Australian Cattle Dog vs Parson Russell Terrier
Compare Australian Cattle Dog and Parson Russell Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Cattle Dog
VS
Parson Russell Terrier
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Cattle Dog
Parson Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
3 – Terriers
Height
43 – 51 cm
32 – 36 cm
Weight
15 – 22 kg
5 – 8 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
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
Parson Russell Terrier
High Energy
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 Parson Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terriers are medium‑small, long‑legged, athletic fox‑hunting terriers with smooth or broken white coats. Energetic, intelligent, bold, and affectionate, they need plenty of exercise, consistent training, mental stimulation, and clear boundaries in an active home.
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