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Name	Australian Cattle Dog	Stabyhoun	Akita
Origins	Australia	Netherlands	Japan
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Red Heeler Queensland Heeler	Friese Stabij Stabij Stabijhoun Staby Beike	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Stabyhoun? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita weight comparison:	30-62 pounds (13-28 kg)	40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	46 pounds (20.5 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 17-20 inches (43-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)	19-21 inches (49-53 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18.5 inches (47 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$600-$800	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita?	Very frequent: The Australian Cattle Dog is quite easy to get.	Average: The Stabyhoun is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita intelligence:	Outstanding: Australian Cattle Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita trainability comparison.	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita? 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.	Stabyhoun dogs are average defenders. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Aggressive	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Obedient Loyal	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
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: Akita 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 Stabyhoun vs Akita?	Average: Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Stabyhoun dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita social needs comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs are a social breed. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Stabyhoun dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Stabyhoun dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Akita 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 Stabyhoun vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita playfulness comparison:	The Australian Cattle Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Stabyhoun is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita?	Low to Average: The Australian Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Stabyhoun rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. 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 Stabyhoun or Akita?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Australian Cattle Dog 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 Stabyhoun indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita 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.	Average: Stabyhoun dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Akita 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 Stabyhoun or Akita?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Stabyhoun 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Stabyhoun bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita 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 Stabyhoun has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita mouthiness comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita?	The Australian Cattle Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Stabyhoun is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Deafness	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Heart Disease Work-related Injuries Radius Curvus	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
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.	Average The Stabyhoun should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Cattle Dog, Stabyhoun and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Cattle Dog: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Stabyhoun: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita?	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 warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita energy level comparison:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Stabyhoun dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.	Stabyhoun dogs have an average exercise need.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Stabyhoun dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita 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: The Stabyhoun has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita coat comparison:	Dense	Silky Soft	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Australian Cattle Dog, Stabyhoun and Akita color?	Red Blue Speckled Mottled	Black White Brown Orange	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita? Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Australian Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Stabyhoun requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita? Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or {name3 shedding:	Australian Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Stabyhoun dogs shed above average. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. 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 Stabyhoun or Akita?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Stabyhoun has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita 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 Stabyhoun is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Stabyhoun dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Stabyhoun dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita 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 Stabyhoun or Akita?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Stabyhoun dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Cattle Dog or Stabyhoun or Akita?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Stabyhoun dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Akita 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 Stabyhoun or Akita?	Australian Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Stabyhoun dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akita 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 Stabyhoun vs Akita?	Yes Australian Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Stabyhoun dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Akita 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 Stabyhoun is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita 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.	Stabyhouns are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Stabyhoun or Akita? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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 Stabyhoun vs Akita?	Not really Australian Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Stabyhoun breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Akita 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita 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 Stabyhoun and Akita have?	1-7 puppies, average 5	3-5 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Australian Cattle Dog vs Stabyhoun vs Akita 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 1972 as a Working 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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