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Name	Miniature American Shepherd	Miniature Poodle	Russian Toy
Origins	United States	Germany France	Russia
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd	Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel	Moscovian Miniature Terrier Moscow Toy Terrier Russian Terrier Russian Toy Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy?	Small Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Miniature Poodle? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy weight comparison:	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	15-17 pounds (7-8 kg)	3-6 pounds (1.3-2.7 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25 pounds (11 kg)	16 pounds (7.5 kg)	4.5 pounds (1.3-2.7 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy height comparison:	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	11-15 inches (28-38 cm)	8-10 inches (20-26 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)	13 inches (33 cm)	9 inches (23 cm)

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy? Which is more expensive?	$900-$1000	$1000-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy?	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.	Average: The Russian Toy is a commonly available dog breed.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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 Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy trainability comparison.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Russian Toy dogs are quite 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 Poodle or Russian Toy?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Russian Toy dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy? 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 Poodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Russian Toy dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Active Playful Protective Loyal Cheerful
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.	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 Poodle vs Russian Toy?	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Russian Toy 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 Poodle vs Russian Toy social needs comparison:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Russian Toy 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Russian Toy dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Russian Toy dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy playfulness comparison:	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Russian Toy is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy?	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	Average to High: The Russian Toy is a vocal breed. 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 Poodle or Russian Toy?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Russian Toy breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy 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 Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Russian Toy dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Miniature Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Russian Toy 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 Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy?	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Miniature Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Russian Toys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease	Patellar Luxation Retained Baby Teeth
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 Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Russian Toy should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle and Russian Toy breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Russian Toy: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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 Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy?	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 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 Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Russian Toy has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy coat comparison:	Smooth	Dense Curly Thick	Smooth
Colors What are the original Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle and Russian Toy color?	Black Blue White Merle	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Tan Blue Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Russian Toy 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 Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy? Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or {name3 shedding:	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Russian Toy 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 Poodle or Russian Toy?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes 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 Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Russian Toy has an average 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 Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Russian Toy is an average drooler. See more.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy 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 Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Russian Toy dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Russian Toy 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 Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Russian Toy dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Russian Toy 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 Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy?	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Russian Toy 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 Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy?	No Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Miniature Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Russian Toy 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 Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Russian Toy 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 Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Russian Toys are usually recommended for elderly people.

Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy 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 Miniature Poodle or Russian Toy? 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.
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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: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy?	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Russian Toy 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 Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy 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 Miniature Poodle and Russian Toy have?	2-6 puppies	2-8 puppies, average 5	4-6 puppies
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Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Russian Toy 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.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous 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 Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.
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	Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Foundation Stock Service

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