Buyer question
Is a Miniature American Shepherd good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Miniature American Shepherd 3 out of 5 for beginners (needs an active owner).
Source: the Miniature American Shepherd page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Miniature American Shepherd in the Animal Library
The detail
Developed in the US from small Australian Shepherds, the Miniature American Shepherd is a compact herding dog with the same drive and brains as its larger cousin. Loyal, energetic and trainable, it needs daily exercise and a job to do.
- Temperament
- Loyal, energetic, smart
- Best fit
- Active families, dog sports
- Trainability
- 5 out of 5 (Smart, eager to work)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (1 hr exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Weekly brush, heavy shed)
What to weigh
Mini Americans are busy dogs that herd children and pets and get restless without work. They shed heavily and are often reserved with strangers.