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Name	Dachshund	Miniature American Shepherd	Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origins	Germany	United States	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd breeds.	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Small Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Dachshund or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd? Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd height comparison:	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)

Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$700	$900-$1000	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Dachshund or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.

Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which is easiest to train?	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most alert?	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most protective?	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd? Compare temperaments.	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd?	High: Dachshund 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.	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Miniature 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?	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Miniature 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

Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	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.	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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
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Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?	Dachshund 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.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Dachshund or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd?	Dachshund 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Miniature 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.

Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which uses mouth most during play?	Dachshund dogs have a higher than 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.	Miniature 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 Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature 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 Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?	The Dachshund 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.	The Miniature 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?	Average The Dachshund 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.	Average The Miniature 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: Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	Legg-perthes Disease Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Deafness Intervertebral Disk Disease Elbow Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Mitral Valve Disease Cushing's Syndrome Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Canine Diabetes Mellitus Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Narcolepsy	No data available	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma

Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most active?	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Dachshund or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Dachshund or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd?	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which needs most food?	1 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.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature 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 Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	Black Blue White Merle	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which drools least?	The Dachshund 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.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine	Smooth	Feathered
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Dachshund or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd? Dachshund or Miniature American Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which is best with kids?	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Dachshund or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Dachshund or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd?	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Dachshund or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd?	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd?	Yes Dachshund 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.	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature 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 Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature 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 Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Dachshund 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.	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature 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 Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature 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.

Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which has most puppies?	4-8 puppies	2-6 puppies	2-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature 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 Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature 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.

Dachshund vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Dachshund, Miniature American Shepherd, and Miniature Australian Shepherd. Which has most recognition?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	No data available	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.

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