I know quite a few people who own/breed mini aussies. I personally don't have a problem with them IF they are responsible in their breeding programs.
As Muggie's Mom said, there is good and bad in every breed, this one being no exception.
I also agree that the toy aussies is something to watch more carefully, they sometimes throw in pomeranian to get a smaller size, but end up with snipey head sets.
I have standard aussies, both on the low end of the size for standards, but standard aussies are not that tight with their size requirements. They would rather see a small or large well balanced dog in other areas.
I love my aussies and one day will go with a smaller version. Some say, the mini's are more laid back, not so, they are just as driven, comical and everything else as a "standard" aussie in a smaller package.
By the way, Morrie is gorgeous, as well as Jake on the OP's site posted.
Diane