Chihuahua vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Chihuahua and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Chihuahua
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Chihuahua
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
15 – 25 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
1 – 3 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 18 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
2/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
5/5
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
Chihuahua
Low grooming
Tiny
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a tiny yet sturdy companion dog, usually 1.5–3 kg with an apple-shaped head and large eyes. Found in smooth or long coats in many colors, it is devoted, alert, and bold. It needs daily walks, training, close companionship, and good health and dental care to thrive.
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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