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Name	Australian Cattle Dog	Cavapoo	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Australia	Australia	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Red Heeler Queensland Heeler	Cavoodle	Little Blue Dog Aussie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	Medium	Small Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Cavapoo? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd weight comparison:	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	12-24 pounds (5.4-11 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	18 pounds (5.7.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	11-18 inches (28-45 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$1200-$1800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd intelligence:	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Cavapoo is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd trainability comparison.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Cavapoo dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cavapoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Cavapoo dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Aggressive	Loving Intelligent Gentle	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd?	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Cavapoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Cavapoo dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Cattle Dog is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Cavapoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Cavapoo dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Cavapoos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd?	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Cavapoo barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Cavapoo breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cavapoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Cavapoo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Australian Shepherd dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Cavapoo bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Australian Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Cavapoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Cavapoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd?	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Deafness	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Australian Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Cavapoo should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Cattle Dog, Cavapoo and Australian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Cavapoo: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Cattle Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cavapoo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd energy level comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cavapoo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cavapoo dogs have an average exercise need.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cavapoo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cavapoo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd coat comparison:	Dense	Curly Wavy Straight	Feathered
Colors What are the original Australian Cattle Dog, Cavapoo and Australian Shepherd color?	Red Blue Speckled Mottled	Black Cream White Sable Tricolor Chestnut Apricot Red sable Phantom	Black Red Blue Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Cavapoo requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or {name3 shedding:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cavapoo dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cavapoo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cavapoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Cavapoo dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cavapoo dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cavapoo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cavapoo dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cavapoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd?	Yes Australian Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Cavapoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cavapoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Cattle Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cavapoos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Cattle Dog or Cavapoo or Australian Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd?	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Cavapoo breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Cattle Dog and Cavapoo and Australian Shepherd have?	1-7 puppies, average 5	2-8 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Cavapoo vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1980 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America

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