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Question: What is the difference between a Toy Australian Shepherd and a Miniature Australian Shepherd? |
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Answer: Mostly size. Toy Aussies measure 10 - 14 inches tall, Mini aussies measure 14 - 18 inches. Also many Toy Aussies tend to have less herding drive, as most breeders of toy sized Aussies realize that our dogs are generally going to pet homes and will not be used to work livestock. Some larger toys can be used to herd sheep or ducks, but trying to herd anything with a tiny toy is putting the dog in danger of being hurt. |
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Question: What is a "teacup" Aussie? |
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Answer: Teacup is not an official type of Aussie. Everyone uses the term differently. Some breeders use it to describe Toy Aussies that weigh under 10 lbs, some use it to describe smaller toys (under 12 inches). |
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The breed standard calls for a Toy Aussie to be 10 - 14 inches tall, so I use the term "teacup" to describe a dog under 10 inches - too small to meet the breed standard. |
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Question: What do you feed your dogs? |
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Answer: Our adult dogs eat Instinct dry dog food, (chicken) made by Nature's Variety. All the dogs eat it well, and I'm really happy with their coats, and how they're maintaining their weight. This food is 42% protein. It is grain-free, gluten free and is made from lean meat & poultry and lots of fruits and vegetables. You can read more about it on their website Naturesvariety.com |
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I wean my puppies on Purina Pro Plan puppy food (small breed). It is available at stores nationwide, which is important since our puppies go to new homes all over the US. I send a small bag of this food home with every puppy, and their new owner can mix it with with whatever food they choose to use. That helps the puppy to gradually get used to eating a new food and gives his digestive tract a chance to adjust. |
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Question: Will my puppy have all it's shots? |
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Answer: We give our puppies the shots appropriate for it's age. According to the the AAHA guidelines, puppies should be given 3 sets of vaccinations between the ages of 6 and 16 weeks. Our puppies are given their first vaccination at 6 weeks old. If you take your new puppy home at 8 weeks of age, he will still need 2 more shots to be protected. You should do this according to the schedule recommended by your veterinarian. |
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Our puppies are routinely dewormed at 3, 5, and 7 weeks of age. You will be given your puppy's worming and vaccination record to share with your veterinarian on your puppy's first visit. |
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