Miniature American Shepherd
VS
Tibetan Spaniel
Miniature American Shepherd vs Tibetan Spaniel
Compare Miniature American Shepherd and Tibetan Spaniel 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
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
33 – 46 cm
24 – 25 cm
Weight
9 – 14 kg
4 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Tibetan Spaniel
Great with kids
Easy to train
Tiny
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 Tibetan Spaniel
Small but sturdy Tibetan companion dog, about 9–15 lb, with a silky double coat, mane-like ruff, and plumed tail. Alert yet not yappy when trained, cat-like in independence, deeply attached to family, good with respectful children, adaptable to city or country with moderate exercise and grooming.
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