L'élevage d'en crenin
The breeders of Toy Australian shepherds d'en Crenin are located in the Charolais countryside in the heart of Burgundy. As professional breeders we have made the choice to raise dogs and puppies in an outdoor environment. Our dogs live with us and also spend a lot of time with other animals.
We selected our three foundation breeding dogs from the USA and Australia because we wanted them to be free from all genetic defects.
After months of research and contacting over 60 breeders throughout the world, with advice from our vet, we are very happy that we have selected the very best dogs to start our breeding program.
BREED DESCRIPTION
The Australian Shepherd Toy is still very rare in France, but has been the subject of very serious selection in the USA for over 30 years!
Here are the main characteristics of this breed not coming from Australia but from the United States. The Australian Shepherd was first of all a farm dog, he worked outside with herds. Certain characteristics of the shepherd have persisted in the Australian shepherd toy such as intelligence, the desire to learn, loyalty and devotion to his master. The Australian shepherds Toy are therefore very close to their master. They are also known for their rusticity, their liveliness which sometimes is similar to a puppy, even in an adult dog. Toy Australian shepherds generally live between 12 and 13 years. They are great companions for children and live very well with other animals.
Our colours
red tri
RED MERLE
BLUE MERLE
Black tri
The size of the toy
An Australian shepherd toy is between 25.4 and 35.6 cm tall and weighs between 5.4 kg and 7.7 kg. They are smaller and lighter than mini or standard Australian shepherds but are larger and heavier than Teacups Australian shepherds.
Breeding 100% free from genetic defects
To create the breeding of En Crenin, we selected dogs which are not carriers of genetic defects and in particular of the gene MDR1 so that their puppies are 100% free from it too.
The Australian shepherd toy is likely to have a genetic drug sensitivity, caused by a mutation in the MDR1 (multi Drug Resistance) gene. In dogs affected by this mutation, the administration of certain drugs such as antiparasitics, even in low doses, can therefore be neurotoxic and potentially lethal for the dog. Dogs carrying the MDR1 gene require more rigorous and costly veterinary monitoring.
