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Name	Miniature Australian Shepherd	McNab	Mudi
Origins	United States	United States	Hungary
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	381	398	486
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd	McNab Herding Dog McNab Sheepdog McNab Border Collie	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or McNab? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi weight comparison:	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 35-65 lbs (16-30 kg), Female: 30-50 lbs (14-23 kg)	18-29 pounds (8-13 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 35-65 lbs (23 kg), Female: 30-50 lbs (18.5 kg)	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi height comparison:	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	Male: 18-25 inches (45-64 cm), Female: 16-21 inches (40-54 cm)	15-19 inches (38-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (54.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47 cm)	17 inches (43 cm)

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$300-$500	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi?	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The McNab is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi intelligence:	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi trainability comparison.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	McNab dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Mudi dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	McNab dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Mudi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	McNab dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Mudi dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Protective Friendly Obedient Sociable Hard Working Mannered	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Lively Gentle Watchful Companionable Adaptable Guarding Keen to Work
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Miniature 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.	Mudi dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi?	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: McNab dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Mudi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi social needs comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	McNab dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Mudi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	McNab dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Mudi dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	McNab 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. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: McNabs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi?	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The McNab rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi?	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 Australian 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 McNab 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 Mudi indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ McNab bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mudi 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The McNab has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	McNab dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mudi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The McNab is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi health problems comparison:	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Primary Lens Luxation	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The McNab should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Mudi should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Australian Shepherd, McNab and Mudi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of McNab: 14 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi?	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. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi energy level comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	McNab dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Mudi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	McNab dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Mudi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	McNab dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Mudi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi?	1 to 2 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.	1 to 1.5 cups 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? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The McNab has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Mudi has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi coat comparison:	Feathered	Smooth	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short
Colors What are the original Miniature Australian Shepherd, McNab and Mudi color?	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Black White Brown Tricolor	Black Gray White Brown Fawn Blue-Grey Black Merle Ash coloured (blue grey)
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi grooming comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The McNab requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Mudi requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi? Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	McNab dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mudi dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi 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, Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The McNab has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The McNab is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mudi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Good With Comparison

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi 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: Miniature Australian Shepherd or McNab or Mudi? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi?	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really McNab breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mudi 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.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd and McNab and Mudi have?	2-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs McNab vs Mudi Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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 What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No data available

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