Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky

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

Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
United States
Russia
Origin Year
1840 AD
900 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
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
Above Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
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
Corneal dystrophy
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Black
Black
Black and White
Black and White
Brown
Brown
Brown and White
Brown and White
Gray and White
Gray and White
Red and White
Red and White
Tan
Tan
Tan and White
Tan and White
White
White
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