Border Terrier vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Border Terrier and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Border Terrier
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Border Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
28 – 40 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
13 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
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
Border Terrier
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Tiny
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Border Terrier
Small, sturdy terrier originally bred on the England–Scotland border to hunt foxes. Affectionate, bonded to family, yet independent with strong prey drive. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise, secure fencing, and kind training. Wiry, weather-resistant coat needs brushing and occasional hand stripping.
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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