Australian Shepherd vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Compare Australian Shepherd and Caucasian Shepherd Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
Height
46 – 58 cm
62 – 85 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
45 – 85 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
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
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Giant
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.
About Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Large, powerful livestock guardian from the Caucasus, bred to protect flocks and property. Big, heavily coated, weatherproof dog, deeply loyal to its family but wary and territorial with strangers. Independent, strong‑willed, needs experienced handling, early training, space and secure fencing.
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