Jack Russell Terrier vs Australian Cattle Dog
Compare Jack Russell Terrier and Australian Cattle Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Jack Russell Terrier
VS
Australian Cattle Dog
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Jack Russell Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
3 – Terriers
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
25 – 30 cm
43 – 51 cm
Weight
5 – 6 kg
15 – 22 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
5/5
3/5
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
Jack Russell Terrier
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Low Grooming
Easy to Train
Tiny
Australian Cattle Dog
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier: small, sturdy, energetic fox-hunting terrier with bold, intelligent nature. Needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise plus mental work. Predominantly white, three coat types, strong digging and prey drive. Affectionate with family but demanding and unsuited to very sedentary homes.
About Australian Cattle Dog
Medium, muscular Australian working dog bred to drive cattle over long distances. Known for blue or red speckled double coat, pricked ears and alert expression. Highly intelligent, energetic, loyal and wary of strangers; needs extensive daily exercise, mental work and consistent positive training.
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