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Name	Siberian Husky	Rough Collie	Miniature American Shepherd
Origins	Russia	Scotland	United States
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Group	Sled Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	12	40	35
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha	English Collie Lassie Dog Long-Haired Collie Scottish Collie Collie	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Medium	Large	Small Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Rough Collie? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd weight comparison:	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)
Height Which is taller, Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$700-$1200	$400-$600	$900-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd trainability comparison.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	Protective Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Obedient Loyal Gentle Social Elegant Hard working Herding	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Rough Collie 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Siberian Husky 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.	Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd 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

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.	The Rough Collie is a playful breed. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.	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 Rough Collie indoors.	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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.
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 Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly Gray Collie Syndrome	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Siberian Husky, Rough Collie and Miniature American Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Rough Collie 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.

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd energy level comparison:	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.	Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd coat comparison:	Fluffy	Rough Soft Thick Straight Harsh Furry	Smooth
Colors What are the original Siberian Husky, Rough Collie and Miniature American Shepherd color?	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti	White Sable Merle Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable & White White & Merle	Black Blue White Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd grooming comparison:	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or {name3 shedding:	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd 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, Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd 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 Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Siberian Husky or Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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: Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature American Shepherd 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd 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 Siberian Husky and Rough Collie and Miniature American Shepherd have?	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-6 puppies
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Siberian Husky vs Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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	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	No data available

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