Sheltie vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

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

Sheltie vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1909 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above 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
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Heart problems
Trichiasis
Hemophilia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Sheltie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Black, White, and Tan
Black, White, and Tan
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle and White
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
Blue Merle, White, and Tan
White
White
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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