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Name	Miniature American Shepherd	Goldendoodle	Shih Tzu
Origins	United States	United States Canada	China
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	North American Shepherd, Mini American, MAS, Ameri	Curly Golden, Curly Retriever, Goldenpoo	Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1969 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	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
Price Which is cheaper, Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1000	600-800	$800-$1200
Availability	Very frequent	Rare	Very frequent

Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu size comparison:	Small Medium	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Goldendoodle? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu weight comparison:	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)	9–16 pounds (4-7 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 pounds (11 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)	9–16 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu height comparison:	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)	8-11 inches (20-28 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu coat comparison:	Smooth	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Miniature American Shepherd, Goldendoodle and Shih Tzu color?	Merle Blue White Black	Black Gray White Brown Red Yellow	Brindle Liver Silver Blue Gold Red Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu? Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or {name3 shedding:	Miniature American Shepherds shed moderately.	Goldendoodles shed moderately.	Shih Tzus shed none to minimal.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu?	4-6 weeks Average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.	4-6 weeks Average.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu behavior/temperament comparison:	Devoted Intelligent Energetic Loyal	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable	Active Friendly Happy Lively Playful Courageous Gentle Intelligent Outgoing
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu intelligence:	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Miniature American Shepherd.	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Goldendoodle.	Low: The Shih Tzu if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
Trainability Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu trainability comparison.	Miniature American Shepherds are very easy to train.	Goldendoodles are very easy to train.	Shih Tzus are quite easy to train.
Playfulness Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu playfulness comparison:	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed.	Shih Tzus are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Shih Tzus have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu?	Miniature American Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	Goldendoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Shih Tzus are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu social needs comparison:	Miniature American Shepherds need for social interaction is average.	Goldendoodles need for social interaction is average.	Shih Tzus need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu?	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally.	Nagyon sokat: Shih Tzu kimondottan hangos fajta.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu?	Miniature American Shepherds are average watchdogs.	Goldendoodles are average watchdogs.	Shih Tzus are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature American Shepherds are average defenders.	Goldendoodles are not the best to protect their territory.	Shih Tzus strongly protect their territory.
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 Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shih Tzu has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu?	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu mouthiness comparison:	Miniature American Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Goldendoodles have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shih Tzus have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature American Shepherds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Goldendoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Shih Tzus tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature American Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Goldendoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Shih Tzus have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu?	Nem a legjobb választás Miniature American Shepherd, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Miniature American Shepherd tartása lakásban.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Goldendoodle fajta.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Shih Tzu fajta.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature American Shepherds don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Goldendoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shih Tzus adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Shih Tzus tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

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Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature American Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Shih Tzus are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu?	Miniature American Shepherds are kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shih Tzus are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu?	Miniature American Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Goldendoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Shih Tzus are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu?	Miniature American Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Goldendoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Shih Tzus are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu?	No Miniature American Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Goldendoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Shih Tzus are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shih Tzu is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Shih Tzus are not the best breed for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu?	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shih Tzu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature American Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Goldendoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Shih Tzus are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu?	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Shih Tzu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu health problems comparison:	No data available	Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease	Allergies Bladder Stones Distichiasis Dry Eye Ear Infections Ectopic Cilia Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Renal Dysplasia Keratitis Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Retained Baby Teeth Reverse Sneezing Snuffles Umbilical Hernias
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.	Rare The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Shih Tzu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature American Shepherd, Goldendoodle and Shih Tzu breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years	10-15 years	10-16 years
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Hypoallergenic Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No	Yes
Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu energy level comparison:	Miniature American Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Goldendoodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shih Tzus have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature American Shepherds have an average exercise need.	Goldendoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Shih Tzus exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu?	Miniature American Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Goldendoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Shih Tzus like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature American Shepherd or Goldendoodle or Shih Tzu?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu weight gain potential comparison:	Average.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu?	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu?	Medium The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Shih Tzu 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 for low drooling tendency.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Shih Tzu is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Goldendoodle vs Shih Tzu Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Miniature American Shepherd and Goldendoodle and Shih Tzu have?	2-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	2-5 puppies
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