Australian Shepherd vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Australian Shepherds to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1819 AD
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High to Very High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Australian Shepherd
Jack Russell Terrier
