Australian Shepherd vs Pomeranian vs Vizsla – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Australian Shepherd	Pomeranian	Vizsla
Origins	United States	Germany Poland	Hungary
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	17	22	30
Reviews	2	2	2
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Other Names	Aussie, Little Blue Dog	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers	Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla, Hungarian Pointer, Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer, Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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	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
Price	$600-$800	$600-$800	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Australian Shepherd vs Pomeranian vs Vizsla

Size	Large	Small	Large
Weight	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)	Male: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - Australian Shepherd vs Pomeranian vs Vizsla

Coat	Feathered	Fluffy	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat
Colors	Red Blue Merle Black	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold
Grooming	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.	Pomeranians shed moderately.	Vizslas shed moderately.

Characteristics - Australian Shepherd vs Pomeranian vs Vizsla

Temperament	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable	Affectionate Energetic Intelligent Protective Cheerful Gentle Playful Quiet Easygoing Companionable Lively Friendly Evenly Tempered Trainable Willing
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.	Pomeranians are easy to train.	Vizslas are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Vizslas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Vizslas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.	Vizslas are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.	Vizslas are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.	Vizslas are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Vizsla has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pomeranians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Vizslas have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.	Vizslas have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Pomeranians have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Vizslas have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomeranians adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Vizslas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Australian Shepherds 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.	Pomeranians tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Vizslas 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Australian Shepherd vs Pomeranian vs Vizsla

Stranger Friendly	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.	Vizslas are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Vizslas are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Vizslas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pomeranian breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Australian Shepherd vs Pomeranian vs Vizsla

Health Issues	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures	Cancer Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Sebaceous Adenitis
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-16 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Pomeranians have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Vizslas are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.	Pomeranians exercise need is minimal.	Vizslas need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Pomeranians sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Vizslas don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomeranian can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Vizsla is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Australian Shepherd vs Pomeranian vs Vizsla

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-9 puppies, average 7	2-5 puppies	6-8 puppies
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