Bearded Collie vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Bearded Collie and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bearded Collie
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Bearded Collie
Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
51 – 56 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
4/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
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
Bearded Collie
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively Scottish herding dog with a shaggy double coat, bright eyes, and an agile build. Affectionate, intelligent, and sensitive, it needs plenty of daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming. Generally healthy, it often lives 12–14 years or more.
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.
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