English Springer Spaniel
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
English Springer Spaniel vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare English Springer Spaniel 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
English Springer Spaniel
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
50 – 51 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
16 – 25 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
4/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
English Springer Spaniel
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Medium
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Summary
About English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium, athletic gundog with a feathered, weather‑resistant coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, affectionate and people‑oriented, it requires 1.5–2 hours of daily mental and physical exercise. Generally healthy, active, and suited to engaged, outdoorsy homes.
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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