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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Comparison - Dog breed selector: Mini Aussie or Suomenlapinkoira or Bjelkier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Miniature Australian Shepherd Finnish Lapphund Samoyed
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Sled Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed breeds.
Mini Aussie
Mini Aussie Shepherd
Mini Australian Shepherd
Miniature Aussie Shepherd
North American Shepherd
North American Miniature Australian Shepherd
Suomenlapinkoira
Lapinkoira
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed? Compare adult weight ranges.
20–40 pounds (9-18 kg) 37-42 pounds (17-19 kg) Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
30 pounds (13.5 kg) 39.5 pounds (18 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed height comparison:
13–18 inches (33-46 cm) Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
15.5 inches (39.5 cm) Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1000-$2000 $600-$800 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.
Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which is easiest to train?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which breed is most alert?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which breed is most protective?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed? Compare temperaments.
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Courageous
Friendly
Keen
Calm
Faithful
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
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.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed?
Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed social needs comparison:
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.
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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.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which breed is most playful?
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed.
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Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
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 Samoyed indoors.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which breed is most flexible?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Samoyed 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 Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which uses mouth most during play?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which breed lives longest?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which handles climate changes best?
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.
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Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which has fewer health issues?
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Samoyed 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?
Average
The Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed health problems comparison:
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Juvenile Cataracts
Iris Coloboma
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which breed is most active?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which needs most food?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. What colors are available?
Red
Red Merle
White & Black & Tan
Blue Merle
Black
Tan
Cream
Brown
Sable
Wolf
Blonde
Cream
White
Biscuit
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which drools least?
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Fluffy Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or {name3 shedding:
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which is best with kids?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed?
Yes
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Samoyed 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
Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Samoyed 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.
Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. 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 Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. 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 Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. 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 Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which has most puppies?
2-6 puppies 2-9 puppies 4-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. 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 Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Miniature Australian Shepherd, Finnish Lapphund, and Samoyed. Which has most recognition?
America's Pet Registry
American Canine Association, Inc.
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

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