Australian Cattle Dog vs American Bulldog

Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and American Bulldogs.

Australian Cattle Dog vs American Bulldog
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
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General Details
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Origin Country
Australia
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Stubborn
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Grooming Needs
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Elbow dysplasia
Deafness
Lens luxation
Work-related injuries
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Australian Cattle Dog
American Bulldog
Breed Colors
Blue
Blue
Blue Mottled
Blue Mottled
Blue Speckled
Blue Speckled
Red Mottled
Red Mottled
Red Speckled
Red Speckled
Black and White
Black and White
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
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