Finnish Spitz vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

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

Finnish Spitz vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
15½-20 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
20-33 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Finland
United States
Origin Year
-1000 BC
1978 AD
Temperament
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Needy
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
High to Very High
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Epilepsy
Eye problems
Joint problems
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Finnish Spitz
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Gold
Gold
Red
Red
Red Gold
Red Gold
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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