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Compare Miniature American Shepherd and Miniature Poodle. Which is better: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Shih-Poo?
Name | Miniature American Shepherd | Miniature Poodle | Shih-Poo |
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Group | Working Dogs | Companion Dogs | Designer Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 35 | 435 | 562 |
Reviews | 1 | 3 | 2 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo breeds. |
Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd |
Barboncino Miniatura Barbone Carniche Moyen Pudle Zwergpudel |
Pooshi Shoodle |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which breed is the largest? | Small Medium | Small | Small |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo? Compare adult weight ranges. | 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg) | 15-17 pounds (7-8 kg) |
8-15 pounds (4-7 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 25 pounds (11 kg) | 16 pounds (7.5 kg) | 11.5 pounds (5.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Shih-Poo? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo height comparison: | Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) | 11-15 inches (28-38 cm) | 8-15 inches (20-38 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) | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Find price differences between these breeds. | $900-$1000 | $1000-$1500 | $800-$1200 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Shih-Poo? | 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. | Frequent: The Shih-Poo is easier than average to get. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which breed ranks highest? | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Outstanding: Miniature Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Shih-Poo dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which is easiest to train? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. | Miniature Poodle dogs are very easy to train. | Shih-Poo dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which breed is most alert? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Shih-Poo dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which breed is most protective? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. | Miniature Poodle dogs are average defenders. | Shih-Poo dogs are average defenders. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo? Compare temperaments. |
Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Intelligent Loyal Sweet Companionable |
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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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo? | Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Miniature Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Shih-Poo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo social needs comparison: | Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. | Miniature Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Shih-Poo dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
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. | Miniature Poodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Shih-Poo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
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. | Miniature Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Shih-Poo dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. | Average to High: The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed. | Low to Average: The Shih-Poo rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which breed is most playful? | The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. | The Miniature Poodle is a playful breed. | The Shih-Poo is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. 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. | Very house-friendly dog the Miniature Poodle breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Shih-Poo breed. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which breed is most flexible? | 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. | Shih-Poo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Shih-Poo? | 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. | Shih-Poo 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 Poodle vs Shih-Poo Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which has lowest bite risk? | 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 Shih-Poo has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which uses mouth most during play? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Miniature Poodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Shih-Poo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which has the strongest bite? | 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 🔽 Shih-Poo bite force: Weak. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which breed lives longest? |
13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Miniature Poodle: 15 years |
14-16 years The average lifespan of Shih-Poo: 15 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. 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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shih-Poo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which has fewer health issues? | 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. | The Shih-Poo 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 Miniature Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Shih-Poo 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 Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo health problems comparison: | No data available | Hip Dysplasia Bloat Epilepsy Addison's Disease |
Heatstroke Dental Problems |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which breed is most active? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Shih-Poo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Shih-Poo? 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. | Shih-Poo dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Shih-Poo? | 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. | Shih-Poo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Miniature Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Shih-Poo's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which needs most food? | 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 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | Yes See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. What colors are available? |
Black Blue White Merle |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Black White Brown Brindle Various combinations |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which requires most maintenance? | 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. | Easy to groom: The Shih-Poo doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which drools least? | The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Miniature Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Shih-Poo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Miniature Poodle has a low chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Shih-Poo has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Smooth |
Dense Curly Thick |
Curly Straight Curly & Straight |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. 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 Miniature Poodle or Shih-Poo? Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or {name3 shedding: | Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. | Miniature Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Shih-Poo dogs shed none to minimal. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which is best with kids? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Shih-Poo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. |
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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. | Miniature Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Shih-Poo dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Shih-Poo? Which dog is more friendly? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Shih-Poo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Shih-Poo? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Miniature Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Shih-Poo dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature Poodle or Shih-Poo? | Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Miniature Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Shih-Poo 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 Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo? |
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 Shih-Poo 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 Shih-Poo 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. | Shih-Poos are commonly okay with elderly people. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. 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, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. 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, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. 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, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Miniature Poodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Shih-Poo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. 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, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. 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. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Miniature American Shepherd vs Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which has most puppies? | 2-6 puppies | 2-8 puppies, average 5 | 3-4 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. 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, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. 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 Miniature Poodle vs Shih-Poo Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. How are they classified internationally? | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Miniature American Shepherd, Miniature Poodle, and Shih-Poo. Which has most recognition? | 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 | Not recognized by any clubs. |
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