Miniature American Shepherd vs Field Spaniel
Compare Miniature American Shepherd and Field Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Miniature American Shepherd
VS
Field Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Miniature American Shepherd
Field Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
33 – 46 cm
43 – 46 cm
Weight
9 – 14 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
11 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
2/5
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
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Small
Field Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Field Spaniel
Medium, athletic gundog with a glossy, feathered coat and dark, expressive eyes. Calm yet enthusiastic, deeply attached to family and often sensitive. Needs kind, consistent training, regular exercise, and mental work. Still relatively rare, valued by dedicated enthusiasts.
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