Active
Curious
Playful
Adventurous
Funny
Loving
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Active
Friendly
Intelligent
Loving
Affectionate
Good-natured
Protective

Affenpoos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Australian Shepherds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Avoid Affenpoos as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Choose an Australian Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

United States

United States

Poodle and Affenpinscher

Basque Shepherd

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America

1990s

1800s

An Affenpoo can have a litter of 2-4 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Australian Shepherd can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
CEA
Von Willebrand's Disease

Cataracts

Distichiasis
Deafness
OCD
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Eye
Hip
Knee
Blood Test
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood
Hearing

Affenpoos are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Australian Shepherds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Affenpoo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Australian Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Affenpoos require minimal physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Australian Shepherds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Affenpoos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Australian Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Affenpoos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Australian Shepherd dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Affenpoos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Australian Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Affenpoos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Australian Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Affenpoos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Australian Shepherds make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Affenpoos are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Australian Shepherds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Affenpoos are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Australian Shepherds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Affenpoos are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Australian Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Affenpoos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Australian Shepherds are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Affenpoos are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The Australian Shepherd is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.