Icelandic Sheepdog vs Miniature American Shepherd

The biggest differences

These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.

They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, openness to strangers, trainability, mental stimulation needs, adaptability.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the Icelandic Sheepdog if you prefer a calmer dog, you want a more protective watchdog. Pick the Miniature American Shepherd if you want an energetic exercise partner, you want a quieter dog, you have other dogs.

Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.

Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.