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Australian Cattle Dog vs Australian Shepherd
📊 Side-by-side stats
35-50 lbs
Weight
40-65 lbs
17-20 in
Height
18-23 in
12-16 yrs
Lifespan
12-15 yrs
$800-$2,500
Purchase Price
$600-$2,000
$1,000-$1,800
Annual Cost
$1,000-$1,800
⭐ Ratings compared
⚡ Energy Level
5 : 5
🧹 Shedding
3 : 4
✂️ Grooming Needs
2 : 3
👶 Kid Friendly
3 : 4
🏢 Apartment Friendly
1 : 1
🛡️ Guard Dog
4 : 3
🎓 Trainability
5 : 5
✅ Choose the Australian Cattle Dog if...
- 🐾less hair around the house matters to you - it sheds less than the Australian Shepherd
- 🐾you want lighter coat upkeep than the Australian Shepherd demands
- 🐾you want the sharper watchdog of the pair
✅ Choose the Australian Shepherd if...
- 🐾kids are part of the household - it's the more patient family dog of this pair