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Also known as Mini Aussie, Miniature Shepherd
A pocket-sized herder with a big appetite for work
Developed in the United States as a smaller version of the working ranch herder, this breed is quick, loyal, and eager to have a job. It needs real daily exercise and mental work, and its double coat needs regular brushing.
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This breed needs about 90 minutes of activity a day. Around 5 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
90
Minutes of activity a day
5
Suggested sessions a week
Dog walking
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It can if its exercise and mental needs are met every day, but the breed is happiest with a garden and an active household. A bored dog will find its own work, often by barking or herding people.
Generally yes with proper socialisation, but the herding instinct can lead to nipping at running children. Supervise play and teach a calm off switch.
Yes, the double coat sheds year round and heavily twice a year. Regular brushing keeps loose hair under control.
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