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Name	Miniature American Shepherd	Dachshund	Prazsky Krysarik
Origins	United States	Germany	Czech Republic
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd	Bassotto Sausage Dog Tekkel Tekkel Doxie Weenie Dog Worshond Teckel	Prazsky Krysarik Prague Ratter
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	Small Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Dachshund? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik weight comparison:	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg), Female: 2-6 pounds (1-3 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 pounds (11 kg)	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	Male: 4 pounds (2 kg), Female: 3 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik height comparison:	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	Male: 7-9 inches (19-22 cm), Female: 7-9 inches (19-22 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	Male: 8 inches (20.5 cm), Female: 8 inches (20.5 cm)

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1000	$500-$700	$2500-$3500
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Dachshund 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.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik 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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik trainability comparison.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Dachshund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.	Dachshund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted	Playful Stubborn Courageous Devoted Lively Clever	Active Alert Intelligent Quick Lively Gentle
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: Prazsky Krysarik dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik?	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Prazsky Krysarik dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik social needs comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Dachshund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Dachshund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Prazsky Krysarik 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?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik playfulness comparison:	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Prazsky Krysarik is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik?	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Prazsky Krysarik 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 Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	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.	Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Prazsky Krysarik breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.	Prazsky Krysarik 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.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Dachshund bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Prazsky Krysarik 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 Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Prazsky Krysarik has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik mouthiness comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Dachshund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik?	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Prazsky Krysarik is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik health problems comparison:	No data available	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
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Prazsky Krysarik should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature American Shepherd, Dachshund and Prazsky Krysarik breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Prazsky Krysarik: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik?	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 warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik energy level comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	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.	1/4 to 1/2 cup 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? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low: The Prazsky Krysarik has good luck with genetics. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik coat comparison:	Smooth	Fine	Thick Glossy
Colors What are the original Miniature American Shepherd, Dachshund and Prazsky Krysarik color?	Black Blue White Merle	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown	Red Blue Yellow Black & Tan Brown & Tan
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Prazsky Krysarik doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or {name3 shedding:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik 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, Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Prazsky Krysarik has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Prazsky Krysarik is an average drooler. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Dachshund dogs are generally with other pets.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Prazsky Krysarik 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 Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Dachshund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Dachshund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Prazsky Krysarik dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik?	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Dachshund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Prazsky Krysarik dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Prazsky Krysarik is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	Prazsky Krysariks are commonly okay with elderly people.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik 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: Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund or Prazsky Krysarik? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.
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: Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik?	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Prazsky Krysarik 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.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik 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 Miniature American Shepherd and Dachshund and Prazsky Krysarik have?	2-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund vs Prazsky Krysarik Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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

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