Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Kromfohrlander – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Kromfohrlander
Origins	United States	Germany
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	381	376
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Other Names	Mini Australian Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd, Mini Australian Shepherd, Miniature Aussie Shepherd, North American Shepherd, Mini Aussie, Mini Aussie Shepherd	Kromi
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Kromfohrländer section.
Breed Recognition	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	Kromfohrlander Club Of America
Price	$1000-$2000	$500-$600

General Appearance - Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Kromfohrlander

Size	Medium	Medium
Weight	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	22-31 pounds (10-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	26.5 pounds (12 kg)
Height	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	15-18 inch (38-46 cm)
Avg. Height	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	16.5 inch (42 cm)

Hair & Care - Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Kromfohrlander

Coat	Feathered	Wiry Smooth
Colors	Blue Merle Red Merle Red White & Black & Tan	White Light Brown Dark Brown Tan & White
Grooming	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Kromfohrlander requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Miniature Australian Shepherds shed moderately.	Kromfohrlanders shed above average.

Characteristics - Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Kromfohrlander

Temperament	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective	Adaptable Docile Spirited Companionable Good-natured Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Miniature Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.	Average: Kromfohrlander's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Miniature Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.	Kromfohrlanders are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.	The Kromfohrlander is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Miniature Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Kromfohrlanders don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Miniature Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	Kromfohrlanders are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Miniature Australian Shepherds are a social breed.	Kromfohrlanders need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks.	Average: The Kromfohrlander barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Kromfohrlanders are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Miniature Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Kromfohrlanders are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Kromfohrlander has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Miniature Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Kromfohrlanders have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Kromfohrlanders have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Miniature Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Kromfohrlanders 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.
Apartment Friendly	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Kromfohrlanders are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Miniature Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Kromfohrlanders adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Miniature Australian Shepherds 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.	Kromfohrlanders tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Kromfohrlander

Stranger Friendly	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Kromfohrlanders are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Miniature Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Kromfohrlanders are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Miniature Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Kromfohrlanders are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Miniature Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Kromfohrlanders are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kromfohrlander is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Kromfohrlanders are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Miniature Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Kromfohrlanders are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Miniature Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Kromfohrlanders are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Kromfohrlander breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	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.

Health Factors - Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Kromfohrlander

Health Issues	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Kromfohrlander is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Drug Sensitivity Glaucoma Iris Coloboma Juvenile Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Bladder Stones Epilepsy Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	13-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Miniature Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Kromfohrlanders have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Miniature Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.	Kromfohrlanders have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Miniature Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Kromfohrlanders sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Kromfohrlander has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler.	The Kromfohrlander is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Kromfohrlander

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-6 puppies	5-7 puppies
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