Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier

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

Australian Shepherd vs Boston Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
10-25 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1870 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
None
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
Boston 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
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Black and White
Black and White
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
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