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Expecting
an Outstanding litter of Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies due
Spring of 08 out of Cheyenne Autumn of JF and by Chesapeake Lakotas
Brave Bear Of JF
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Application for prospective puppy buyers ]
 
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"OUR BOYS"
The Miniature Australian
Shepherd (a.k.a. the North American Shepherd or the Miniature
Australian Shepherd) is the result of a breeding program that was
begun in 1968 to produce a scaled-down version of the Australian
Shepherd. The aim was to develop an Australian Shepherd under 17"
who had the heart, intelligence and drive to work stock, and yet be
small enough to travel easily to stock shows and be a
"house" dog. Breed
History
 
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"OUR GIRLS"
The MAS stands 13 and up to 18
inches at the shoulder and weighs 15 to 35 pounds. They are compact,
well balanced, very athletic and alert without being hyperactive or
"yappy". The coat is moderate in length, straight or
slightly wavy, with undercoat, and comes in blue merle, black, red
merle and red, all with or without white markings and tan (copper)
points. They require minimal grooming (brushing once a week or as
required depending on their activities, and only occasional bathing),
though some may experience a dramatic seasonal shed. They tend to have
little "doggy odor". The eyes may be brown, blue, amber or
green, or any color combination including flecked or marbled, or one
eye different than the other. The tail will either be naturally bobbed
or docked at an early age. Breed
Standard
This breed needs regular
exercise and is versatile, hardy and enthusiastic. They are sensitive
and easily trained, and should be handled gently as a result of this.
MAS are good guardians of the home, confident, possessing varying
degrees of herding instincts, and are entirely devoted to their
masters. They need affection from their families but are not
overbearing. They typically get along well with other dogs and pets as
well as people, including children, though they may be reserved at
first. The "Mini Aussie" is a fun-loving dog, often
excelling in agility, obedience, flyball, Frisbee and other sports.
The MAS are recognized to
compete in conformation shows with the International All Breed Canine
Association (IABCA), Canine Kennel Club (CKC) and the, Canine
Rarities, and the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA), United
Kennel Club (UKC) with some restrictions.
Many organizations that put on
performance events such as Agility, Herding, and Obedience, have found
a place and recognize the Mini Aussie for competition. This opens up
many opportunities for you to play and compete with your dog.
You can check out the NAMASCUSA website which provides you with a
schedule of events happening throughout the year, all over the
country.
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