Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Australian Shepherd | Shiba Inu |
|---|---|---|
| Origins |  United States |  Japan |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Companion Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 17 | 45 |
| Reviews | 2 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Aussie, Little Blue Dog | Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-Size Dog, Japanese Shiba Inu, Shiba Ken, Shiba |
|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-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 Asian Spitz and related breeds 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 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 |
| Price | $600-$800 | $800-$1000 |
General Appearance - Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu
| Size | Large | Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) | Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) | Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg) |
| Height | Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu
| Coat | Feathered | Dense |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Red Blue Merle Black | Tan Red Cream Sesame Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Australian Shepherds shed moderately. | Shiba Inus shed above average. |
Characteristics - Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu
| Temperament | Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective | Alert Confident Fearless Going Charming Faithful Keen |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence. | Average: Shiba Inu's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Australian Shepherds are very easy to train. | Shiba Inus are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. | Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Shiba Inus have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs. | Shiba Inus are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Australian Shepherds are a social breed. | Shiba Inus need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs. | Shiba Inus are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs. | Shiba Inus are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Shiba Inus 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. | Wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Shiba Inus 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. |
| 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. | Shiba Inus are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Shiba Inus adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| 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. |
Good With - Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu
| Stranger Friendly | Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Shiba Inus are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs. | Shiba Inus are average friendly dogs towards children. |
| Cat Friendly | Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats. | Shiba Inus are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs. | Shiba Inus are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets. | Shiba Inus usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Shiba Inus are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used 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. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a 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. |
| 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. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like 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. |
Health Factors - Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu
| Health Issues | The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| 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 Cancer Chylothorax Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Spinning |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Energy Level | Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs. | Shiba Inus have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises. | Shiba Inus have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep. | Shiba Inus are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | 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 Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Shiba Inu is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu
| Gestation Length | 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. |
| Litter Size | 6-9 puppies, average 7 | 2-4 puppies |
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