Pointer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

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

Pointer vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1650 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Pointer
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
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Entropion
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Demodectic mange
Cherry eye
Chondrodysplasia
Cysts
Neurotrophic osteopathy
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Pointer
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Lemon
Lemon
Lemon and White
Lemon and White
Liver
Liver
Liver and White
Liver and White
Orange
Orange
Orange and White
Orange and White
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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