Miniature American Shepherd
VS
Norrbottenspets
Miniature American Shepherd vs Norrbottenspets
Compare Miniature American Shepherd and Norrbottenspets 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
Miniature American Shepherd
Norrbottenspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
33 – 46 cm
41 – 45 cm
Weight
9 – 14 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 14 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Norrbottenspets
High energy
Easy to train
Small
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 Norrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets is a rare Nordic spitz: small to medium, athletic, with a foxlike look and curled tail. Bred in Sweden/Finland for forest bird hunting, it is vocal, alert, loyal, and reserved with strangers. Needs daily exercise, mental work, and close family involvement.
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