
UKMARS
Here in the UK, UKMASC coordinate UKMARS (UK Mini American Rescue & Support) for all Miniature American Shepherds in need in the UK.
'UKMASC are dedicated to rehoming dogs due to changes in circumstances, as well as rescuing homeless, abused or neglected Miniature American Shepherd dogs'
The Roles of Our UKMARS Co-ordinator are as follows:
- Assessing & placing Miniature American Shepherds into new homes;
- Placing MAS into short-term foster homes prior to rehoming, if needs be;
- Co-ordinating efforts to re-unite lost MAS with their owners and/or breeders;
- Ensuring any MAS seen in ‘all-breed’ rescues are taking in by UKMARS;
- Providing support for individuals who have need to surrender a MAS;
- Educating the public about MAS;
- Promoting responsible breeding and dog ownership.
If you would like any more information on UKMARS, or you would like to show your interest in fostering, or re-homing, a MAS please contact our rescue co-ordinator.
Our US parent club (MASCUSA) support MARS (Mini Aussie Rescue & Support) – which provides support for all Miniature American Shepherds in the USA. For more information on rescue and support in the USA, please visit:
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the breed
The first MAS arrived in the UK in 2005 and their numbers have been increasing steadily since.
History
Originating from the Australian Shepherd, find out how the Miniature American Shepherd came to be.
breed standard
What should these dogs look like and how should they move? Find out all the details in the AKC Breed Standard.
colours
MAS are known for their colourful coats, so what colours might you encounter?
health
What health issues should you know bout and what health tests should breeders perform?
grooming
How much, how often, what tools will you need and what to do to keep your dog in tip top condition if you're interested in showing your MAS...