Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

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

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
13-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
France
United States
Origin Year
1500 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Papillon
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
Above Average
Average
Personality
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Papillon
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Red
Red
White
White
White and Red
White and Red
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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