Australian Cattle Dog vs Medium Poodle
Compare Australian Cattle Dog and Medium Poodle: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Cattle Dog
VS
Medium Poodle
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Cattle Dog
Medium Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
43 – 51 cm
34 – 45 cm
Weight
15 – 22 kg
7 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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
Medium Poodle
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
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 Medium Poodle
Medium Poodles are medium‑sized, athletic dogs with a curly, low‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Highly intelligent and easy to train, they are lively outside but calm indoors. Affectionate, people‑focused, and versatile, they excel in family life and many dog sports.
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