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

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • 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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Australian Cattle Dog vs Brittany
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Breed NameAustralian Cattle DogBrittany
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoNo
Lifespan12-14 yrs.12-13 yrs.
Height17-20 in.17-20 in.
Weight30-50 lb30-40 lb
IntelligenceHighHigh
History
Origin CountryAustraliaFrance
Origin Year1840 AD1907 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyAverageVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Stranger FriendlyPoorVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Jealous
  • Loving
  • Stubborn
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoNo
IndoorNoNo
Small YardYesYes
Medium YardYesYes
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹40°F to 95°F45°F to 80°F
Barks/HowlsBelow AverageOften
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighVery High
Exercise RequiredHighHigh-Very High
Top Running Speed25 mph30 mph
StrengthMediumMedium
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceLowMedium
SheddingLowMedium
DanderLowMedium
Drool AmountNoneHigh

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.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NameAustralian Cattle DogBrittany
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesNo
IndependentNoYes
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageYesYes
Focused & PatientNoNo
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageVery Low
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageBelow Average
ChasingHighAverage
Follow CommandsBelow AverageBelow Average
FightingBelow AverageVery Low
GuardingBelow AverageVery Low
HerdingHighBelow Average
HuntingBelow AverageHigh
ProtectionBelow AverageBelow Average
Remove VerminVery LowAverage
SleddingBelow AverageBelow Average
WatchBelow AverageBelow Average
Health Comparison
Breed NameAustralian Cattle DogBrittany
Lifespan
Lifespan12-14 yrs.12-13 yrs.
Common Health Issues
DeafnessYesNo
EpilepsyNoYes
Hip DysplasiaYesYes
HypothyroidismNoYes
Progressive Retinal AtrophyYesNo
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameAustralian Cattle DogBrittany
Coat
FurYesYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesYes
Coat Texture
StraightYesNo
ShaggyNoYes
WavyNoYes
Coat Length(s)
ShortYesYes
MediumNoYes
Coat Color(s)
BlueYesNo
Blue MottledYesNo
Blue SpeckledYesNo
Red MottledYesNo
Red SpeckledYesNo
Black & WhiteNoYes
Black, White & OrangeNoYes
Blue RoanNoYes
Liver & WhiteNoYes
Liver RoanNoYes
Liver, White & OrangeNoYes
Orange & WhiteNoYes
Orange RoanNoYes