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280 GUIDE T O BREED S

MINIATURE AMERICAN SHEPHERD

THIS LOYAL LITTLE DOG RETAINS THE HERDING INSTINCT OF ITS ANCESTORS AKC

Height range Downsized from the Australian Shepherd (see p.63) by American
13–18 in (33–46 cm) breeders, this dog is sometimes called the Miniature Australian
Weight range Shepherd. It is highly intelligent, easy to train, and very good
20–40 lb (9–18 kg)
with children. The Miniature American Shepherd is eager to
Life span 12–13 years please but can be nervous and very destructive if left
Origin USA on its own for long periods of time.

High-set ears
Red merle coat
Other colors White
markings on
chest, legs,
and muzzle
Liver Blue merle

Black

Oval feet with
Tapering muzzle well-arched toes
with rounded tip

HIMALAYAN SHEEPDOG

THIS DOG IS RESERVED BY NATURE, SO IT CAN MAKE AN EXCELLENT WATCHDOG

Height range Also known as the Bhotia, this
20–25 in (51–63 cm) rare dog from the foothills of Thick, bushy tail,
Weight range the Himalayas is related to the loosely turned
51–60 lb (3–27 kg) over back
larger Tibetan Mastiff (see p.77),
Life span 10–11 years but its exact origins and former
Origin Nepal/India uses are obscure. This is a
powerful dog with a strong
herding instinct. Kept as a family
pet, it is a good companion and
Other colors an efficient guard dog.

Gold Black Drop ears lie
close to head Long, harsh, creamy
white topcoat

Black and Catlike
tan coat feet
White
markings

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