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Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Silken or Mini Aussie or Little Blue Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Silken Windhound Miniature Australian Shepherd Australian Shepherd
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Group Hunting Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd breeds.
Silken Mini Aussie
Mini Aussie Shepherd
Mini Australian Shepherd
Miniature Aussie Shepherd
North American Shepherd
North American Miniature Australian Shepherd
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.
Female: 22-45 pounds (10-20 kg), Male: 33-55 pounds (15-25 kg) 20–40 pounds (9-18 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Female: 33.5 pounds (15 kg), Male: 44 pounds (20 kg) 30 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Silken Windhound or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:
18-23.5 inches (46-60 cm) 13–18 inches (33-46 cm) Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
18-23.5 inches (53 cm) 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

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

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which is easiest to train?
Silken Windhound dogs are easy to train.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most alert?
Silken Windhound dogs are not the best watchdogs.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most protective?
Silken Windhound dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Loving
Friendly
Affectionate
Trusting
Companionable
Familiar
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd?
Average to High: Silken Windhound dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:
Silken Windhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Silken Windhound is strong enough to escape from home.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Silken Windhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Silken Windhound rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Silken Windhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Very house-friendly dog the Silken Windhound breed.
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 Australian Shepherd indoors.

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?
Silken Windhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Silken Windhound or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian 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.
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.

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which has lowest bite risk?

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The Silken Windhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

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The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which uses mouth most during play?
Silken Windhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Silken Windhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?
16-20 years
The average lifespan of Silken Windhound: 18 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Silken Windhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?
Silken Windhounds 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.
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Silken Windhound 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.
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:
No data available Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Juvenile Cataracts
Iris Coloboma
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which breed is most active?
Silken Windhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Silken Windhound or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Silken Windhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Silken Windhound or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd?
Silken Windhound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low: The Silken Windhound has good luck with genetics.
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Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2.5 cups 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. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Tan
Red
White
Silver
Brown
Red
Red Merle
White & Black & Tan
Blue Merle
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Silken Windhound requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which drools least?
The Silken Windhound is an average drooler.
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The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Silken Windhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Silky Feathered Feathered
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Silken Windhound or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Silken Windhound or Miniature Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Silken Windhound dogs shed moderately.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

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

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian 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 Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian 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 Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Silken Windhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian 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.

Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 2-6 puppies 6-9 puppies, average 7
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Silken Windhound vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Silken Windhound, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Australian Shepherd. Which has most recognition?
No data available America's Pet Registry
American Canine Association, Inc.
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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