Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Teacup Australian Shepherd	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Australian Shepherd
Origins	United States	United States	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	499	381	17
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Other Names	Toy Aussie, Toy Blue Dog	Mini Australian Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd, Mini Australian Shepherd, Miniature Aussie Shepherd, North American Shepherd, Mini Aussie, Mini Aussie Shepherd	Aussie, Little Blue Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	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
Price	$700-$800	$1000-$2000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd

Size	Small	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 8-18 pounds (4-8 kg), Female: 7-17 pounds (3.5-7.5 kg)	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 13 pounds (6 kg), Female: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm)	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Hair & Care - Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd

Coat	Feathered	Feathered	Feathered
Colors	Red Blue Merle Black	Blue Merle Red Merle Red White & Black & Tan	Red Blue Merle Black
Grooming	Average: The Teacup Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Teacup Australian Shepherds shed moderately.	Miniature Australian Shepherds shed moderately.	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd

Good With - Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd

Stranger Friendly	Teacup Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Teacup Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Teacup Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Teacup Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Teacup Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Miniature Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Teacup Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Teacup Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Teacup Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Miniature Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Teacup Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd

Health Issues	The Teacup Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
Health Problems	No set	Drug Sensitivity Glaucoma Iris Coloboma Juvenile Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	10-13 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Teacup Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Teacup Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.	Miniature Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Teacup Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Miniature Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Teacup Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Miniature Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Teacup Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Teacup Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Teacup Australian Shepherd vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	2-6 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Temperament	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Teacup Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.	Smart: Miniature Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Teacup Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Teacup Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Teacup Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Miniature Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Teacup Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Teacup Australian Shepherds are a social breed.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are a social breed.	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Teacup Australian Shepherd rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Teacup Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Teacup Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Teacup Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Teacup Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Miniature Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Teacup Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Teacup Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Miniature Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Teacup Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Teacup Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Teacup Australian Shepherds 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.	Miniature Australian Shepherds 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 Shepherds 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.
Fighting 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.