Australian Shepherd vs English Shepherd

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

Australian Shepherd vs English Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
18-23 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1800 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Loving
Stubborn
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-16 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
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
Progressive retinal atrophy
Collie eye anomaly
Drug sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
English Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
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