Australian Shepherd vs Flat-coated Retriever

Compare the Australian Shepherd to the Flat-coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Shepherds and Flat-coated Retrievers.

Australian Shepherd vs Flat-Coated Retriever

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

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General Details

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-15 Years

8-10 Years

Height

18-23 Inches

22-24½ Inches

Weight

40-65 Pounds

55-80 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Origin Country

United States

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1840 AD

1859 AD

Temperament

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

None

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Average

Above Average

Personality

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Apartment

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

20-75 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Energy Level

High to Very High

High

Exercise Required

High

High to Very High

Top Running Speed

25 MPH

24 MPH

Strength

High

Grooming Needs

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Medium

Drool

Low

None to Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Breed Instincts

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Below Average

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Fighting

None

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

Herding

Above Average

Below Average

Hunting

Below Average

Above Average

Protection

Below Average

Remove Vermin

None

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Below Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Average Lifespan

12-15 Years

8-10 Years

Health Concerns

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

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

Cancer

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Coat Texture

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium to Long

Medium

Coat Coloring

Australian Shepherd

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Colors

Red Merle