Cirrus, a male Miniature American Shepherd for sale in Tiskilwa, IL – Photo 1 of 10
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Cirrus

Male, Born on 10/20/25 - 5 months
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About Cirrus

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Available for a show, sport, or co-own home. This boy was easily our favorite in the litter, followed closely by Altoc. We would love to keep him in our house, but can't keep them all. We would like him to stay in our breeding program so would like him to stay within a 6 hour drive of us if possible. He is a very fun, sporty puppy that loves everyone, Great toy and food drive. He has amazing human focus even around new dogs and situations. He loves to learn new things and is doing great with house training. He loves to tug and is working on a reliable retrieve. He has an excellent recall and is already amazing for sitting before attention or treats, even with young people. He is very gentle taking treats and will listen to anyone. He can sleep through the night and has started sleeping out of his kennel. He has started disc and obedience training. He is catching rollers and started on basic bite work. His first trial will be the end of March. He has a beautiful heel even with distractions. He spends his day in a shop getting socialization and loves all of the people that visit him. He has been raised with both cats and chickens. He has a beautiful, moderate structure and a gorgeous coat. He is expected to stay between 14-16" and is measuring right at 14" at 4 1/2 months old. . All of our breeding dogs are health tested and most are titled, with many nationally ranked. Our webpage shows all of the health testing, description, and multiple pics of the parents and puppies. We use ENS on all of our litters and do the Volhard temperament test at 7 weeks before placing. Puppies wean at 8 weeks old. They are vet checked and vet raised. They are microchipped, have multiple dewormings, first vaccine (DPC), first heartworm preventative, and first flea and tick preventative given the week before they go home. Our litters are BAER tested at 7 weeks old. We start puppies on potty training and kennel training. They come with a starter kit with some food, chewie, toy, and puppy blanket. Limited registration price. Full breeding rights will be considered for the right home-we are interested in using him as a stud. Firstharmonyfarms.com 815-876-6796
Coat Colors:
Black
Medium Brown
White
Coat Pattern:
Tricolor
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Miniature American Shepherd
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What should I know about Miniature American Shepherds before buying one?
The Miniature American Shepherd, also known as the Miniature Australian Shepherd, is a small herding breed developed in the United States in the 1960s. Full-grown, they typically weigh 20-40 pounds and stand 13-18 inches tall.
How are Miniature American Shepherds with other pets?
Miniature American Shepherds are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Miniature American Shepherd is not well-suited for a sedentary lifestyle. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.
Are Miniature American Shepherds high-energy dogs?
The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly active breed that requires regular exercise and mental stimulation to stay healthy and happy. They were originally bred as herding dogs, and they have a lot of energy and stamina that needs to be channeled through daily activities. They enjoy activities such as walking, running, hiking, and playing fetch. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.
What's the coat like on a Miniature American Shepherd?
They have a double coat that can be straight or slightly wavy, and it comes in a variety of colors including black, blue merle, red, and red merle. have a double coat that can be straight or slightly wavy, and it comes in a variety of colors including black, blue merle, red, and red merle. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.
Are Miniature American Shepherds easy to train?
Miniature American Shepherds are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They do best in homes with large yards or in active households that can provide them with the exercise and stimulation they need to thrive. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.
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