About Miniature American Shepherds
The Miniature American Shepherd shares many physical traits with its forebear the Australian Shepherd—only on a smaller scale. Females stand between 13 and 17 inches at the shoulder; males range from 14 to 18 inches. Despite their size, Minis are every inch a true herding dog: energetic, versatile, rugged, and extremely bright. The eye-catching coat comes in black, blue merle, red, and red merle. (The merle will exhibit in any amount marbling, flecks, or blotches.) Minis move with the smooth and agile step of a dog built for hard work on punishing terrain.
Exercise
Miniature American Shepherds are active and athletic, and they need a moderate amount of exercise but are also very adaptable to their family’s way of life. They do well as city dogs as long as owners provide sufficient exercise. They enjoy outings with their people that will occupy both their mind and body. They enjoy and excel in many canine events, including obedience, agility, and tracking.
Training
As with all breeds, early socialization and puppy training classes are recommended and help to ensure that the dog grows into a well-adjusted, well-mannered companion. Intelligent and willing to please, the Miniature American Shepherd is highly trainable and will reach his best potential as a companion when taught at least basic obedience.
from the American Kennel Club - https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/miniature-american-shepherd/
Puppies
All our puppies are raised for 8 weeks in our loving home with our family. Our puppies are fed Fromm Gold Dog food. Your puppy will be come with first vaccinations, microchip, a puppy pack (food for a few days, toys, training tips etc...), written health guarantee, and a life time of a promise to answer any questions, and the guarantee should you circumstances change that your pet can come back to me at anytime. No pet should ever end up in a Shelter!
Health Testing
All our Sire and Dam's are health tested for Genetic, Eyes, OFA(Orthopedic Federation for Animals)
Genetic tests that we test for
Ophthalmologic - Associated with the eyes and associated structures
COLLIE EYE ANOMALY/CHOROIDAL HYPOPLASIA
CONE DEGENERATION
MULTIFOCAL RETINOPATHY CMR1
PROGRESSIVE ROD CONE DEGENERATION (PRCD) - PRA
Nervous system / Neurologic - Associated with the brain, spinal cord and nerves
DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY NEGATIVE
IVERMECTIN SENSITIVITY MDR1 (MULTI DRUG RESISTANCE)
NEURONAL CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS 6 (AUSTRALIAN
SHEPHERD TYPE)
Urinary system
HYPERURICOSURIA
Spinal
CHONDRODYSTROPHY (CDDY) & INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DISEASE (IVDD)
Orthopedic Federation for Animals
Hips (always) Elbows and Patella(when required)
The Canine Eye Registration Foundation
Eye exam