Australian Cattle Dog vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Australian Cattle Dogs to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1819 AD
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-15 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Australian Cattle Dog
Jack Russell Terrier
