Miniature Australian Shepherds and Toy
Australian Shepherds
Those interested in the Australian Shepherd should be aware there are NO size varieties of Australian Shepherds. There is no officially recognized Australian Shepherd variety such as a "standard," a "mini/miniature" or a "toy" Australian Shepherd. These are all just marketing terminologies to facilitate the sale of animals that are in reality just dramatically under in size from the norm.
Responsible Australian Shepherd Breeders do not promote the sale of standard, mini/miniature or toy Australian Shepherds. This is a marketing ploy to sell pups for increased prices.
The Miniature Australian Shepherd/North
American Shepherd/Toy Australian Shepherds are completely different
breeds from the Australian Shepherds and they are not eligible for
registration with the AKC,
CanKC, ASCA or UKC.
The UKC and AKC are in the process of
recognizing the North American Shepherd as the separate breed.
You may contact them directly for further information.