Known for their lush coats, Australian Shepherds come in a variety of sizes but the dogs’ build remain similar. Members of this breed have sturdy, furry bodies. They also possess flat skulls and triangular ears. Brown, amber, blue, or bi-colored eyes may be present on members of this breed as eye coloration varies between individuals. Compact, oval shaped feet are yet another breed feature.
The Miniature Australian Shepherd will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do okay with a small yard.
Size
Miniature Australian Shepherds typically weigh somewhere between 6 and 16 kilograms. However, hefty Toy Australian Shepherds may sometimes weigh more than the Miniature ones do.
Toy Height: 10 - 14 inches (26 - 36 cm)
Toy Weight: 3 - 9 kg
Miniature Height: 13 - 18 inches (33 - 46 cm)
Miniature Weight: 6 - 16 kg
Coat
Miniature Australian Shepherds have moderately long, double coats with a thick under layer. Their fur can be anywhere from perfectly straight to somewhat wavy in texture. These individuals also have thicker fur around their necks and feathering is often present on the back of their legs. Acceptable colors for this breed include black tricolor, red tricolor, blue merle, and red merle. It is typical for these dogs to also have tan and/or white markings on their bodies as well.
Overall, Miniature Australian Shepherd grooming doesn't take a lot of work. The medium-length, thick double coats do shed some (especially during the spring and fall), but the coats aren't known to tangle and/or mat much, so Mini Aussie grooming is actually pretty easy. These dogs will need brushing once or twice per week, they'll need baths every 2-3 months, and depending on your preferred hairstyle, they'll need clipping/scissoring about every three months.
To brush a Mini Aussie: first wet the coat with mist from a spray bottle, then use a slicker brush (or a metal tooth comb) to go through the coat, starting at the shoulders and working backward and down. Be sure to brush in the direction of hair growth; finish with the chest, underbelly, and legs. If you plan to bathe your Mini Aussie, first give the dog a thorough brushing, then use canine shampoo (and conditioner, if desired; both are available at pet stores) and lather the coat starting on the back and working down. Rinse well, towel the dog dry, then give it another quick brush-through.
If/when your Mini Aussie needs a haircut, you can take it to a professional groomer; depending on your dog's hairstyle, you can also learn to give the cut at home, either from instructional videos on YouTube or other sites, or from the groomer themselves.
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