Kooikerhondje vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

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

Kooikerhondje vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Height
14-16 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
20-40 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Netherlands
United States
Origin Year
1971 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Average
Personality
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Von willebrand's disease
Luxating patella
Epilepsy
Kidney issues
Hereditary necrotising myelopathy
Myositis
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Kooikerhondje
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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