Everything You Need To Know About My Mini Australian Shepherd 

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I love my German Aussie of American descent. 😉

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Yes, I love mine He is amazingly Smart; He potty trained himself at 2 months!😎😍

I agree! herding breeds are the very best. My first Dog that grew up with me through my childhood was a Standard Australian Shepard. My next dog and companion of 12 years is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Hoss. Herding breeds are such incredible, loving and intelligent breeds. ❤️

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he is waiting for me to say FISBEE

@@FrankieToTheMoon 😂😂

Thanks so much

wow i appreciate it

aw thanks for the support

Since you have the same breed, I was wondering, how manageable is the exercise? Because some people say it’s constant exercise whereas others say it’s not too bad?

It’s manageable, however i have a large yard. If you have a yard, not a problem. If you don’t, this might not be the breed for you if you aren’t willing to play or take them on walks constantly. I put mine outside unsupervised, keeping an occasional eye on her, and she will stay out there for hours.

I have two, one is easy going and mellow. The other is from working lines and you better be prepared for a high maintenance companion. Endless drive and energy, best frisbee dog you ever saw!

Aww hopefully we will see little Luna Blue Moon out one day after she gets her shots!

Training, different times of the day, energy, etc

Mine is hyper too! She is six months old - she has slowly learned to calm when she needs to. She vibes off me now - chill when I am chill, and playful when I am (pretend to be) energetic . My best friend.

'Aussies' is just a nickname for Australian Shepherd

There really is no officially recognized breed called a "mini Australian shepherd" nor a "mini Aussie." Too many irresponsible breeders were introducing other breeds such as Chihuahuas into the lines to reduce size, thus changing th breed. True Aussie breeders, owners, the AKC and ASCA refuse to even acknowledge the "mini Aussie." However, these dogs are very popular and there's nothing inherently wrong with them. That's why they are now classified as their own breed, the mini American shepherd, which is recognized by the AKC.

Do you need any prior training courses?

@@FrankieToTheMoon I didn’t see any required ones the last time I checked, there are a bunch of different levels of courses for each sport which is great

Frankie lost his boys at 1 year haha

Wait until they look you in the eyes to reward them

Yes that is coming!

Omg hi I am your biggest fan I did not think you would reply

oh it is just awful!

ahahha jeez

Watch our video called "how i get my dog to check in with me" and it will give you your answers :)

Just do your research on the breed. They are in the working class of breeds. They are very intelligent but do better with an experienced dog owner.

@@embertheaustralianshepherd1578 they won’t have separation anxiety if you crate train them

Understand that researching the good and the bad about this breed is essential. Aussies are returned to breeders often because folks just really don't know what they are getting into. My experience with multiple Aussies is that they take at least two years to really calm the heck down. To establish a Frankie to the Moon relationship will require a tremendous, tremendous amount of time and patience on your part.

@@embertheaustralianshepherd1578 thanks

@@prestagraber1145 thanks

20 inches. Thank you

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Reward the positives vs beating on them for their negatives. That’s something I always think about. Also, keep in mind tone of voice plays a large role

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I mention it in this video, Follow Me Canines

@@FrankieToTheMoon Thanks. Btw I love you and your dog you guys are so cuteeeee! Keep up the videos they are so helpful and the funniest to watch. Can't wait for the next one!

I did not - i mention his breeder in this video

I have 2 of them theyre reallly good dogs but super hyper and loud when they play. I could see it being a racket with a child around

I have one with a three year old and a baby (6 months now) She is so good with them. When she gets really excited she’ll try and nip their heels (trying to herd) but once you tell her no, she’s completely fine. The three year old is super energetic, so I find her to be a good companion dog for her. She’ll bring her ball to them to throw or her toys. I actually have a video of her bark (talking) as a puppy to the three year old. They are amazing family dogs and as long as you can split time between the kids and your puppy, they will be fine.

