MAMASC TEAM AWESOMENESS
These dog teams have earned special awards for 2026. If you are the owner of an amazing dog who has earned one of these specialty awards, please let us know so we can cheer you on with a note in this section.
Congratulations to 2025 Special MAMASC Awards Winners (Preliminary 1/29/26)
Distinction in Herding Award - Laura De La Cruz and Nibbs (AHBA HRD1g, ASCA OTDd)
High Overall Award of Excellence - Cheryl Warren and Scandal (15 AKC Titles)
Reserve Overall Award of Excellence - Kristen Liesman and Piper (13 qualified AKC Titles)
High Overall Versatility Award - Tami Dettinger and Holly (48 Total Titles)
Reserve Overall Versatility Award - Karen Bailey Cooper and Hoax (47 Total Titles)
Conformation Excellence - Teresa Hunt and Naughty (GCHG #1 NOHS,
#7 ALL Breed, #8 Breed, National Specialty Show Winner. Winner of people's choice at Nationals. Winner of Top 10 NOHS Showcase at Nationals. Ranked #3 in Lifetime NOHS points,)
Congratulations to Fast Cat Achievers for Lifetime Standings 1/7/26
Mercedes Osolin and Firenze - #1 at 31.64 MPH - FCAT7
Bridget Hilburn and Neptune - #2 at 29.04 MPH - FCAT4
Mercedes Osolin and Presto - #5 at 29.08 MPH - FCAT8
Tami Dettinger and Holly - #9 at 28.66 MPH - FCAT5
Heather Santella and Thestral - #11 at 28.26 - FCAT
Teresa Hunt and Shine - #16 at 27.99 MPH - FCAT3
Congratulations to these Barn Hunt MAS for their 2025 rankings 1/28/26
Lara Tack and Axel - #11 Master Dog in Nebraska & #18 Fastest MAS in Master
Kristy Hubbard and Haven - #3 Senior Dog in Indiana & #8 Fastest Mas in Senior
Donna Crary-Johnson and Prim - #18 Master Dog in New Mexico
Donna Carr and Snowy - #21 Open Dog in Colorado & #13 Fastest Dog in Open
Donna Crary-Johnson and Katniss - #13 Fastest Dog In Master
Donna Carr and Mirra - #19 Fastest Dog In Master
Congratulations to 2025 Rally National Championships Qualifiers
Congratulations to BDA 3rd Quarter 2025 Placements (1/28/26)
Deborah Vassar and Camille - 6th Place in 12" Pref
Donna Crary Johnson and Katniss - 9th Place in 16" Reg
Jeri Frye and Rose - 2nd Place in 12" Reg
Congratulations to Agility Dogs
Congratulations to Dock Diving Dogs 2025 & 2026
Deborah Vassar and Malcolm - Qualified for 2026 Regionals in Lap Distance
Congratulations to Conformation Dogs
Congratulations to Scent Work Dogs
Congratulations to Qualifiers for 2026 National Agility Championship
Tonna Thomas and Dixie
Merry Zakrzewski and Dorie
Donna Crary Johnson and Katniss
Donna Crary Johnson and Prim
Jeri Frye and Reason
Jeri Frye and Rose
Susan Miranti and Scout
Sara Felderman and Shadow
Congratulations to National Trick Dog Competitors
Welcome to the Official Website of the
Mid America Miniature American Shepherd Club
(MAMASC)
MAMASC was formed in 2008 by a group of Miniature Australian Shepherd enthusiasts. Now, with the move to AKC, we are very excited to have the dogs recognized by AKC as Miniature American Shepherds. As of July 1st 2015 our dogs made the move into the Herding Group with AKC. We will be promoting the Miniature American Shepherds and supporting our parent club throughout the USA and Mid America!
MAMASC is active in hosting 2 herding trials, 2 agility trials and 2 Farm Dog Certification Trials per year currently. In 2022 we added 2 ATT Trials. MAMASC Texas members hosted a CABT Trial. We have also held specialties, futurities, juniors' conformation and rally trials. Members are encouraged to participate in the planning, execution, and participation in these trials. MAMASC has been the coordinator and benefactor in National Goodwill Ambassador Awards. It also sponsors the herding trials at MASCUSA Nationals. Awards are given each year to dog and handler teams who participate in AKC and Non-AKC activities. Our Team Activity page highlights each team submitting information on their activities, awards and titles. To see Special Recognitions, continued to scroll down this page.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS AND RENEWING MEMBERS!
New Members 2026:
Holly Owens
PHOTOS OF THE MEMORABLE 2025 MASCUSA NATIONALS
