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Name	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Beagle	Jack Russell Terrier
Origins	United States	England	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	381	6	78
Reviews	1	7	2
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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	English Beagle	Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$500-$800	$700-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Jack Russell Terrier is quite easy to get.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	Medium	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Beagle? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier weight comparison:	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	11-18 pounds (5-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	14.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier height comparison:	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	8-15 inches (20-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	11.5 inches (29 cm)

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense	Rough
Colors What are the original Miniature Australian Shepherd, Beagle and Jack Russell Terrier color?	Blue Merle Red Merle Red White & Black & Tan	Tan Red Tricolor White Black	Tan White Black
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Jack Russell Terrier doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Australian Shepherds shed moderately. See more.	Beagles shed moderately. See more.	Jack Russell Terriers 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: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective	Friendly Independent Lively Sweet Gentle Intelligent Loving	Alert Courageous Independent Cheerful Energetic Stubborn
Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier intelligence:	Smart: Miniature Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Jack Russell Terrier is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier trainability comparison.	Miniature Australian Shepherds are very easy to train. See more.	Beagles are easy to train. See more.	Jack Russell Terriers are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Playfulness Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Jack Russell Terrier is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherds 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.	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: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Beagles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Jack Russell Terriers 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 Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier social needs comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherds are a social breed. See more.	Beagles need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Jack Russell Terriers need for social interaction is average. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Jack Russell Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beagles are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Jack Russell Terriers are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Beagles can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Jack Russell Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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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 Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Jack Russell Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Jack Russell Terrier bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Beagles have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Jack Russell Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Beagles have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Jack Russell Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Miniature Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Beagles have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Jack Russell Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	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 recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Jack Russell Terrier breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Miniature Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Jack Russell Terriers 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 Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	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.	Beagles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagles are stranger-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Beagles are generally with other pets.	Jack Russell Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Beagles are average friendly towards cats.	Jack Russell Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	Miniature Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Beagles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Jack Russell Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagles are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Jack Russell Terriers 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 Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Jack Russell Terrier is not the best dog breed 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.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Jack Russell Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier Health Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Jack Russell Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier health problems comparison:	Drug Sensitivity Glaucoma Iris Coloboma Juvenile Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia	Beagle Dwarfism Cherry Eye Chinese Beagle Syndrome Distichiasis Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Deafness Glaucoma Legg-perthes Disease Lens Luxation Patellar Luxation
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 Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Jack Russell Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Australian Shepherd, Beagle and Jack Russell Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Jack Russell Terrier: 14 years
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Hypoallergenic Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier energy level comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherds are high-energy dogs.	Beagles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Jack Russell Terriers are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.	Beagles need quite a lot of exercise.	Jack Russell Terriers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	Miniature Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Beagles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Jack Russell Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot
Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 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? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Jack Russell Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Jack Russell Terrier has an average 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 Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Jack Russell Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Beagle or Jack Russell Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier?	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Jack Russell Terrier breed usually likes 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 Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier 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 Beagle and Jack Russell Terrier have?	2-6 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-8 puppies
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle vs Jack Russell Terrier 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 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2012 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club 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 United Kennel Club	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 United Kennel Club Irish Kennel Club Club Espanol De Terriers Jack Russell Terrier Club Of America

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