Chinese Crested Dog vs Australian Terrier
Compare Chinese Crested Dog and Australian Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Chinese Crested Dog
VS
Australian Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Chinese Crested Dog
Australian Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 33 cm
21 – 25 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
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
Chinese Crested Dog
Great with kids
Low grooming
Tiny
Australian Terrier
Great with kids
Tiny
Summary
About Chinese Crested Dog
The Chinese Crested Dog is a fine‑boned toy breed, either hairless with silky crest and furnishings or Powder Puff with a soft full coat. Affectionate and people‑oriented, they train well with gentle methods, need protection and care for skin or coat, and moderate daily exercise.
About Australian Terrier
The Australian Terrier is a small, sturdy working terrier with a harsh, weatherproof coat and soft topknot. Bred in Australia as a vermin controller and companion, it is confident, lively, people‑oriented, a devoted watchdog, needing moderate exercise and regular, simple grooming.
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