Are there miniature Australian Shepherds?

Are there miniature Australian Shepherds?

The Mini Australian Shepherd is an Australian Shepherd in a smaller package. It is more commonly known as the Mini American Shepherd. These highly adaptable dogs can do just about anything that the Australian Shepherd can, but their small size makes them easier to fit into many different lifestyles.

What are mismarked Aussies?

Dogs with excess white markings, sometimes referred to as mismarks, or over-marked. Australian Shepherds with too much white are usually healthy(exceptions noted below). There are entire breeds that allow far more white than typical of Aussies.

What is the rarest Australian Shepherd?

solid red Aussies
With the red gene being recessive, and solid-colored Aussies being the rarest, solid red Aussies are the rarest of them all. It’s a cause for celebration if you meet one!

How much do tri color Australian Shepherds cost?

The average price of the Australian Shepherd ranges from $650 to $850. However, an Aussie can cost anywhere between $300 to $1,800+ USD depending on breeder reputation, coat colors, pedigree and location. Australian Shepherds are not the cheapest dog breed available, but they’re not terribly expensive either.

What is Whitehead in Australian Shepherds?

Their white arises from genes that give many breeds of dog white markings. These genes can cause everything from no white, like a Dachshund, to almost all white, like some Fox Terriers. Aussies with “too much white” that were not homozygous merles were once far more common than they are today.

What is the difference between merle and Tri?

Red merle makes up this base coat for this color combination. They have red spots on top of an buff (a light orange-brown) to silver base color. The tri colored version has white markings found on the face, chest, legs and belly. They also have copper highlights usually seen on the face and legs only.

How much is a Mini Aussie?

Mini Australian Shepherds are pricier than standard-sized Aussies. A puppy costs anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000, and can go as high as $5,000.