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Name	Border Collie	Australian Kelpie	Miniature American Shepherd
Origins	England Scotland Wales	Australia	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Large	Medium	Small Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Australian Kelpie? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd weight comparison:	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)
Height Which is taller, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 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: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$500-$700	$900-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	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 Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd intelligence:	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd trainability comparison.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie 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 Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Border 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.	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: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average. 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?	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. 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?	Border Collie 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 Kelpie 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

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Kelpie 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: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie 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 Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie 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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Border 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Kelpie 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 Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Kelpie 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? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Border Collie, Australian Kelpie and Miniature American Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 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: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd energy level comparison:	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	1 to 2 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? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd coat comparison:	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Double	Smooth
Colors What are the original Border Collie, Australian Kelpie and Miniature American Shepherd color?	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate	Black Blue White Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd grooming comparison:	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. 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 Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or {name3 shedding:	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. 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: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie 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, Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie 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 Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Kelpie 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.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most 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 Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	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 Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd?	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other 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: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Yes Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Kelpie 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 Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Kelpie 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?	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Border Collie or Australian Kelpie or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Kelpie 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	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.

Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie 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 Border Collie and Australian Kelpie and Miniature American Shepherd have?	4-8 puppies	4-7 puppies	2-6 puppies
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Border Collie vs Australian Kelpie vs Miniature American Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	No data available

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