Australian Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare Australian Shepherds to Miniature Australian Shepherds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

Australian Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Distichiasis
Deafness
Collie eye anomaly
Persistent pupillary membrane
Drug sensitivity
Collie nose
Retinal detachment
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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