Australian Shepherd vs American Foxhound
Compare Australian Shepherd and American Foxhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
American Foxhound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
American Foxhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
46 – 58 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
27 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 16 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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 Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
American Foxhound
Large
Summary
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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