Australian Shepherd vs Boykin Spaniel
Compare Australian Shepherds to Boykin Spaniels. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
14-18 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
25-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1900 AD
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Boykin Spaniel
