Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Roman Rottweiler

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

Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Roman Rottweiler
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
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General Details
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-18 Inches
24½-30 Inches
Weight
30-40 Pounds
75-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Origin Country
United States
Italy
Origin Year
1978 AD
74 AD
Temperament
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
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
Average
Average
Personality
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Above Average
Fighting
None
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Common Health Issues
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Obesity
Back issues
Joint problems
Drooling
ACL injury
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Roman Rottweiler
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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