Australian Shepherd vs Shiba Inu
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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Shiba Inu
Non-Sporting Group
Alert, agile, and independent dogs with fox-like features
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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: Shiba Inu
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Energy Level
High/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
Non-Sporting Group
Size
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Size
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Weight
40-65 pounds
Weight
17-23 pounds
Height
18-23 inches
Height
13.5-16.5 inches
Life Expectancy
N/A
Life Expectancy
N/A
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Temperament & Personality
Temperament
SmartWork-orientedExuberantVersatileLoyal
Temperament
IndependentAlertBoldConfidentLoyal
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
High
Exercise Needs
N/A
Exercise Needs
N/A
Grooming
N/A
Grooming
N/A
Training
N/A
Training
N/A
Shedding
Moderate
Shedding
Heavy Seasonal
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