mini-mules?
Mini Australian Shepherds, now called American Shepherd (mini version) would be the best choice for a similar yet smaller dog.
Miniture collies get to be AT LEAST 12 inches.
being mini.
Poodles and Schnauzers are highly intelligent breeds, but a poodle is second only to the Border Collie. Miniature Schnauzers rank 12th.
Lassie was a mini collie
Icelandic ponies are small but can carry adults on there back. mini horses can only carry about 40 lbs on there backs but can pull a lot of weight. they make very good driving ponies.
Miniature horses have to go to the vet about the same frequency as other sized horses. Ponies are about the same as well. Most of the time however, the vet comes to the farm for equine animals.
Im not a beliver in 'breeding down' animals, but minis can carry children, pull carts, be cute :), there are national 'mini horse shows', seeing eye ponies, and much more
Yes, you can ride miniature horses but it depends on the breed. The mini miniatures are not able to be ridden but have the ability to be driven.
Sorrel is a certain shade of chestnut. It has nothing to do with how tall the horse will be. Sorrel color is an accepted color for many breeds, from mini's and ponies to the largest draft horses.
no census is done on horses - breeds or sizes. So that is impossible to answer. Mini's are mostly pets and being small they are easy keepers so affording them is not an issue.