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Name	Australian Shepherd	Miniature American Shepherd	Aussiedoodle
Origins	United States	United States	United States Canada
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	17	35	619
Reviews	7	1	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd	Aussiepoo Aussiepoodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	Large	Small Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	25-70 pounds (11-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$900-$1000	$700-$1300
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Average: The Aussiedoodle is a commonly available dog breed.

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle intelligence:	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Aussiedoodle is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle trainability comparison.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Aussiedoodle dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Aussiedoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.	Aussiedoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted	Playful Loyal Smart Goofy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Aussiedoodle dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle?	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Aussiedoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Aussiedoodle dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Aussiedoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Aussiedoodle dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle playfulness comparison:	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Aussiedoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle?	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Aussiedoodle rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Miniature American Shepherd indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Aussiedoodle breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Aussiedoodle dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Aussiedoodle dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Aussiedoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Aussiedoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle mouthiness comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Aussiedoodle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle?	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Aussiedoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Ivermectin sensitivity
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Aussiedoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Shepherd, Miniature American Shepherd and Aussiedoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Aussiedoodle: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle energy level comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Aussiedoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Aussiedoodle dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Aussiedoodle dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Aussiedoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle coat comparison:	Feathered	Smooth	Wavy Tight Short
Colors What are the original Australian Shepherd, Miniature American Shepherd and Aussiedoodle color?	Black Red Blue Merle	Black Blue White Merle	Blue Sable Merle Black & Tan Red Merle Black & Red
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle grooming comparison:	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Aussiedoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Aussiedoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Aussiedoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Aussiedoodle drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Aussiedoodle dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Aussiedoodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Aussiedoodle dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Aussiedoodle dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Aussiedoodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle?	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Aussiedoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Aussiedoodle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Aussiedoodles are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd or Aussiedoodle? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle?	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Aussiedoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Shepherd and Miniature American Shepherd and Aussiedoodle have?	6-9 puppies, average 7	2-6 puppies	3-7 puppies
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Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Aussiedoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	No data available	Not recognized by any clubs.

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