Border Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare the Border Terrier to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Miniature Australian Shepherds.

Border Terrier vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Unspecified
United States
Origin Year
1700 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Blue Grizzle
Red
Red
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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