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Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Comparison - Dog breed selector: Japanese Shiba Inu or Ameri or Mah Thai Lung Arn? Find the right dog for you

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Name Shiba Inu Miniature American Shepherd Thai Ridgeback
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Group Companion Dogs Working Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Japanese Shiba Inu
Japanese Small-Size Dog
Shiba
Shiba Ken
Brushwood Dog
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Mah Thai Lung Arn
Thai Dog
Mah Thai
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback? Which is the smallest dog, Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?
Medium Small
Medium
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback weight comparison:
Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg) 51-75 pounds (23-34 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg) 25 pounds (11 kg) 63 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback? Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback height comparison:
Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $900-$1000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?
Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Average: The Thai Ridgeback is a commonly available dog breed.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback intelligence:
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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback trainability comparison.
A slightly harder to train than average.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?
Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Thai Ridgeback dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Thai Ridgeback dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback? Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback behavior/temperament comparison:
Alert
Confident
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Loving
Independent
Protective
Intelligent
Loyal
Familiar
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Thai Ridgeback dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback?
Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Slightly Below Average: Thai Ridgeback dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback social needs comparison:
Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Thai Ridgeback dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home.
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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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Thai Ridgeback dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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.
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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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Thai Ridgeback dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback playfulness comparison:
Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Thai Ridgebacks, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback?
Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Thai Ridgeback rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?
Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu 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 American 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 Thai Ridgeback indoors.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Shiba Inu 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.
Thai Ridgeback dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Thai Ridgeback bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback?
The Shiba Inu 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.
Thai Ridgebacks tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Spinning
Chylothorax
No data available No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Shiba Inu 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.
Frequent
The Thai Ridgeback should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback lifespan comparison. How long do Shiba Inu, Miniature American Shepherd and Thai Ridgeback breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Thai Ridgeback: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback?
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.
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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 average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?
Recommended daily amount: 1/2 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. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Thai Ridgeback has an average risk for obesity.
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Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback coat comparison:
Dense Smooth Smooth
Colors
What are the original Shiba Inu, Miniature American Shepherd and Thai Ridgeback color?
Black
Tan
Red
Cream
Sesame
Black
Blue
White
Merle
Black
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback? Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Thai Ridgeback requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback? Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Shiba Inu dogs shed above average.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Thai Ridgeback dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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
Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback 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, Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback?

Medium

The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

Medium

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

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Thai Ridgeback dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback? Which dog is more friendly?
Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Thai Ridgeback dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?
Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Thai Ridgeback dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?
Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Thai Ridgeback dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback?
Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Thai Ridgeback dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback?
No
Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
No
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
No
Thai Ridgeback dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Thai Ridgeback is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.
Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Thai Ridgebacks are usually recommended for elderly people.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback 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.
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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: Shiba Inu or Miniature American Shepherd or Thai Ridgeback? Which is better for autism?

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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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?

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: Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback?

Not really

Shiba Inu 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

Thai Ridgeback 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.

Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback 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 Shiba Inu and Miniature American Shepherd and Thai Ridgeback have?
2-4 puppies 2-6 puppies 4-5 puppies

Shiba Inu vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Thai Ridgeback Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
No data available American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club
Foundation Stock Service

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