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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Miniature American Shepherd
Origins	Finland	United States	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd breeds.	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Mini Aussie Mini Aussie Shepherd Mini Australian Shepherd Miniature Aussie Shepherd North American Shepherd North American Miniature Australian Shepherd	Ameri Mini American North American Shepherd
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Small Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	25 pounds (11 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd height comparison:	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$1000-$2000	$900-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	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.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is easiest to train?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most alert?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most protective?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd? Compare temperaments.	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Energetic Intelligent Loyal Devoted
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: 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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd 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

Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund 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 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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which uses mouth most during play?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:	No data available	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	No data available

Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 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 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. What colors are available?	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Black Blue White Merle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which drools least?	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fluffy	Feathered	Smooth
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. 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. See more.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Finnish Lapphund or Miniature Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

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

Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. 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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Miniature American Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most military use?	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most puppies?	2-9 puppies	2-6 puppies	2-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. What's recommended?	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Finnish Lapphund, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Miniature American Shepherd. Which has most recognition?	No data available	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	No data available

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