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Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Comparison - Dog breed selector: Ameri or Petit Berger or Hungarian Water Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Miniature American Shepherd Pyrenean Shepherd Puli
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States France flagFrance Hungary flagHungary
Group Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Petit Berger
Pyr Shep
Pyrenees Sheepdog
Berger Des Pyrénées
Hungarian Water Dog
Puli Dog
Puli Kutya
Pulik
Hungarian Puli
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
Small
Medium
Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli weight comparison:
15-35 pounds (6-16 kg) 15–32 pounds (7–15 kg) Male: 25-35 pounds (11-16 kg), Female: 20-30 pounds (9-14 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
25 pounds (11 kg) 15–32 pounds (7–15 kg) Male: 30 pounds (13.5 kg), Female: 25 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli height comparison:
Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) 15.5-18.5 inches (39-47 cm) Male: 16-17½ inches (41-46 cm), Female: 14½-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) 15.5-18.5 inches (43 cm) Male: 16-17.5 inches (43.5 cm), Female: 14.5-16 inches (38.5 cm)

Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1000 $500-$800 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Pyrenean Shepherd is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Puli is easier than average to get.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Puli dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli trainability comparison.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train.
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Puli dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs.
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Puli dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Puli dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Energetic
Trainable
Watchful
Clever
Dedicated
Bossy
Agile
Energetic
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Faithful
Smart
Home-Loving
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli?
Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Puli dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli social needs comparison:
Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Pyrenean Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Puli dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Pyrenean Shepherd dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Puli dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Pyrenean Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Puli dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli playfulness comparison:
The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Pyrenean Shepherd is a playful breed.
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The Puli is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli?
Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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A lot: Pyrenean Shepherd is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Puli is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
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.
Apartment-friendly dog the Pyrenean Shepherd breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Puli breed.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Pyrenean Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Puli dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Pyrenean Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Puli bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Pyrenean Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Puli has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli mouthiness comparison:
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Pyrenean Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Puli dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli?
Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Pyrenean Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Puli is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Pyrenean Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Puli should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature American Shepherd, Pyrenean Shepherd and Puli breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
15-17 years
The average lifespan of Pyrenean Shepherd: 16 years
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Puli: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Pyrenean Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli energy level comparison:
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Pyrenean Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Puli dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Pyrenean Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Puli dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Puli dogs don't need too much sleep.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
1 to 1.5 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. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Pyrenean Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Puli has an average risk for obesity.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli coat comparison:
Smooth Rough
Smooth
Dense
Curly
Wavy
Thick
Double
Woolly
Ribbon
Tangled
Heavy
Corded
Colors
What are the original Miniature American Shepherd, Pyrenean Shepherd and Puli color?
Black
Blue
White
Merle
Black
Gray
White
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Pyrenean Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Pyrenean Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Puli dogs shed none to minimal.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli?

Medium

The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Pyrenean Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Puli has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Pyrenean Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Puli is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Puli dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Which dog is more friendly?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Puli dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Puli dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Puli dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli?
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Puli dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli?
No
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
No
Pyrenean Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Puli dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Pyrenean Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Puli is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pyrenean Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pulis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature American Shepherd or Pyrenean Shepherd or Puli? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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: Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli?

Not really

Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Pyrenean Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Puli breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Miniature American Shepherd and Pyrenean Shepherd and Puli have?
2-6 puppies 4 puppies 4-6 puppies

Miniature American Shepherd vs Pyrenean Shepherd vs Puli Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available American Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Continental Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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