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Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chuksha or Ameri or Sheepdog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Siberian Husky Miniature American Shepherd Border Collie
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie breeds.
Chuksha
Husky
Icee
Sibe
Chukcha
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Sheepdog
Scotch Sheep Dog
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Small
Medium
Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg) Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) 25 pounds (11 kg) Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Siberian Husky or Miniature American Shepherd or Border Collie? Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie height comparison:
Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm) Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds.
$700-$1200 $900-$1000 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Siberian Husky or Miniature American Shepherd or Border Collie?
Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest?
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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Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train?
Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Border Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert?
Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective?
Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments.
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Responsive
Loyal
Tenacious
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Border Collie 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: Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie?
High: Siberian Husky 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: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie social needs comparison:
Siberian Husky 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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Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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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Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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.
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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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Border Collie 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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Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful?
The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Border Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.
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 recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible?
Siberian Husky 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.
Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Siberian Husky or Miniature American Shepherd or Border Collie?
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.
Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Low 🔽

The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which uses mouth most during play?
Siberian Husky 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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Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers cold weather
The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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 cold weather conditions
The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues?
The Siberian Husky 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 Border Collie 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 Siberian Husky 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 Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Corneal Dystrophy
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active?
Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Siberian Husky or Miniature American Shepherd or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Siberian Husky or Miniature American Shepherd or Border Collie?
Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Siberian Husky 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 Border Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 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. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Red
White
Sable
Agouti
Black
Blue
White
Merle
Black
Tan
Red
Sable
Brindle
Lilac
Gold
Seal
White & Red
Slate
Sable Merle
Black & White
Tricolor
Blue merle
Blue merle-tricolor
Slate merle
Red merle
Saddleback Sable
White & Blue
White & Blue Merle
White & Red Merle
White Ticked
White & Gold
White & Sable
White & Seal
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Siberian Husky 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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Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which drools least?
The Siberian Husky 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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The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

Medium

The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fluffy Smooth Dense
Feathered
Straight
Short
Moderately Long
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. 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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Siberian Husky or Miniature American Shepherd or Border Collie? Siberian Husky or Miniature American Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Siberian Husky dogs shed above average.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Border Collie dogs shed moderately.
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Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Good With Comparison

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

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

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

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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Yes

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

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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. 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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Siberian Husky 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

Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. 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 Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. Which has most military use?

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

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.

Siberian Husky vs Miniature American Shepherd vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison

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

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Siberian Husky, Miniature American Shepherd, and Border Collie. 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
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
The American Int. Border Collie Registry
The American Border Collie Association

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