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Name	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	Mal-Shi
Origins	United States	Ireland	United States Canada
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi breeds.	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd	Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Wheatie	Malti Zu Malt-Tzu Malshi
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi? Compare adult weight ranges.	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	5-15 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	10 pounds (2.3-6.8 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Mal-Shi? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi height comparison:	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	10-20 inces (25-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	10-20 inces (38 cm)

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1000-$2000	$800-$1000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Mal-Shi?	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.	Average: The Mal-Shi is a commonly available dog breed.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which is easiest to train?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Mal-Shi dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which breed is most alert?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Mal-Shi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which breed is most protective?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Mal-Shi dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi? Compare temperaments.	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Playful Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Spirited Faithful	Playful Loving Independent Alert Intelligent Affectionate Going Social Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi?	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Mal-Shi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi social needs comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Mal-Shi dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Mal-Shi dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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.	Mal-Shi 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Mal-Shi barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which breed is most playful?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Mal-Shis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Australian Shepherd indoors.	Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.	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 Mal-Shi indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which breed is most flexible?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Mal-Shi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Mal-Shi?	Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Mal-Shi 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.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Mal-Shi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which uses mouth most during play?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mal-Shi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Mal-Shi bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which breed lives longest?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Mal-Shi: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which has fewer health issues?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Mal-Shi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Mal-Shi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi health problems comparison:	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Allergies Cancer Addison's Disease Renal Dysplasia	No data available

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which breed is most active?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Mal-Shi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Mal-Shi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Mal-Shi dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Mal-Shi?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Mal-Shi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mal-Shi's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which needs most food?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. What colors are available?	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Wheaten	Black Gray White Brown Yellow
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Mal-Shi requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which drools least?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mal-Shi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Mal-Shi has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Curly	Silky Soft Wavy Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Mal-Shi? Miniature Australian Shepherd or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders. See more.	Mal-Shi dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which is best with kids?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mal-Shi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Mal-Shi dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Mal-Shi? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Mal-Shi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Mal-Shi?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Mal-Shi dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Mal-Shi?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Mal-Shi dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi?	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mal-Shi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mal-Shi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Mal-Shis are usually recommended for elderly people.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which excels in therapy work?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mal-Shi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which has most military use?	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 Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which has most puppies?	2-6 puppies	5-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. What's recommended?	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.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Mal-Shi Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, and Mal-Shi. Which has most recognition?	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	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 Irish Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers	No data available

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