Koolie vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Koolie to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Koolies and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Koolie vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-18 Years
13-15 Years
Height
13-23 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
30-55 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Australia
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
15-18 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Deafness
Blindness
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Koolie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Cream
Cream
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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