Breed comparison
Miniature American Shepherd vs Treeing Walker Coonhound
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Miniature American Shepherd
5Affection with family5
5Good with young children5
5Good with other dogs5
3Openness to strangers3
4Playfulness4
5Energy level5
5Trainability5
5Mental stimulation needs5
4Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective3
3Barking4
3Shedding3
3Coat grooming1
2Drooling3
The biggest differences
- Coat grooming: the Miniature American Shepherd scores 3 out of 5, the Treeing Walker Coonhound 1.
They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, good with other dogs, openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Miniature American Shepherd if you want a quieter dog. Pick the Treeing Walker Coonhound if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close.
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.