Australian Shepherd vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Australian Shepherd and Dutch Kooikerhondje: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
46 – 58 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
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
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Quiet
Easy to Train
Small
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 Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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