American Staffordshire Terrier
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
American Staffordshire Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare American Staffordshire Terrier and Miniature American Shepherd side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
American Staffordshire Terrier
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
43 – 48 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
19 – 33 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
American Staffordshire Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Large
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Summary
About American Staffordshire Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier: muscular, medium-sized, people-focused dog with a short, easy-care coat in many colors. Affectionate, energetic, and highly trainable with consistent, positive handling. Needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, socialization, and responsible management.
About Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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