Australian Cattle Dog vs Sheltie
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Shelties.
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1909 AD
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Australian Cattle Dog
Sheltie
