Miniature American Shepherd Club USA (MASCUSA) formerly North American Miniature Australian Shepherd Club (NAMASCUSA) Name changed due to the club seeking AKC recognition which would not allow the use of Miniature "Australian" Sherpherds... hence now Mini Americans ! www.mascusa.org
International Miniature Australian Shepherd Club (IMASC) newly formed club in 2011 www.imasconline.net
American Kennel Club (AKC) Not yet "fully" recognized, as of May 2011 MASCUSA was appproved by AKC as the parent club with a name change from Miniature Australian Shepherd to Miniature American Shepherds for those wishing to go AKC, INSTEAD of MASCA or IMASC. Full recognition into the herding group not expected for a couple of years. Can still show in other venues and club events as Mini Americans until then. www.akc.org
DNA Testing Centers for Genetic Disorders (Good breeders spend alot of $$ on testing) PRA-Prcd (eyes): Optigen: www.optigen.com (as of 5/28/11 $195) Genomia in Slovakia: www.prcdtest.com (as of 5/28/11 $85)
** There is a lab INGEN that is a US company based in the Bahamas** Some use this lab, but due to unreliable results and timely wait periods I no longer do.
Poisons and Dangers
Animal Poison Control Phone # (888)426-44355 usually a $65 consultation fee applies
** Although I am listing some links through ASPCA. please do NOT donate to organizations such as these (ASPCA, HSUS, PETA), you will be paying for lobbyist to take away "your" rights, not directly helping the animals as they claim.