Miniature American Shepherd
A smaller version of the Aussie: bright, loyal and athletic, with a full herding instinct in a more portable size.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Medium
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 36–46 cm · Tewe 33–43 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 9–18 kg · Tewe 9–16 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 12–15 jaar
- Oefening
- 60–90 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, medium
- Kleure
- Bloumerle, Rooimerle, Swart, Rooi, Driekleur
- Geteel vir
- Oppas van vee, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Verenigde State van Amerika
- FCI
- Groep 1, nr. 367 · Skaap- en beeshonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 3/5 – Matig |
| Goed met katte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 3/5 – Matig |
| Energie | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Speelsheid | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Maklik om op te lei | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Jagdrif | 3/5 – Matig |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 3/5 – Matig |
| Blaf | 3/5 – Matig |
| Verharing | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 3/5 – Matig |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 3/5 – Matig |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 3/5 – Matig |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer koue | 4/5 – Hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want an active dog in a smaller size
- enjoy agility or obedience
- have time for daily training
Dink twee keer as jy …
- dislike shedding
- want a lap dog with low exercise needs
- are away for long hours
Versorging
Temperament
Bright, loyal and playful, usually close to its family and somewhat reserved with strangers. It is alert and makes a good watchdog. It may try to herd children and other pets.
Oefening
About an hour or more of daily activity with training or games. Agility, herding, frisbee and trick training are excellent outlets.
Versorging
Brush the double coat a few times a week and more during shedding season. Trim feet and ears as needed.
Opleiding
Learns quickly and loves a job. Positive, varied training and early socialisation give the best results.
Gesondheid
Eye diseases, hip dysplasia, patellar luxation and MDR1 drug sensitivity are known in the breed, and merle-to-merle matings risk deafness and eye defects. Ask the breeder for the parents' hip, eye, patella and DNA results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Oogondersoek
- Knieskywe (patella)
DNS-toetse
- MDR1 (ABCB1)
- HSF4 (hereditary cataract)
- PRA (prcd)
- CEA
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Miniature American Shepherd was developed in the United States from the late 1960s by breeding small Australian Shepherds. It was first known as the Miniature Australian Shepherd, was renamed after gaining recognition with the American Kennel Club, and was provisionally accepted by the FCI.
It is lively, affectionate and keen to learn, with the same herding drive as its larger relative. It adapts well to different homes if it gets daily exercise and training, and it is usually devoted to its family while reserved with strangers. It suits active people who want a smaller sporting and family dog.
Het jy geweet?
The breed was registered as the Miniature Australian Shepherd until its name was changed to Miniature American Shepherd in 2011.