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Name	Australian Terrier	Yorkshire Terrier	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Australia	England	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	137	9	17
Reviews	1	4	7
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Aussie	Yorkie	Little Blue Dog Aussie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	Small	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier? Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd weight comparison:	9-14 pounds (4-6 kg)	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11.5 pounds (5 kg)	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd? Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd height comparison:	9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25.5 cm)	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$600-$1000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	Frequent: The Australian Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd intelligence:	Smart: The Australian Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Yorkshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd trainability comparison.	Australian Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are quite 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 Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd? Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Outright Tempered Companionable Spirited	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Australian Terrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd?	Average: Australian Terrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd social needs comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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 Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd playfulness comparison:	The Australian Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Yorkshire Terriers, 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd?	Average: The Australian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Yorkshire Terrier is a particularly loud breed. 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 Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	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 Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Terrier 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.	Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Australian Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a lower than 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd?	Australian Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd health problems comparison:	No data available	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia	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?	Rare The Australian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Terrier: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd? Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd energy level comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Australian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd coat comparison:	Rough	Fine	Feathered
Colors What are the original Australian Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Shepherd color?	Tan Red Blue Sandy	Black Tan Blue Gold	Black Red Blue Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd? Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd grooming comparison:	Average: The Australian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. 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 Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd? Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Australian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. 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 Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	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 Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	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 Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier or Australian Shepherd?	Australian Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not the most 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd?	Yes Australian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier 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.	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 Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd?	Not really Australian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like 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 Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier 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 Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier and Australian Shepherd have?	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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Australian Terrier vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Australian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	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?	No data available	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	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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