Miniature American Shepherd vs Shiba Inu – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Miniature American Shepherd	Shiba Inu
Origins	United States	Japan
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	35	45
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Other Names	North American Shepherd, Mini American, MAS, Ameri	Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-Size Dog, Japanese Shiba Inu, Shiba Ken, Shiba
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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
Price	$900-$1000	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Miniature American Shepherd vs Shiba Inu

Size	Small Medium	Medium
Weight	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)	Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg)
Avg. Weight	25 pounds (11 kg)	Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg)
Height	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Miniature American Shepherd vs Shiba Inu

Coat	Smooth	Dense
Colors	Merle Blue White Black	Tan Red Cream Sesame Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Miniature American Shepherds shed moderately.	Shiba Inus shed above average.

Characteristics - Miniature American Shepherd vs Shiba Inu

Temperament	Devoted Intelligent Energetic Loyal	Alert Confident Fearless Going Charming Faithful Keen
Intelligent Rank	Average: Miniature American Shepherd's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Shiba Inu's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Miniature American Shepherds are very easy to train.	Shiba Inus are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.	Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Shiba Inus have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Miniature American Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	Shiba Inus are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Miniature American Shepherds need for social interaction is average.	Shiba Inus need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Miniature American Shepherds are average watchdogs.	Shiba Inus are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Miniature American Shepherds are average defenders.	Shiba Inus are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Miniature American Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shiba Inus have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Miniature American Shepherds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Miniature American Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Shiba Inus 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.
Apartment Friendly	Miniature American 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.	Shiba Inus are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Miniature American Shepherds don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Shiba Inus adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.
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.

Good With - Miniature American Shepherd vs Shiba Inu

Stranger Friendly	Miniature American Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Shiba Inus are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Miniature American Shepherds are kid-friendly dogs.	Shiba Inus are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Miniature American Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Shiba Inus are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Miniature American Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Shiba Inus are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Miniature American Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Miniature American Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Shiba Inus usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Miniature American Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Shiba Inus are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shiba Inu 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.

Health Factors - Miniature American Shepherd vs Shiba Inu

Health Issues	Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Allergies Cancer Chylothorax Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Spinning
Life Expectancy	13-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Miniature American Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Shiba Inus have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Miniature American Shepherds have an average exercise need.	Shiba Inus have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Miniature American Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Shiba Inus are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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.
Stinkiness	Medium The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Shiba Inu is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Miniature American Shepherd vs Shiba Inu

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	2-6 puppies	2-4 puppies
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