Australian Shepherd vs Chihuahua
Make an informed decision by comparing these breeds side by side
Australian Shepherd
Herding Group
Highly intelligent and versatile working dogs
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Chihuahua
Toy Group
Tiny but mighty dogs with big personalities
View Full ProfileQuick Stats: Australian Shepherd
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Energy Level
Very High/10
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Intelligence
/10
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Apartment Living
/10
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Kid Friendly
/10
Quick Stats: Chihuahua
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Energy Level
Moderate/10
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Intelligence
/10
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Apartment Living
/10
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Kid Friendly
/10
Overall Comparison
✓Best Suited For
- •All Types of Homes
!Challenges
- •No Major Challenges
✓Best Suited For
- •All Types of Homes
!Challenges
- •No Major Challenges
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Basic Information
Breed Group
Herding Group
Breed Group
Toy Group
Size
N/A
Size
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Weight
40-65 pounds
Weight
2-6 pounds
Height
18-23 inches
Height
5-8 inches
Life Expectancy
N/A
Life Expectancy
N/A
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Temperament & Personality
Temperament
SmartWork-orientedExuberantVersatileLoyal
Temperament
CharmingGracefulSassyAlertDevoted
Family Friendly
N/A
Family Friendly
N/A
Kid Friendly
N/A
Kid Friendly
N/A
Pet Friendly
N/A
Pet Friendly
N/A
Intelligence
N/A
Intelligence
N/A
Care Requirements
Energy Level
Very High
Energy Level
Moderate
Exercise Needs
N/A
Exercise Needs
N/A
Grooming
N/A
Grooming
N/A
Training
N/A
Training
N/A
Shedding
Moderate
Shedding
Light
Health & Maintenance
Health Concerns
N/A
Health Concerns
N/A
Dietary Needs
N/A
Dietary Needs
N/A
Adaptability
N/A
Adaptability
N/A
Apartment Living
N/A
Apartment Living
N/A