If Frankie did that, I would walk in front of him to separate the connection and show him that there is nothing to be worried about and I can handle my own and we are safe. So by standing in front and not just yelling at him, it shows that the situation is okay. body language is way more powerful than words

Mine used to have this issue too, but mainly larger breeds. She does it with people too. Aussies love their families and are very protective of who their family is. So your Aussie is anxious and viewing others as a threat to you and their family. Blocking eyesight and reverting attention helps. It worked with mine, but she still did it sometimes. We got her into obedience training and she really got better. She still has issues with certain dogs. My neighbor has a golden doodle and they are not good at respecting boundaries. She’s still not good with him, but she does much better in general. I think the most important part is getting your dog out of eyeline of the people and other dogs.

There really is no officially recognized breed called a "mini Australian shepherd" nor a "mini Aussie." Too many irresponsible breeders were introducing other breeds such as Chihuahuas and Pomeranians into the lines to reduce size, thus changing the breed. True Aussie breeders, owners, the AKC and ASCA refuse to even acknowledge the "mini Aussie." Look at Frankie. Just his head. He very much looks like a smaller version of a "standard" Australian shepherd. Look at some other "minis" and you will distinctly see the influence of Chihuahuas and Pomeranians. However, these dogs are very popular and there's nothing inherently wrong with them. That's why they are now classified as their own breed, the mini American shepherd, which is recognized by the AKC.

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There really is no officially recognized breed called a "mini Australian shepherd" nor a "mini Aussie." Too many irresponsible breeders were introducing other breeds such as Chihuahuas and Pomeranians into the lines to reduce size, thus changing the breed. True Aussie breeders, owners, the AKC and ASCA refuse to even acknowledge the "mini Aussie." Look at Frankie. Just his head. He very much looks like a smaller version of a "standard" Australian shepherd. Look at some other "minis" and you will distinctly see the influence of Chihuahuas and Pomeranians. However, these dogs are very popular and there's nothing inherently wrong with them. That's why they are now classified as their own breed, the mini American shepherd, which is recognized by the AKC.

@@jenniferdixon9707 so when searching for a breeder ...do you search mini Australian or mini American ?

@@ChantelStays Look for both. Just remember that the breeders out there who will market their dogs as mini Aussies cannot provide AKC nor ASCA registration.

@@jenniferdixon9707 ok good to know, it really appreciate your advice...I've been wanting to adopt for so long now. I have one more question though...essentially...they will have the same characteristics and temperament ? Or, the mini Aussie..because of being bred with other small breeds...would be different than a mini American ?

She’s a female and dogs come in different shapes and sizes :)

A dog that is trained to bite will bite. A dog that isn't trained not to bite, may bite

I have found that when they are young puppies (a few months old) they tend to bite and chew. But I found trying to circumvent that with bones and toys helped. Now she’s over a year and doesn’t bite people or animals. She does nip, but that’s her ingrained herding instinct. You can’t get rid of that, but you can try to help modify the behaviors.

Yup :)

uuhhhhh no idea

I don’t know if I can film in pet valu which is where I bathe Frankie

they are 2 separate breeds, I don't know the actual difference but they are not the exact same

The AKC only recognizes a standard Australian Shepherd as an Aussie. Minis and toys are recognized as American shepherds. It’s an AKC registration thing. Minis and toys are not recognized as Australian shepherds per their standards. But it’s the same dog breed. Just the sizing is the determining factor.

You see so positive ahha i would hate to break it to you but you're wrong

Not necessarily true. There are technically three versions. (Although a different distinction from the AKC). You have the toy which usually maxes at around 14 inches high and approximately 20lbs (big weight). You have the mini which can get up to around 20 inches height and about 40lbs. Then you have the standard Aussie which is about 24 inches height and approximately 40-60lbs. He might look a bit taller than normal minis, but it happens. Genetics and what dogs are being bred. If they’re both minis or not. Minis can be bred with a standard and produce a larger than normal mini, but it’s still classified as a mini.