Description

The Miniature American Shepherd (MAS)—often called a “Mini Aussie”—is a small, energetic herding dog developed in the United States during the late 1960s.

Quick Facts

• Height: 14 to 18 inches for males; 13 to 17 inches for females
• Weight: 20 to 40 pounds
• Life Expectancy: 12 to 13 years
• Coat: Medium-length, weather-resistant double coat in black, blue merle, red, or red merle (often with tan or white markings)
• Group: Herding Group (recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015)