Shiba Inu vs Australian Terrier
Compare Shiba Inu and Australian Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Shiba Inu
VS
Australian Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Shiba Inu
Australian Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
36 – 42 cm
21 – 25 cm
Weight
7 – 11 kg
5 – 7 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
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
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
Australian Terrier
Great with kids
Tiny
Summary
About Shiba Inu
Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular 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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