Australian Cattle Dog vs Huntaway
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Huntaway. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Huntaways.
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Origin Country
Australia
New Zealand
Origin Year
1840 AD
1870 AD
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Australian Cattle Dog
Huntaway
