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Name	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd	German Shepherd
Origins	United States	United States	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	381	17	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd weight comparison:	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd height comparison:	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$600-$800	$800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd intelligence:	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd trainability comparison.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	German Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	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 Australian 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 Australian 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 German Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.	Australian Shepherd 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
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 Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd health problems comparison:	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Australian Shepherd, Australian Shepherd and German Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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 Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 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 Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd coat comparison:	Feathered	Feathered	Fuzzy
Colors What are the original Miniature Australian Shepherd, Australian Shepherd and German Shepherd color?	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Black Red Blue Merle	Black Tan Red Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd grooming comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are 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 Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd 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.	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 Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	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.	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.	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 Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd 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 Australian Shepherd and Australian Shepherd and German Shepherd have?	2-6 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7	6-10 puppies
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America

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