Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes Comparison – Which dog is better Aussie or Ardennes Cattle Dog?

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Name	Australian Shepherd	Bouvier des Ardennes
Origins	United States	Belgium
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Aussie, Little Blue Dog	Ardennes Cattle Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available
Price Which is cheaper, Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Australian Shepherd and Bouvier des Ardennes?	$600-$800	No data available
Availability	Very frequent	Average

Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes size comparison:	Large	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes weight comparison:	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 62–77 pounds (28–35 kg), Female: 49–62 pounds (22–28 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 62–77 pounds (28–35 kg), Female: 49–62 pounds (22–28 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 22–25 inches (55–63 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–57 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 22–25 inches (55–63 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–57 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes coat comparison:	Feathered	Double
Colors What are the original Australian Shepherd and Bouvier des Ardennes color? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes color comparison:	Red Blue Merle Black	Fawn Grey Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes grooming comparison:	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Bouvier des Ardennes requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes shedding:	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.	Bouvier des Ardenness shed above average.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes?	6-8 weeks Rarely.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective	Adaptable Obstinate Curious Playful
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes smarter? Which is best? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes intelligence:	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.	Smart: Bouvier des Ardennes's has great intelligence.
Trainability Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes trainability comparison. What's the difference between Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.	Bouvier des Ardenness are easy to train.
Playfulness Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes playfulness comparison:	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.	Bouvier des Ardenness, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Bouvier des Ardenness have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	Bouvier des Ardenness are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.	Bouvier des Ardenness need for social interaction is average.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.	Average: The Bouvier des Ardennes barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Bouvier des Ardenness are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bouvier des Ardenness are average defenders.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bouvier des Ardennes has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes mouthiness comparison:	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bouvier des Ardenness have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Wanderlust potential of the Bouvier des Ardennes is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Bouvier des Ardenness have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes?	Nem a legjobb választás Australian Shepherd, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Australian Shepherd tartása lakásban.	Nem lakásbarát kutya Bouvier des Ardennes.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bouvier des Ardenness adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes?	Australian Shepherds 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.
Fighting 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 Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Bouvier des Ardenness are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes?	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bouvier des Ardenness are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes?	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Bouvier des Ardenness are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes?	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bouvier des Ardenness are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Bouvier des Ardenness are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bouvier des Ardennes is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bouvier des Ardenness are usually recommended for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bouvier des Ardennes breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Bouvier des Ardenness are generally with other pets.
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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bouvier des Ardennes is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes health problems comparison:	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Bouvier des Ardennes should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Shepherd and Bouvier des Ardennes breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Australian Shepherd and Bouvier des Ardennes?	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes energy level comparison:	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Bouvier des Ardenness have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.	Bouvier des Ardenness have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes?	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Bouvier des Ardenness sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes? Does the Australian Shepherd breed eat more than the Bouvier des Ardennes breed?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Australian Shepherd or Bouvier des Ardennes?	Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bouvier des Ardennes has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes?	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Bouvier des Ardennes is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Shepherd and Bouvier des Ardennes have? Australian Shepherd vs Bouvier des Ardennes litter size comparison:	6-9 puppies, average 7	4-6 puppies
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