Australian Cattle Dog vs Brittany
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Brittany. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Brittanys.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Brittany is a good choice for new owners. The Australian Cattle Dog is strongly discouraged for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Brittany is very child friendly. The Australian Cattle Dog does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Brittany.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Australian Cattle Dog is easier to groom.
- Barking - The Brittany has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Australian Cattle Dog is an average barker.
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| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Brittany |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-13 yrs. |
| Height | 17-20 in. | 17-20 in. |
| Weight | 30-50 lb | 30-40 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | France |
| Origin Year | 1840 AD | 1907 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 95°F | 45°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Very High |
| Exercise Required | High | High-Very High |
| Top Running Speed | 25 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | High |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Brittany |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Very Low |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | High | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Herding | High | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Brittany |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-13 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Deafness | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | No | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Australian Cattle Dog | Brittany |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Shaggy | No | Yes |
| Wavy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Blue | Yes | No |
| Blue Mottled | Yes | No |
| Blue Speckled | Yes | No |
| Red Mottled | Yes | No |
| Red Speckled | Yes | No |
| Black & White | No | Yes |
| Black, White & Orange | No | Yes |
| Blue Roan | No | Yes |
| Liver & White | No | Yes |
| Liver Roan | No | Yes |
| Liver, White & Orange | No | Yes |
| Orange & White | No | Yes |
| Orange Roan | No | Yes |