Collie vs Miniature American Shepherd
Breed Compatibility
41% Compatible
Energy Level
Collie: Regular Exercise0.6
Miniature American Shepherd: Energetic0.8
Moderately Compatible
Trainability
Collie: Easy Training0.8
Miniature American Shepherd: Eager to Please1.0
Very Compatible
Grooming Needs
Collie: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Miniature American Shepherd: Daily Brushing0.8
Moderately Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Collie/5
Miniature American Shepherd5/5
Good with Other Dogs
Collie/5
Miniature American Shepherd5/5
Good with Strangers
Collie/5
Miniature American Shepherd3/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Collie
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation issue
CEA: Collie Eye Anomaly condition
PRA: Progressive Retinal Atrophy
MDR1: Drug sensitivity mutation
Bloat: Gastric torsion risk
DM: Degenerative Myelopathy concern
Miniature American Shepherd
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
MDR1 Gene: Drug sensitivity issue
PRA: Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie Eye Anomaly: Vision defect
Epilepsy: Neurological condition
Cataracts: Vision clouding concern
Pros & Cons Comparison
Collie
Pros
Highly intelligent and trainable
Excellent family companion
Good with children
Loyal and protective
Elegant appearance
Cons
Heavy shedding
Regular grooming required
Can be vocal
Sensitive personality
Needs consistent exercise
Miniature American Shepherd
Pros
Highly intelligent and trainable
Excellent family companion
Versatile working ability
Compact size
Strong herding instincts
Cons
High exercise needs
Regular grooming required
Can be vocal
Strong herding instinct may need management
Requires consistent training
Collie Fun Fact
Lassie, the famous TV collie, was actually played by male dogs because they maintained better coats for filming!
Miniature American Shepherd Fun Fact
Despite their small size, they retain all the working abilities of their larger Australian Shepherd ancestors!
Heritage & Purpose
Collie
Origin:
Developed in Scotland's Highland regions during the 1800s, Collies served as premier sheep herding dogs, masterfully managing flocks across challenging terrains.
Miniature American Shepherd
Origin:
Developed in California during the 1960s as a smaller version of Australian Shepherds, these dogs were bred specifically for herding smaller livestock and companion work.
Special Considerations
Collie
Regular brushing needed to maintain coat condition. Exercise requirements must be met daily. Health screening for breed-specific conditions is essential.
Miniature American Shepherd
Needs regular grooming to maintain coat condition. Requires substantial exercise and mental stimulation. Health testing for MDR1 gene mutation recommended.
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