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Name	Aussiedoodle	Africanis	Australian Shepherd
Origins	United States Canada	South Africa	United States
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Group	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	619	511	17
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd breeds.	Aussiepoo Aussiepoodle	Bantu Dog Hottentot Hunting Dog Khoikhoi Dog Tswana breed dog Umbwa Wa Ki-Shenzi Zulu Dog African Dog	Little Blue Dog Aussie
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?	Large Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.	25-70 pounds (11-32 kg)	55-100 inches (25-45 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	55-100 inches (35 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Aussiedoodle or Africanis or Australian Shepherd? Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	22 inches (55 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.	$700-$1300	$300-$500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Aussiedoodle or Africanis or Australian Shepherd?	Average: The Aussiedoodle is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Aussiedoodle is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Africanis dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which is easiest to train?	Aussiedoodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Africanis dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most alert?	Aussiedoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Africanis dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most protective?	Aussiedoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Africanis dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd? Compare temperaments.	Playful Loyal Smart Goofy	Independent Protective Friendly Affectionate Obedient Territorial Trainable Watchful	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Aussiedoodle dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Africanis dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd?	High: Aussiedoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Africanis dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Aussiedoodle dogs are a social breed. See more.	Africanis dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Aussiedoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Africanis dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Aussiedoodle 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.	Africanis 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.	Australian 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

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Aussiedoodle rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Africanis barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?	The Aussiedoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Africanis is a playful breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Aussiedoodle breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Africanis 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Aussiedoodle dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Africanis dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Aussiedoodle or Africanis or Australian Shepherd?	Aussiedoodle 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.	Africanis 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.	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.

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Aussiedoodle: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Africanis: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?	Aussiedoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	Africaniss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Australian Shepherd 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?	Rare The Aussiedoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Africanis should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd 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: Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Ivermectin sensitivity	Cancer Dermoid Sinus Parvovirus Rabies	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most active?	Aussiedoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.	Africanis dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Aussiedoodle or Africanis or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Aussiedoodle dogs need a lot of exercises.	Africanis dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Aussiedoodle or Africanis or Australian Shepherd?	Aussiedoodle dogs don't need too much sleep.	Africanis dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Aussiedoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Africanis has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which needs most food?	3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. What colors are available?	Blue Sable Merle Black & Tan Red Merle Black & Red	Black Tan White Brown	Black Red Blue Merle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Aussiedoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Africanis doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which drools least?	The Aussiedoodle 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.	The Africanis is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Aussiedoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Africanis has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Wavy Tight Short	Wiry Thick	Feathered
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Aussiedoodle or Africanis or Australian Shepherd? Aussiedoodle or Africanis or {name3 shedding:	Aussiedoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Africanis dogs are low shedders. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best with kids?	Aussiedoodle dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Africanis dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Aussiedoodle dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Africanis dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Aussiedoodle or Africanis or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Aussiedoodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Africanis dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Aussiedoodle or Africanis or Australian Shepherd?	Aussiedoodle dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Africanis dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Aussiedoodle or Africanis or Australian Shepherd?	Aussiedoodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Africanis dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd?	Yes Aussiedoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Africanis dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Aussiedoodle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Africanis is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Aussiedoodles are usually recommended for elderly people.	Africaniss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. 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 Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. 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 Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. 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 Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. 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 Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Aussiedoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Africanis breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. 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 Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. 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.

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which has most puppies?	3-7 puppies	2-8 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. 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.

Aussiedoodle vs Africanis vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. How are they classified?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Aussiedoodle, Africanis, and Australian Shepherd. Which has most recognition?	Not recognized by any clubs.	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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