Australian Shepherd vs Icelandic Sheepdog
Compare Australian Shepherd and Icelandic Sheepdog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
Icelandic Sheepdog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Icelandic Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
46 – 58 cm
41 – 46 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
10 – 14 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
13 – 17 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
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
Icelandic Sheepdog
High Energy
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 Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is Iceland’s only native spitz‑type herder, medium‑small, sturdy, and agile with a curled tail and thick double coat in varied colors. Cheerful, social, and vocal, it thrives on daily exercise, close family involvement, gentle training, and regular grooming.
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