Australian Cattle Dog vs Rottweiler
Compare Australian Cattle Dogs to Rottweilers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-11 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Australia
Germany
Origin Year
1840 AD
100 AD
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
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
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
8-11 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Australian Cattle Dog
Rottweiler
