Blue Lacy vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Blue Lacy to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Blue Lacies and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Blue Lacy vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
16-20 Years
13-15 Years
Height
18-25 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
25-50 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1858 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium to High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
16-20 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Color-dilution alopecia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Blue Lacy
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Blue
Blue
Red
Red
Tricolored
Tricolored
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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