Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Comparison – Which dog is better Ameri or Miniature Goldendoodle?

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Name	Miniature American Shepherd	Miniature Goldendoodle
Origins	United States	Germany France Scotland
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Group	Working Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd	No data available
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Is the Miniature American Shepherd bigger than the Miniature Goldendoodle breed? Is a Miniature American Shepherd smaller than a Miniature Goldendoodle?	Small Medium	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle weight comparison:	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	20-75 pounds (9-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 pounds (11 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Is a Miniature American Shepherd taller than a Miniature Goldendoodle?	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	16-22 inches (41-56 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)	19 inches (48.5 cm)

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Miniature American Shepherd and Miniature Goldendoodle?	$900-$1000	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Miniature Goldendoodle is easier than average to get.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle smarter? Which is best? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Miniature Goldendoodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle trainability comparison. What's the difference between Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? 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.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted	Active Alert Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trainable Faithful Trustworthy Instinctual
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle social needs comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle? 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.	Miniature Goldendoodle 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle playfulness comparison:	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Goldendoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Miniature Goldendoodle 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 Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle?	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 Miniature Goldendoodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle 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.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs 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 Miniature Goldendoodle?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Miniature American Shepherd more dangerous than a Miniature Goldendoodle?	Low 🔽 The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle mouthiness comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Miniature Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Addison's Disease Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Frequent The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Miniature Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature American Shepherd and Miniature Goldendoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Miniature American Shepherd and Miniature Goldendoodle?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Goldendoodle: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle energy level comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Does the Miniature American Shepherd breed eat more than the Miniature Goldendoodle breed?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups 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 Miniature Goldendoodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Miniature Goldendoodle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle coat comparison:	Smooth	Dense Curly Silky Wavy Thick Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Miniature American Shepherd and Miniature Goldendoodle color? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle color comparison:	Black Blue White Merle	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Golden Beige Light Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Miniature Goldendoodle requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Do Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed more than Miniature Goldendoodle dogs?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature Goldendoodle 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 Miniature Goldendoodle?	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.
Hypoallergenic Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	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 or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Goldendoodle has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Goldendoodle is an average drooler. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Miniature Goldendoodle?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? Can a Miniature American Shepherd and a Miniature Goldendoodle be friends? Do Miniature American Shepherd dogs get along with Miniature Goldendoodle dogs?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Miniature Goldendoodle 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 Miniature Goldendoodle 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.	Miniature Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Goldendoodle? 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.
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.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle?	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Miniature Goldendoodle 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.
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.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Miniature American Shepherd and Miniature Goldendoodle have? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle litter size comparison:	2-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Goldendoodle Recognition Comparison

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.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available

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