Australian Cattle Dog vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Australian Cattle Dog and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Cattle Dog
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
15 – 22 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Australian Cattle Dog
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Australian Cattle Dog
Medium, muscular Australian working dog bred to drive cattle over long distances. Known for blue or red speckled double coat, pricked ears and alert expression. Highly intelligent, energetic, loyal and wary of strangers; needs extensive daily exercise, mental work and consistent positive training.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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