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Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Comparison - Dog breed selector: English Collie or Ameri or Bassotto? Find the right dog for you

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Name Rough Collie Miniature American Shepherd Dachshund
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund breeds.
English Collie
Lassie Dog
Long-Haired Collie
Scottish Collie
Collie
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Bassotto
Sausage Dog
Tekkel
Tekkel Doxie
Weenie Dog
Worshond
Teckel
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which breed is the largest?
Large Small
Medium
Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg) Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) 25 pounds (11 kg) Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund? Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund height comparison:
Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Find price differences between these breeds.
$400-$600 $900-$1000 $500-$700
Availability
Which is easier to get, Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund?
Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Dachshund is quite easy to get.

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which breed ranks highest?
Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
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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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which is easiest to train?
Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Dachshund dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which breed is most alert?
Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Dachshund dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which breed is most protective?
Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Dachshund dogs are average defenders.
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Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund? Compare temperaments.
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Playful
Stubborn
Courageous
Devoted
Lively
Clever
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Rough Collie 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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund?
High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Dachshund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund social needs comparison:
Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Dachshund dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Rough Collie 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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Dachshund 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?
Rough Collie 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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Dachshund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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A lot: Dachshund is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which breed is most playful?
The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. 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 Rough Collie 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.
Apartment-friendly dog the Dachshund breed.

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which breed is most flexible?
Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Dachshund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund?
Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Dachshund 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.

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Dachshund bite force: Weak.

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which breed lives longest?
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Dachshund: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Rough Collie 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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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which has fewer health issues?
The Rough Collie 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.
The Dachshund 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 Rough Collie 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.
Average
The Dachshund should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Collie Eye Anomaly
Gray Collie Syndrome
No data available Legg-perthes Disease
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Deafness
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Acanthosis Nigricans
Baldness
Canine Diabetes Mellitus
Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Narcolepsy

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which breed is most active?
Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Dachshund dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Dachshund dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund?
Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dachshund dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Rough Collie 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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High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which needs most food?
2 to 3 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. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. What colors are available?
White
Sable
Merle
Black & White & Tan
Blue & Merle
Blue & Merle & White
Sable & White
White & Merle
Black
Blue
White
Merle
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Silver
Brown
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which requires most maintenance?
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which drools least?
The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Dachshund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

Low 🔽

The Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Rough
Soft
Thick
Straight
Harsh
Furry
Smooth Fine
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd or Dachshund? Rough Collie or Miniature American Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Dachshund dogs shed none to minimal.
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Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Good With Comparison

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

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. 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 Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Rough Collie 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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Not really

Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. 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 Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. 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.

Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which has most puppies?
4-8 puppies 2-6 puppies 4-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. 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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Rough Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Dachshund Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Rough Collie, Miniature American Shepherd, and Dachshund. Which has most recognition?
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
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
Canadian Canine Registry

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