Australian Shepherd vs American Pit Bull Terrier

Compare the Australian Shepherd to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Shepherds and American Pit Bull Terriers.

Australian Shepherd vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1898 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
None
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
None
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Distichiasis
Deafness
Collie eye anomaly
Persistent pupillary membrane
Drug sensitivity
Collie nose
Retinal detachment
Hip dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Black
Black
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black and White
Blue
Blue
Blue, White, and Tan
Blue, White, and Tan
Chocolate
Chocolate
Chocolate and Tan
Chocolate and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Fawn and White
Fawn and White
Light Fawn
Light Fawn
White
White
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