The MINIATURE AMERICAN SHEPHERD is a small size herding dog that originated in the United States. Sizes range from 13" to 17" for females and 14" to 18" for males. They weigh approximately 18 to 38 pounds at maturity. These dogs are compact, well balanced, athletic, alert, intelligent, higher energy, and versatile.
Their temperament is sensitive, easily trained, devoted, and affectionate and they will go to great lengths to please their families. They are natural guardians of their home and are usually suspicious of strangers. With their many attributes you will find this amazingly versatile dog in the show ring, obedience ring, agility courses, working small stock and being used as therapy dogs and they make exceptional companions.
