I'm gonna have to disagree. You are very welcome to your opinion, but the history of the Aussie is much different - and an AKC standard being set in the 80's is not saying everything. Look at the ASCA as well as the stock dog registry.
here is a great article on aussie history.
and...
not being rude - but there is no such thing as a mini aussie. it's a designer dog that utilizes the look of an australian shepherd which only comes in one standard size. personally i am against mini aussies - but that's just my honest opinion and thus why i am so snarky about it. i'm curious as...
I feel like my whole life is crashing down around me.
So due to some horrible circumstances I am having to not only rehome my 3 beautiful ferrets but I have to rehome my "family dog" (lives with my parents, not me but they decided is my sole responsibility) who is a 4 year old male min pin...
A self-merle is one with no other trim or "accents" so to speak.
if you look at my icon (its a cartoon - but still!) it depicts Aero's coloration. He is a blue merle with copper and white trim.
Indie is a self merle - ie- red merle all over with no white or copper
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Thanks - yes, we already have training lined up for January. Aero is our 1 year old male Aussie. We've had him since he was 10 weeks and he is more submissive than Indie will be - I can already tell by her outgoing nature. Indie is a cuddlebug and likes to snooze on the couch. I just didn't know...