English Toy Terrier
VS
Miniature American Shepherd
English Toy Terrier vs Miniature American Shepherd
Compare English Toy 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
English Toy Terrier
Miniature American Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
33 – 46 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
9 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
11 – 14 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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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