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Name	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Cavapoo	Shiba Inu
Origins	United States	Australia	Japan
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
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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	Cavoodle	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu?	Medium	Small Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Cavapoo? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu weight comparison:	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu height comparison:	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	11-18 inches (28-45 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$1200-$1800	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu?	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu intelligence:	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu trainability comparison.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Cavapoo dogs are very easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cavapoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu? 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.	Cavapoo dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Loving Intelligent Gentle	Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu?	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Cavapoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu social needs comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Cavapoo dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Shiba Inu 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.	Cavapoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Cavapoo 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.	Shiba Inu 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 Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu?	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu 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 Cavapoo or Shiba Inu?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Cavapoo breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavapoo bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu 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 Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cavapoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu health problems comparison:	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax
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.	Rare The Cavapoo should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Australian Shepherd, Cavapoo and Shiba Inu breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Cavapoo: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu?	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 Cavapoo 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 Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu?	1 to 2 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.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 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 Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu 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 Cavapoo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu coat comparison:	Feathered	Curly Wavy Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Miniature Australian Shepherd, Cavapoo and Shiba Inu color?	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Black Cream White Sable Tricolor Chestnut Apricot Red sable Phantom	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu grooming comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu? Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cavapoo dogs shed moderately. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. 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 Cavapoo or Shiba Inu?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes 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 Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu 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 Cavapoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Cavapoo dogs are generally with other pets.	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cavapoo dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most 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 Cavapoo or Shiba Inu?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cavapoo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cavapoo dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cavapoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu?	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cavapoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shiba Inu 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.	Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu 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.	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 Australian Shepherd or Cavapoo or Shiba Inu? 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.
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.	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 Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu?	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Cavapoo breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shiba Inu 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 Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu 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 Cavapoo and Shiba Inu have?	2-6 puppies	2-8 puppies	2-4 puppies
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Cavapoo vs Shiba Inu Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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

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