Announcement of the MASCA Board of Directors

The United Miniature Australian Shepherd Club - UMASC

The MASCA Board of Directors has been reviewing the situation in the “Mini-World“.

As we all know recently AKC has decided to close the studbooks for the Miniature American Shepherds. This decision led to tremendous negative feedback from breeders around the world because they see the quality and genetic health of the breed at risk. Prior to the closing of the stud books breeders were experiencing serious issues regarding diverse breeding options for the Mini. This has led to breeders realizing that the breed is critically limited genetically in many areas world wide. The MASCA Board of Directors has decided to take on this challenges and to give all reputable breeders and “Mini Aussie” lovers the opportunity to participate in a new club with a strong focus on the genetic health of the breed, pared with excellent service to both breeders and owners of Miniature Australian Shepherds and Miniature American Shepherds. The MASCA Board of Directors proudly announces their endorsement of the start of the United Miniature Australian Shepherd Club (UMASC).

UMASC’s mission is to maintain the Miniature Australian Shepherd breed as it was intended without exclusion of dogs who were solely derived from the Australian Shepherd. They will be implementing rules and options which will not be held or limited by old narrow-minded concepts. ALL UMASC dogs will be granted dual registration with MASCA.

UMASC's purpose is not to eclipse or replace MASCA but to be an extension of MASCA as a registration service. Starting in 2025 UMASC will also offer a show program. Further more UMASC will be addressing the international Mini community as a whole.

The genetic diversity world wide and prosperity of the breed is their number one priority at this time. We urge all MASCA members to support UMASC in their launch and mission to bring this breed into the future.