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How much do Mini Aussies puppies cost?

How Much Does A Mini Aussie Cost? You should expect to pay between $1500-$3000 for a Mini Australian Shepherd puppy. The more expensive puppies tend to come from show winning bloodlines and will be known as shown quality.

What problems do Mini Aussies have?

The main health issues seen in the Miniature American Shepherd are hip dysplasia and several eye diseases, including progressive retinal atrophy (PRA, a degenerative eye disease) and drug sensitivity due to a mutation of the MDR1 gene (which is commonly seen in herding breeds).

Do Mini Aussies stay small?

A Miniature American Shepherd may grow to be 13 to 18 inches tall at the shoulder. They weigh somewhere between 20 and 40 pounds. Males are generally larger than females. So this breed is not super tiny, about 20–35 pounds smaller than a regular Australian Shepherd.

Are Mini Aussies less hyper?

Are Mini Aussies always hyper? Mini Aussie dogs are active dogs for life, often well into old age. However, owners will notice a decrease in activity level in their dogs’ older years. Their puppyhood will be extremely hyperactive until they are around two years old.

Are mini Australian Shepherds high maintenance?

The Australian shepherd has both boundless energy and a high intelligence level. It takes a lot of energy (and creativity) to keep this dog happy and occupied — which makes for a high-maintenance pup.

Are mini Aussies high maintenance?

The breed needs a firm and confident owner — Aussies probably aren’t a good choice if you’ve never had a dog before. Australian Shepherds are average shedders, and their coat needs regular maintenance, including weekly brushing to keep it clean and prevent matting, and possibly trimming to keep it looking tidy.

What age do Mini Aussies calm down?

At 2-3 years of age, Mini Aussies are considered mentally developed and will be better at regulating their energy levels. In other words, they will start to calm down! That said, Aussies are naturally active dogs and will remain so into old age.