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Name	Papillon	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Siberian Husky
Origins	Spain France Belgium	United States	Russia
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Which is the smallest dog, Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky?	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky weight comparison:	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Which is more expensive?	$400-$600	$1000-$2000	$700-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky intelligence:	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	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.
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Trainability Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky trainability comparison.	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky behavior/temperament comparison:	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Siberian Husky 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

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky playfulness comparison:	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky?	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 Papillon 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky?	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd and Siberian Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	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 cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky?	1/4 to 1 cup 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.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky coat comparison:	Feathered	Feathered	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Papillon, Miniature Australian Shepherd and Siberian Husky color?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky grooming comparison:	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Siberian Husky 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: Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Which dog is more friendly?	Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky?	Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky?	Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky?	Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?	Yes Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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: Papillon or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Siberian Husky? 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.
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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: Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Siberian Husky 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.

Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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 Papillon and Miniature Australian Shepherd and Siberian Husky have?	2-4 puppies	2-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Papillon vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	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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