Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Comparison - Dog breed selector: Ameri or Nederlandse Kooikerhondje or African Barkless Dog? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Miniature American Shepherd and Kooikerhondje. Which is better: Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or Basenji?
Name | Miniature American Shepherd | Kooikerhondje | Basenji |
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Group | Working Dogs | Gun Dog | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 35 | 413 | 84 |
Reviews | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji breeds. |
Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd |
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Small Dutch Waterfowl Dog Kooiker Dog |
African Barkless Dog African Bush Dog Ango Angari Congo Terrier Zande Dog Congo Dog |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which breed is the largest? | Small Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji? Compare adult weight ranges. | 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg) | 20-40 pounds (9-18 kg) | Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 25 pounds (11 kg) | 30 pounds (13.5 kg) | Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or Basenji? Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji height comparison: | Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) | 14-16 inches (36-41 cm) | Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 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) | 15 inches (38.5 cm) | Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Find price differences between these breeds. | $900-$1000 | $600-$800 | $1000-$1200 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or Basenji? | Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd 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. | Very frequent: The Basenji is quite easy to get. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Low: The Basenji is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which is easiest to train? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. | Kooikerhondje dogs are quite easy to train. | Basenji dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which breed is most alert? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. | Kooikerhondje dogs are good watchdogs. | Basenji dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which breed is most protective? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. | Kooikerhondje dogs strongly protect their territory. | Basenji dogs are average defenders. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji? Compare temperaments. |
Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted |
Loving Alert Intelligent Territorial Lively Going Cheerful |
Curious Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate |
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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. | Basenji dogs 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 Kooikerhondje vs Basenji? | Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Kooikerhondje dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Slightly Below Average: Basenji dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. |
Social Needs
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji social needs comparison: | Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. | Kooikerhondje dogs need for social interaction is average. | Basenji dogs are kinda antisocial. |
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. | Kooikerhondje dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Basenji dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
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. | Kooikerhondje 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. | Basenji dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. | Average: The Kooikerhondje barks occasionally. | Low: The Basenji barks none to minimal. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which breed is most playful? | The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. | The Kooikerhondje is a highly playful breed. | Average: Basenjis, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 Kooikerhondje indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Basenji breed in the home. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which breed is most flexible? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Kooikerhondje dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Average: Basenji dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or Basenji? | 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. | Basenji dogs handle alone time quite well. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Kooikerhondje has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which uses mouth most during play? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Kooikerhondje dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Basenji dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kooikerhondje bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basenji bite force: Ordinary. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which breed lives longest? |
13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Kooikerhondje: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Basenji: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kooikerhondje can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which has fewer health issues? | Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Kooikerhondje is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Basenji is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
Vet Care Frequency
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 Kooikerhondje should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Basenji should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji health problems comparison: | No data available |
Cataracts Luxating Patella Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Kidney Issues Hereditary Necrotising Myelopathy Myositis |
Eye Problems Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Kidney Issues |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which breed is most active? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs. | Kooikerhondje dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Basenji dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or Basenji? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need. | Kooikerhondje dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Basenji dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or Basenji? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep. | Kooikerhondje dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Basenji dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. | Average: The Kooikerhondje has an average risk for obesity. | Low to Average: The Basenji has a low to the average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which needs most food? | 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. | 3/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. 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 Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. What colors are available? |
Black Blue White Merle | Red White Orange |
Black Tan Red White Brindle |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which requires most maintenance? | Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Kooikerhondje doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Basenji requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which drools least? | The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Kooikerhondje is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Basenji is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Kooikerhondje has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Basenji has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Smooth |
Waterproof Wavy Thick Straight | Fine |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or Basenji? Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or {name3 shedding: | Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. | Kooikerhondje dogs shed moderately. | Basenji dogs shed none to minimal. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which is best with kids? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Kooikerhondje dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Basenji dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets. | Kooikerhondje dogs are generally with other pets. | Basenji dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or Basenji? Which dog is more friendly? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Kooikerhondje dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Basenji dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or Basenji? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Basenji dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Kooikerhondje or Basenji? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Kooikerhondje dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Basenji dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji? |
No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Kooikerhondje dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Basenji 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 Kooikerhondje is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Basenji 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. | Kooikerhondjes are usually recommended for elderly people. | Basenjis are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which is best suited for service work? | 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. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. 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 Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Kooikerhondje breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Basenji breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which is best for draft work? | 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. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. 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. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which has most puppies? | 2-6 puppies | 5-7 puppies | 4-5 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. What's recommended? | 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. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Kooikerhondje vs Basenji Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2018 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1944 as a Hound breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. How are they classified internationally? | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Miniature American Shepherd, Kooikerhondje, and Basenji. Which has most recognition? | No data available |
American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service |
Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 American Pet Registry, Inc. |
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