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Blue merle mini Aussie full grown

The size of a dog is an important consideration. Purebreds have breed standards, which give you a fairly accurate idea of how big a dog will be when it’s fully grown.

But if you’re looking at getting a cross-breed, like an Aussiedoodle, it’s not always super apparent.

How Big Do Aussie Get?

• STANDARD Aussie – Measure from 19 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weigh 40-70 pounds.
• MINIATURE Aussie – Typically measure from 12 to 19 inches at the shoulder and weigh 15-35 pounds.
• TINY Aussie – Measure from 10 to 12 inches at the shoulder and weigh 6-12 pounds.

Double-merle Mini Aussies, Blue Merle Mini Aussie

If you’ve ever seen an all-white Aussie, chances are, they had double-merle genes. Although dogs with merle coats are considered desirable, budding owners should beware of the double-merle. beyond, This is when dogs inherit merle genes twice, in other words, from both of their parents.

Sometimes referred to as “lethal white”, dogs carrying double-merle genes lack almost any pigment in their coats, skin, eyes, and ears. It can result in severe problems with their sight and hearing and is more common in Australian Shepherds than in any other breed of dog.

Caring for a double-merle Mini Aussie

Also, Signs that an Aussie is losing their sight and/or hearing include increased clumsiness, anxiety around nighttime and darkness, and not reacting to words and sounds. additionally, Sensory impairments are easily diagnosed with veterinary examinations, and owners can adapt by accident-proofing their homes and teaching their dogs new methods of communication.

in addition, Dogs are very good at mapping out locations in their mind, so being blind isn’t too much of an issue at home. If they can hear, they’ll also be able to use the sounds of the home to navigate their way around.

furthermore, Deafblind dogs are good at learning their way around the home using texture, so it’s a good idea to invest in a few different rugs for different rooms.

How did Mini Aussies end up with their colors?

The Blue Merle Mini Aussie, despite its name, is not actually from Australia. The breed was develope in California in the 19th century as a sheep herding dog for shepherds in the state.

They were created from a mix of different sheepdogs that were imported to California at the time, including Collie dogs from New Zealand and Australia, hence their name.

In summary, They were bred to be the best shepherd dogs possible.