Recently there has been a rise in the movement to breed the Miniature Shepherd.  The Miniature Australian Shepherd
and the Toy Australian Shepherd are not recognized "OR" considered varieties of the Australian Shepherd by the
following organizations.
- The American Kennel Club -
- The United Kennel Club -
- The Australian Shepherd Club of America -
- The Canadian Kennel Club -
- United States Australian Shepherd Association -
Since these dogs are not AKC,  UKC,  ASCA  or CKC they cannot be verified as purebred, and therefore are
"NOT" considered Australian Shepherds. Big G’s Australian Shepherds does not support the purposeful breeding of  
Miniature Australian Shepherds  or Toy Australian Shepherds.
We also feel that breeding away from the standard for a diminutive dog and misrepresenting
themselves to the public for profit is inexcusable.
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Statement regarding Miniature and Toy Australian Shepherds.