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Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Petite Goldendoodle or Mini Aussie or Ameri? Find the right dog for you

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Name Petite Goldendoodle Miniature Australian Shepherd Miniature American Shepherd
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Group Designer Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
No data available Mini Aussie
Mini Aussie Shepherd
Mini Australian Shepherd
Miniature Aussie Shepherd
North American Shepherd
North American Miniature Australian Shepherd
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd breed type comparison:
Cross Breed Purebred Purebred

Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Medium Medium Small
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature Australian Shepherd? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd weight comparison:
20-50 pounds (9-23 kg) 20–40 pounds (9-18 kg) 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
35 pounds (16 kg) 30 pounds (13.5 kg) 25 pounds (11 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd height comparison:
16-22 inches (41-56 cm) 13–18 inches (33-46 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
19 inches (48.5 cm) 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $1000-$2000 $900-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Frequent: The Petite Goldendoodle is easier than average to get.
Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd intelligence:
Outstanding: Petite Goldendoodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd trainability comparison.
Petite Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Petite Goldendoodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Petite Goldendoodle dogs are average defenders.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trainable
Faithful
Trustworthy
Instinctual
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?
High: Petite Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:
Petite Goldendoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Petite Goldendoodle dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Petite Goldendoodle 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.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd playfulness comparison:
The Petite Goldendoodle is a highly playful breed.
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The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?
Average: The Petite Goldendoodle barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Apartment-friendly dog the Petite Goldendoodle breed.
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 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 American Shepherd indoors.

Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Petite Goldendoodle 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.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Petite Goldendoodle 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.

Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Petite Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Petite Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd mouthiness comparison:
Petite Goldendoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?
Petite Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Addison's Disease
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Juvenile Cataracts
Iris Coloboma
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Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Petite Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Petite Goldendoodle, Miniature Australian Shepherd and Miniature American Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Petite Goldendoodle: 15 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd energy level comparison:
Petite Goldendoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Petite Goldendoodle dogs need a lot of exercises.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Petite Goldendoodle 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.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
3 to 4 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. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Petite Goldendoodle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd coat comparison:
Dense
Curly
Silky
Wavy
Thick
Shiny
Straight
Feathered Smooth
Colors
What are the original Petite Goldendoodle, Miniature Australian Shepherd and Miniature American Shepherd color?
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Golden
Beige
Light
Apricot
Red
Red Merle
White & Black & Tan
Blue Merle
Black
Blue
White
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Petite Goldendoodle requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Petite Goldendoodle dogs are low shedders.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?

Medium

The Petite Goldendoodle has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

Medium

The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Petite Goldendoodle is an average drooler.
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The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Petite Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
Petite Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Petite Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Petite Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Petite Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?
Yes
Petite Goldendoodle 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
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Petite Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Petite Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Petite Goldendoodle or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?

Yes

Petite Goldendoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

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

Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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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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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.

Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Petite Goldendoodle and Miniature Australian Shepherd and Miniature American Shepherd have?
5-10 puppies 2-6 puppies 2-6 puppies

Petite Goldendoodle vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd 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 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available America's Pet Registry
American Canine Association, Inc.
No data available

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