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I've heard Aussies need a job to do, and wouldn't be happy in the city. Do they need tons of exercise?

Actually, Aussies can be quite happy in the city. Yes, Aussies do need exercise. But this can be met with a visit to the dog park, long, brisk walks, or even a good game of fetch. What's more important is *mental* stimulation. Aussies crave it! If you notice in the photo above, Jolly would rather read a magazine on computer programming, than play with Jaffa the BC, even though he's chewing on her leg! ;~D

Seriously, though, Aussies need training. Give each of their toys a name and play 'hide and seek' with the toys. Have them put their toys away. Teach them tons of tricks. All of these are things that can be done inside your home.

What's the difference between an Aussie and a mini? I heard other breeds were introduced, to make the minis smaller.

Minis are small Aussies, plain and simple. There are quality minis, and poor quality minis, just as there are quality Aussies, and poor quality Aussies. Some problems that can be found in Aussies are hip dysplasia, eye defects, auto-immune diseases, and fearful/soft temperaments. In minis you can find all of those problems, but overly soft dogs are more common. (By soft I mean dogs that, if you use a harsh voice, cringe or submissively urinate.) ALL Aussies should be trained using humane, positive based training methods! Poor quality minis might look like spaniels, Pomeranians, or Papillons. A quality mini will look and act exactly like an Aussie, because they ARE Aussies - just smaller.