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Mini Australian Shepterrier

Australian Terrier / Miniature Australian Shepherd Mixed Breed Dogs

Information and Pictures

A black and tan with white Mini Australian Shepterrier mix breed dog is sitting in grass and looking up. Its hair is longer on its body and shorter on its head.

"Nemo is the sweetest little dog. He weighs 14 lbs. at about 2 years old. He doesn't chew on anything he's not supposed to. I can't think of one bad habit he has. He gets along well and plays with other dogs his size. He warns me of strangers and barks, but after a few visits he warms up to them. He sits, lies down, stays and barks on command."

Other Names
  • Miniature Australian Shepterrier
Description

The Mini Australian Shepterrier is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Australian Terrier and the Miniature Australian Shepherd. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses.

Recognition
  • ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
  • DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
  • DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
A black and tan and white Mini Australian Shepterrier mix breed dog is sitting in wood chips. It is looking up and its head is tilted to the left. The words 'Nemo 2yrs old' are overlayed

"Nemo the black tricolor Miniature Australian Shepterrier at about 2 years old. He is a hunter and fighter. He's caught and killed 2 possums in our backyard! It seemed to be natural to him. He likes the outdoors as well as liking the indoors. He's a hardy little dog that adapts well. Continuing to use Cesar Millan's techniques is producing a well-rounded and extremely happy little dog. I wish I had 5 more of him! It's funny, when I took this picture of him today—he's posing the same way he did when he was 5 1/2 months old in the picture below!"

View from the top looking down - A black and tan with white Mini Australian Shepterrier puppy is standing in grass and its head is tilted to the left and looking up.

Nemo the black tricolor Miniature Australian Shepterrier at about 5 1/2 months old—"He is a cuddly little dog and weighs 9.4 lbs. He sleeps next to me at night and gets along with my cat (who outweighs him). I have seen them chasing each other. He hasn't had an accident in the house (yet…we adopted him 4 days ago) as I take him out often and praise him when he potties. When he starts to chew on something he shouldn't I use Cesar's technique making the "choo" sound. I'm a firm believer in Cesar's Way because it does work."

View from the top looking down - The back of a black with tan and white Mini Australian Shepterrier puppy is standing on a hardwood floor. The dog has a bob tail.

Nemo the Miniature Australian Shepterrier at about 5 1/2 months old

A blue merle Mini Australian Shepterrier puppy is wearing a black collar sitting on a carpet and looking up with a person kneeling behind it.

Blue merle Miniature Australian Shepterrier puppy at 4 months old