10] [11] [12]
Aussies love to use “yeah” as a word before continuing their train of thought. But, it gets a little confusing when you’re trying to work out if someone’s saying yes or no. So “yeah, nah ...