The "Mini Aussies" are a mirror image of the Standard size Australian Shepherds and have all the same traits, characteristics, temperament, colors that were bred and developed from the Standard size Australian Shepherds. The Standard size Australian Shepherds range in size from about 21 to 23 inches at the whithers, although some may be smaller and that is what the "Mini Aussies" developed from. Our new " Minis" go back to some very old Standard lines, both show and herding lines. Some of the old Standard lines were not as big as they are now and some of those individuals were used to "down size" our modern "Mini" of today.

All of our dogs here at Bold Legend are the result of a breeding program that has been made through careful thought and planning with the result of an Aussie that has the qualities and characteristics that make our breed so special and desirable.

As a breeder, I have the responsibility to breed into my Aussies the very best of temperament, structure, movement and the all-around versatility our breed is known for. We have offspring that are active in all areas of competition.

The "Mini Aussies" are a recognized "Rare Breed" and may participate in all the functions of the American Rare Breed Association and our own registry, the North American Miniature Australian Shepherd Club, U.S.A. and the Miniature Auistralian Shepherd Club, along with many other "Rare Breed" clubs. We may achieve conformation breed championships, herding titles, agility titles, obedience titles and are also able to compete in the australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), the Standard size Australian Shepherd Registry and achieve herding titles through that registry.

The "Min Aussie" standard is almost the same as the Standard size Aussie with the exception that the height of the "Mini" cannot be over 18 inches at the whithers, (highest point of shoulder). The "Mini is a fun loving dog who likes ball, frisbee, hiking, flyball, etc. and as a general rule loves to travel, likes human conpanionship and is a lap-sitter!