Australian Shepherd vs Lancashire Heeler
Compare Australian Shepherd and Lancashire Heeler: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
Lancashire Heeler
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Lancashire Heeler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
46 – 58 cm
23 – 30 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
5 – 8 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
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
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
Lancashire Heeler
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
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 Lancashire Heeler
Small, sturdy British farm dog, the Lancashire Heeler is energetic, intelligent and agile, with a compact, low-slung body and weatherproof black-and-tan or liver-and-tan coat. Affectionate yet independent, it needs regular training, mental stimulation and exercise, and remains a rare, vulnerable native breed.
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