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Name	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Shiba Inu	Chiweenie
Origins	United States	Japan	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Designer 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	Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog	Choxie German Taco Mexican Hot Dog Weeniehuahua
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

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

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Shiba Inu? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie weight comparison:	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)	5-12 pounds (2-5 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)	8.5 pounds (3.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie height comparison:	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	6-9 inches (15-23 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)

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

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$800-$1000	$200-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie?	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.	Average: The Chiweenie is a commonly available dog breed.

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

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie intelligence:	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Chiweenie dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie trainability comparison.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Chiweenie dogs are quite 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 Shiba Inu or Chiweenie?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Chiweenie dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie? 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.	Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Chiweenie dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie Personality and Temperament Comparison

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

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie 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.	Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Chiweenie dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie?	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.	Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

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

Health Issues Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie health problems comparison:	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax	Allergies Hypothyroidism Diabetes Degenerative Myelopathy Dental Problems Hypoglycemia
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 Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Chiweenie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Australian Shepherd, Shiba Inu and Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Chiweenie: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie?	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 Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

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

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie energy level comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.	Chiweenie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie?	1 to 2 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.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chiweenie's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

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

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense	Short Long
Colors What are the original Miniature Australian Shepherd, Shiba Inu and Chiweenie color?	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Black Tan Red Cream Sesame	Black White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie grooming comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Chiweenie requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie? Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. See more.	Chiweenie dogs shed none to minimal. 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 Shiba Inu or Chiweenie?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Chiweenie has a low 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 Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Chiweenie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Chiweenie dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu or Chiweenie?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Chiweenie dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Chiweenie dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Shiba Inu or Chiweenie?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie?	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.	Yes Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chiweenie 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.	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.	Chiweenies are not the best breed for elderly people.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie 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.	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 Shiba Inu or Chiweenie? 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.	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 Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie?	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie 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 Shiba Inu and Chiweenie have?	2-6 puppies	2-4 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu vs Chiweenie 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 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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. 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	Not recognized by any clubs.

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