Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Australian Shepherd | Siberian Husky | Dachsador |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  United States |  Russia | United States  Germany |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Sled Dogs | Designer Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 17 | 12 | 576 |
| Reviews | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Aussie, Little Blue Dog | Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe |
Cross between the Dachsund and Labrador Retriever. Doxadors Doxidors Weinerdors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition |
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 |
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 | Not recognized by any clubs. |
| Price | $600-$800 | $700-$1200 | 500-700 |
General Appearance - Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador
| Size | Large | Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) | 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) | 35.5 pounds (16 kg) |
| Height | Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) | Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) | 16-25 inches (40-64 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) | Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
Hair & Care - Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador
| Coat | Feathered | Fluffy |
Medium Dense Wiry Short |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
Red Blue Merle Black |
Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black |
Chocolate Brown Black Yellow |
| Grooming | Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. | Easy to groom: The Dachsador doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Australian Shepherds shed moderately. | Siberian Huskys shed above average. | Dachsadors are low shedders. |
Characteristics - Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador
| Temperament |
Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective |
Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent |
Lively Active Friendly Stubborn Smart Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence. | Average: Siberian Husky's has average obedience intelligence. | Smart: Dachsador's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | Australian Shepherds are very easy to train. | Siberian Huskys are hard to train. | Dachsadors are quite easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. | The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. | The Dachsador is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Dachsadors have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
| Affection Level | Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs. | Siberian Huskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Dachsadors are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Australian Shepherds are a social breed. | Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average. | Dachsadors are a social breed. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. | Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Dachsador rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs. | Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Dachsadors are good watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs. | Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for their territory. | Dachsadors are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Dachsador has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Siberian Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Dachsadors have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers. | Siberian Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Wanderlust potential of the Dachsador is strong enough to escape from home. |
| Prey Drive | Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Siberian Huskys 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. | Dachsadors have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
| Apartment Friendly | Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Siberian Huskys are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Dachsadors are apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Dachsadors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | 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. | Dachsadors 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. |
| Fighting Dog |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador
| Stranger Friendly | Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Siberian Huskys are average friendly towards strangers. | Dachsadors are stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs. | Siberian Huskys are kid-friendly dogs. | Dachsadors are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats. | Siberian Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs. | Dachsadors are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs. | Siberian Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs. | Dachsadors are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Dachsador is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people. | Dachsadors are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets. | Siberian Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Dachsadors usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Siberian Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Dachsadors are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as 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 |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
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. |
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. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Dachsador breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador
| Health Issues | The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Dachsadors are commonly healthy dogs. |
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| Health Problems |
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) |
Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
Hip Dysplasia Back Issues Eye Problems |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-14 years | 12-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs. | Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs. | Dachsadors have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
| Exercise Need | Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises. | Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise. | Dachsadors need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep. | Siberian Huskys don't need too much sleep. | Dachsadors are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Low to Average. | Average to High. |
| Weather & Climate |
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 cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The Dachsador has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. | The Dachsador is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Australian Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Dachsador
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 6-9 puppies, average 7 | 4-8 puppies | 5-8 puppies |
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