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Name	Shetland Sheepdog	Finnish Hound	Andalusian Hound
Origins	Scotland	Finland	Spain
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Dwarf Scotch Shepherd Sheltie Shetland Collie Toonie Dog Miniature Collie	Finnish Bracke Suomenajokoira	Podenco Andalusian Podenco Andaluz Podenco Maneto Andalusian Andalusian Podenco
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Finnish Hound? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound weight comparison:	14-27 pounds (6-12 kg)	45-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	Small: 11-24 pounds (5-11 kg)Large: 46-73 pounds (20-33 kg), Medium: 22-40 pounds (10-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	20.5 pounds (9 kg)	50 pounds (22.5 kg)	Small: 17.5 pounds (8 kg)Large: 59.5 pounds (26.5 kg), Medium: 31 pounds (14 kg)
Height Which is taller, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound height comparison:	13-16 inches (33-41 cm)	20-24 inches (52-61 cm)	Small: 12-17 inches (30-43 cm)Large: 20-25 inches (50-63 cm), Medium: 16-21 inches (40-53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14.5 inches (37 cm)	22 inches (56.5 cm)	Small: 14.5 inches (36.5 cm)Large: 22.5 inches (56.5 cm), Medium: 18.5 inches (46.5 cm)

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	Very frequent: The Shetland Sheepdog is quite easy to get.	Average: The Finnish Hound is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Andalusian Hound is a commonly available dog breed.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound intelligence:	Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Andalusian Hound dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound trainability comparison.	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Andalusian Hound dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Andalusian Hound dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Andalusian Hound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle	Independent Energetic Friendly Calm Passionate Versatile	Excellent sight Smell Hearing Hunting
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Shetland Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Andalusian Hound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound?	High: Shetland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Andalusian Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound social needs comparison:	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Andalusian Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Hound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Andalusian Hound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Andalusian Hound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound playfulness comparison:	Average: Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Finnish Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Andalusian Hound is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound?	A lot: Shetland Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Finnish Hound rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Andalusian Hound barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	It is not recommended to keep the Shetland Sheepdog breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Hound breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Andalusian Hound breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Finnish Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Andalusian Hound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Finnish Hound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shetland Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Andalusian Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Andalusian Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound mouthiness comparison:	Shetland Sheepdog dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Andalusian Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound?	The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Finnish Hounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Andalusian Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Heart Problems Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Collie Eye Anomaly Haemophilia Trichiasis	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Shetland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Finnish Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Andalusian Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Shetland Sheepdog, Finnish Hound and Andalusian Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Shetland Sheepdog: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Finnish Hound: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Andalusian Hound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Finnish Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound energy level comparison:	Shetland Sheepdog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Finnish Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Andalusian Hound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Finnish Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Andalusian Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Finnish Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Andalusian Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Shetland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Finnish Hound has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Andalusian Hound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Smooth Double Coarse	Wiry Smooth
Colors What are the original Shetland Sheepdog, Finnish Hound and Andalusian Hound color?	Black Tan Blue White Sable Merle	Tricolor	Golden
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Finnish Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Andalusian Hound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or {name3 shedding:	Shetland Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Andalusian Hound dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound?	Medium ⏺ The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Andalusian Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Andalusian Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Finnish Hound dogs are generally with other pets.	Andalusian Hound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Hound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Andalusian Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Andalusian Hound dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Finnish Hound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Andalusian Hound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound?	Shetland Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Finnish Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Andalusian Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound?	Yes Shetland Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Andalusian Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Finnish Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Andalusian Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Finnish Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Andalusian Hounds are commonly okay with elderly people.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Hound or Andalusian Hound? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound?	Not really Shetland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Andalusian Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Shetland Sheepdog and Finnish Hound and Andalusian Hound have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Hound vs Andalusian Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	No data available	No data available

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