Australian Cattle Dog vs Pointer
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Pointers.
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1650 AD
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Australian Cattle Dog
Pointer
