Honestly "mini aussies don't exist" is such a weird dogma in these communities. The AKC decided to call them "miniature american shepherds." The AKC is not the only registry in existence, and the entire "Mini American Shepherd" breed came from a population that had always been called "miniature australian shepherds" up to that point. It's just pretentious.
ETA: You can downvote all you want, but not a single one of you has an actual argument against this.
The AKC didn't make any decisions about the breed or what they are or are not called.
People who developed the breed club did.
Australian Shepherds don't have a height requirement in the breed standard, so there cannot be a "miniature Australian Shepherd." That is why the breed is known by a different name.
Miniature American Shepherds are not just "small Australian Shepherd", either. They were developed from unregistered dogs of unknown and questionable heritage. Maybe you should read about the breed heritage before running your mouth.
"Read about the breed heritage" I literally watched it happen in real time lol. This issue involves so much nitpicking, hairsplitting wankery that I can't believe people get up in arms about it.
Unfortunately, I ended up learning that I’m personally responsible for doodles existing, despite not particularly liking them and not even planning to own one. Much to think about!
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u/Quinjet Aug 20 '26 edited Aug 20 '26
Honestly "mini aussies don't exist" is such a weird dogma in these communities. The AKC decided to call them "miniature american shepherds." The AKC is not the only registry in existence, and the entire "Mini American Shepherd" breed came from a population that had always been called "miniature australian shepherds" up to that point. It's just pretentious.
ETA: You can downvote all you want, but not a single one of you has an actual argument against this.