Australian Shepherd vs Lapponian Herder
Compare Australian Shepherd and Lapponian Herder: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
Lapponian Herder
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Lapponian Herder
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
46 – 58 cm
42 – 54 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
14 – 18 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
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
Lapponian Herder
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
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 Lapponian Herder
Medium, athletic reindeer herding dog of the Sámi, built for stamina and harsh weather with a dense double coat and varied colors. Intelligent, vocal, watchful, and independent yet sensitive, it needs calm, consistent training and plenty of physical and mental activity.
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