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Name	French Spaniel	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Boykin Spaniel
Origins	France	United States	United States
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Setter French Setter Epagneul Français	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd	Swamp Poodle Boykin
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel? Which is the smallest dog, French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd? French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel weight comparison:	44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	49.5 pounds (22.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel? French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	15-18 inches (38-46 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	16.5 inches (42 cm)

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Boykin Spaniel is quite easy to get.

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel intelligence:	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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel trainability comparison.	French Spaniel dogs are hard to train. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel?	French Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	French Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.
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French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel? French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Energetic Intelligent Adaptable Calm Tough	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable Eager Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: French Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel?	High: French Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Boykin Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel social needs comparison:	French Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	French Spaniel 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Boykin Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	French Spaniel 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.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Boykin Spaniel dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel playfulness comparison:	Average: French Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Boykin Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel?	Low to Average: The French Spaniel rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Boykin Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the French Spaniel 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Boykin Spaniel breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: French Spaniel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boykin Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel?	French Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel health comparison. Which is the healthier: French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel?	French Spaniels 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.	The Boykin Spaniel is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel health problems comparison:	No data available	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Hypothyroidism Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Heart Disease Cushing's Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The French Spaniel 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.	Average The Boykin Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel lifespan comparison. How long do French Spaniel, Miniature Australian Shepherd and Boykin Spaniel breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of French Spaniel: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Boykin Spaniel: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel?	2-3 cup a day high-quality dry food formulated for adult dogs and made with high-quality animal proteins, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boykin Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel coat comparison:	Wavy Glossy	Feathered	Feathered
Colors What are the original French Spaniel, Miniature Australian Shepherd and Boykin Spaniel color?	White Liver	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel? French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The French Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Boykin Spaniel requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel? French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	French Spaniel dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Boykin Spaniel 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: French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	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, French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel?	Medium ⏺ The French Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Boykin Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The French Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Boykin Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	French Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel? Which dog is more friendly?	French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel?	French Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel?	French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel?	French Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Boykin Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel?	No French Spaniel 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.	Yes Boykin Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No French Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boykin Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	French Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boykin Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel 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.	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: French Spaniel or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Boykin Spaniel? 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.	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.	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.	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: French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel?	Not really French Spaniel 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.	Yes Boykin Spaniel breed usually likes 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.

French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel 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 French Spaniel and Miniature Australian Shepherd and Boykin Spaniel have?	3-7 puppies	2-6 puppies	5-7 puppies
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French Spaniel vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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