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SizeMedium
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HeightMales — 14 to 18 inches at the withers; Females —13 to 17 inches at the withers
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Weight18 to 40 pounds
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CoatMedium
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ColorBlack, blue merle, red, or red merle
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EnergyHigh
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ActivitiesHerding, agility, obedience, conformation, rally, and tracking
An impressive athlete in a small package, the Miniature American Shepherd (MAS) is energetic, agile and adaptable. A clever, medium-sized dog, the MAS has the heart of a ranch dog in the body of a house dog. Completing any job with style and enthusiasm, this highly intelligent and willing-to-please dog requires daily physical and mental exercise.
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Once a part of the Australian Shepherd breed, the MAS split from the Australian Shepherd Club of America to form its own breed in 2011.
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The breed originated in the 1960s in California.