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Name	Miniature Australian Shepherd	Yorkipoo	Goldendoodle
Origins	United States	United States	United States Canada
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs
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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	No data available	Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Cross Breed

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? Which is the smallest dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	Medium	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Yorkipoo? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle weight comparison:	20–40 pounds (9-18 kg)	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	10.5 pounds (5 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height Which is taller, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle height comparison:	13–18 inches (33-46 cm)	7-8 inches (18-20 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	7.5 inches (19 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$500-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Yorkipoo is easier than average to get.	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 Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle intelligence:	Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Yorkipoo 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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle trainability comparison.	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs are easy to train. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are very 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 Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? 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.	Yorkipoo dogs are average defenders. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Companionable	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable
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.	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 Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle?	Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Yorkipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle social needs comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Goldendoodle 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.	Yorkipoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Yorkipoo 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.	Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle playfulness comparison:	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Yorkipoo is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle?	Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Yorkipoo is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkipoo breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle 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.	Yorkipoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	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 Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkipoo bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle mouthiness comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle?	The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Yorkipoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle health problems comparison:	Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Juvenile Cataracts Iris Coloboma	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Portosystemic Liver Shunt Atopic Dermatitis Hyperplastic Dermatosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
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 Yorkipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Miniature Australian Shepherd, Yorkipoo and Goldendoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Yorkipoo: 12 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle?	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.	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 Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle energy level comparison:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Yorkipoo dogs are high-energy dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Yorkipoo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Goldendoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Yorkipoo dogs don't need too much sleep.	Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three 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 Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Yorkipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle coat comparison:	Feathered	Curly Silky Soft Straight	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight
Colors What are the original Miniature Australian Shepherd, Yorkipoo and Goldendoodle color?	Red Red Merle White & Black & Tan Blue Merle	Black Gray Tan Red Cream White Silver Sable Chocolate Apricot	Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle grooming comparison:	Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Yorkipoo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or {name3 shedding:	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Yorkipoo dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.	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 Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle?	Medium ⏺ The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Yorkipoo has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Yorkipoo dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Yorkipoo dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Yorkipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Miniature Australian Shepherd or Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Yorkipoo dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle?	Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Yorkipoo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle?	Yes Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Yorkipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Goldendoodle 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.	Yorkipoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo or Goldendoodle? 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle?	Not really Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Yorkipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle 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 Yorkipoo and Goldendoodle have?	2-6 puppies	3-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Yorkipoo vs Goldendoodle 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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	America's Pet Registry American Canine Association, Inc.	Not recognized by any clubs.	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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