Australian Shepherd vs German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Compare Australian Shepherd and German Spitz – Mittelspitz: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
46 – 58 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
13 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Great with Kids
High Energy
Small
Summary
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
About German Spitz – Mittelspitz
Medium German Spitz with a square, compact build, dense double coat and plumed tail over the back. Alert, vocal watchdog yet affectionate and people‑oriented, needing companionship, training, mental stimulation and regular grooming. Generally robust, long‑lived, and active.
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