Mini australian shepherd breeders new england

My name is Todd Eckles and I am a small hobby breeder of Miniature American Shepherds formerly known as Miniature Australian Shepherds.  It has been a life-long dream of mine to raise pedigree dogs.  I chose the Miniature American Shepherd due to the breed’s intelligence, diversity of color, size, devotion and love as a companion.

Miniature American Shepherds are intelligent and very personable.  This herding breed is very loyal and loves people. They are easy to train and establish a very attentive relationship with their owner.  Temperament and performance are the corner stone of this breed.  This makes them both excellent performance and companion dogs.

The Mini Aussie is a medium size dog.  Females range from 13” to 17” and males ranging from 14” to 18” at the withers.  There are four colors in the breed, Blue Merle, Black Tri, Red Merle and Red Tri. Due to their intelligence and athletic ability, they excel at many performance venues like conformation, agility, herding, diving, fly ball, rally, barn hunt and obedience. For the same reasons, they make amazing pets. They thrive in the home environment and love an active family.  They truly become part of the family.

As a breeder, my goal is to further the standard of the breed by raising structurally correct, healthy, happy dogs that excel in conformation/performance venues and are loving pets.

It is very important to me to raise healthy dogs.  My dogs undergo DNA testing for PRA-PRCD, DM, HC and MDR1.  Their eyes are certified and once they are 2 years old, they complete an OFA evaluation on their hips, knees and elbows.

Mental stimulation is very important to a herding dog that is constantly thinking.  My dogs have completed obedience training, are shown in conformation shows and have begun agility training.  It is amazing how fast these dogs learn a new trick.  They are truly are motivated to please their owner.

Please take some time to explore the site and get to know the dogs. We would love to connect with you via the Contact page should you have any questions. Thank you for visiting!

Mini australian shepherd breeders new england
Todd with Zain (left) and Rubyann (right)

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We raise quality Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppies

Our nine dogs are our family pets. They live in the house and do everything with us. I work at home, so I can be with them. This is how we raise the pups too. At 3 days old the tails are docked. At 8 weeks they go to the vet for a complete check-up and first shots before going to their new homes a few days later. They are de-wormed every 2 weeks after they are 2  weeks old. I work at home so they get lots of tender loving care, and the grandchildren love them too.

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About me:

Mini australian shepherd breeders new england
Cathy Lewis, Cell phone: (207) 319-5956

Cathy Lewis

Wiscasset

Maine

Above all I am a mother of two beautiful grown daughters  and a grandmother to 3 wonderful children.  I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Harry Lewis, Jr. for the last 38 years and counting. I have done many things in life from taking care of the very wise older generation, diving for urchins and tuna fishing for 9 years. The urchin diving was in the winter off the coast of Maine…BRRR! I also raise Mini Australian Shepherds, which is my first PASSION!

These beautiful wiggle-butts are the most loyal dogs I have ever met. They stick to you like glue and are the smartest dogs ever! This is why they are not for everyone. They are bred to need a leader, with a good leader they are not only your beat friend but a great addition to a family! This breed lives to PLEASE!

My 2nd passion is horses and barrel racing (yes, there is barrel racing in Maine). Barrel racing is something that my husband and I do together. We are hoping someday to go the World Championships and compete. SOMEDAY! We have been riding and leaning as much as possible for the last fourteen years. Taking every clinic and learning everywhere we can.

I am a animal lover, my mother thinks I am obsessed with animals, I have raised horse, goats and now just puppies. We bought our first Mini Aussie over 17 year ago (Rusty), and just fell in love, so we gave up the  other babies because raising more than one would be to much for just the two of us. These little Velcro dogs got in our hearts and we where chosen!  They are the most loyal little wiggle-butts we have ever seen. Feel free to check my references on my private Facebook at Kicks and Giggles Mini and Small Aussies. You must answer the questions to be accepted

Talk about man’s best friend, this breed will stay at your side all day,no mater what your doing.They have so much love to give!

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What is the average cost of a mini Australian shepherd?

Mini Australian Shepherds are pricier than standard-sized Aussies. A puppy costs anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000, and can go as high as $5,000. But why are they so expensive? A lot factors into the price, such as their bloodline and coat color.

Are mini Australian shepherds yappy?

The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a good watchdog and will bark whenever someone unknown approaches. They are not yappy like some of the miniature breeds and can easily and quickly be taught not to bark or to stop barking on command.

Are Mini Aussies good house dogs?

If you are familiar with the breed, you probably know that they are famous for their abundant energy levels, and you may be wondering – are they good indoor dogs? Yes! Like most dogs, Aussies (and Mini Aussies) are active and outdoorsy, but still best suited to indoor living.

What is a mini Australian shepherd called?

The Miniature American Shepherd resembles a small Australian Shepherd. True herders in spite of their compact size, Minis are bright, self-motivated workers and endearingly loyal and lively companion dogs who have an affinity for horses.