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Name	Stabyhoun	Australian Shepherd	Finnish Lapphund
Origins	Netherlands	United States	Finland
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	328	17	173
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Friese Stabij Stabij Stabijhoun Staby Beike	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Which is the smallest dog, Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund weight comparison:	40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)
Height Which is taller, Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund height comparison:	19-21 inches (49-53 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	20 inches (51 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Average: The Stabyhoun is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Trainability Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund trainability comparison.	Stabyhoun dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Stabyhoun dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Stabyhoun dogs are average defenders. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	High: Stabyhoun dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund social needs comparison:	Stabyhoun dogs are a social breed. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Stabyhoun dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Stabyhoun dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Stabyhoun dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Stabyhoun 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.	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.

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Stabyhoun bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Stabyhoun has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund mouthiness comparison:	Stabyhoun dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	The Stabyhoun is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Heart Disease Work-related Injuries Radius Curvus	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Stabyhoun should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund lifespan comparison. How long do Stabyhoun, Australian Shepherd and Finnish Lapphund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Stabyhoun: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund energy level comparison:	Stabyhoun dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Stabyhoun dogs have an average exercise need.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Stabyhoun dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Stabyhoun has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund coat comparison:	Silky Soft	Feathered	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Stabyhoun, Australian Shepherd and Finnish Lapphund color?	Black White Brown Orange	Black Red Blue Merle	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Stabyhoun requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Stabyhoun dogs shed above average. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	Medium ⏺ The Stabyhoun has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Stabyhoun is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Stabyhoun dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is more friendly?	Stabyhoun dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Stabyhoun dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Stabyhoun dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund?	Stabyhoun dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	Yes Stabyhoun dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Stabyhoun is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Stabyhouns are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Stabyhoun or Australian Shepherd or Finnish Lapphund? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund?	Not really Stabyhoun breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Stabyhoun and Australian Shepherd and Finnish Lapphund have?	3-5 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7	2-9 puppies
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Stabyhoun vs Australian Shepherd vs Finnish Lapphund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	No data available

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