Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Comparison – Which dog is better Terrier Brasileiro or Ameri?

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Name	Brazilian Terrier	Miniature American Shepherd
Origins	Brazil	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	490	35
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Terrier Brasileiro Fox Paulistinha	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Is the Brazilian Terrier bigger than the Miniature American Shepherd breed? Is a Brazilian Terrier smaller than a Miniature American Shepherd?	Small	Small Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd weight comparison:	15-20 pounds (7-9 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	17.5 pounds (8 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)
Height Which is taller, Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Is a Brazilian Terrier taller than a Miniature American Shepherd?	14-16 inches (36-41 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?	15 inches (38.5 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Brazilian Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd?	$500-$700	$900-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	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.

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd smarter? Which is best? Brazilian Terrier 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.	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 Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd trainability comparison. What's the difference between Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are quite 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: Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Brazilian Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Friendly Gentle Keen Restless	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Brazilian Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	High: Brazilian Terrier 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 Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:	Brazilian Terrier 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? What's the difference between Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Brazilian Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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? What's the difference between Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd? Which can be better for hunting?	Brazilian Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd playfulness comparison:	Average: Brazilian Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Average: The Brazilian Terrier barks occasionally. 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 Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	It is not recommended to keep the Brazilian Terrier 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

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Brazilian Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	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: Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Brazilian Terrier 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.

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Brazilian Terrier bite force: Weak.	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 Is a Brazilian Terrier more dangerous than a Miniature American Shepherd?	Low 🔽 The Brazilian Terrier 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? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Brazilian Terrier 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.

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	The Brazilian Terrier 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: Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:	Dental Problems Ear Infections Eye Infections Liver Issues Skin Allergies	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Average The Brazilian Terrier 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 Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Brazilian Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Brazilian Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Brazilian Terrier: 13 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: Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd energy level comparison:	Brazilian Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Brazilian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Does the Brazilian Terrier breed eat more than the Miniature American Shepherd breed?	0.5 to 1.5 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? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Brazilian Terrier 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

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd coat comparison:	Smooth	Smooth
Colors What are the original Brazilian Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd color? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd color comparison:	Black Blue White Tricolor	Black Blue White Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Brazilian Terrier 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 Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Do Brazilian Terrier dogs shed more than Miniature American Shepherd dogs?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are low 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: Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Brazilian Terrier 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? What's the difference between Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	The Brazilian Terrier is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	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 Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Brazilian Terrier 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 Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Can a Brazilian Terrier and a Miniature American Shepherd be friends? Do Brazilian Terrier dogs get along with Miniature American Shepherd dogs?	Brazilian Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Yes Brazilian Terrier 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 Brazilian Terrier 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?	Brazilian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Brazilian Terrier 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.	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: Brazilian Terrier or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	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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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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd?	Not really Brazilian Terrier 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.
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.

Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Brazilian Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd have? Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd litter size comparison:	4-7 puppies	2-6 puppies
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Brazilian Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No data available

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