Australian Shepherd vs American Bulldog

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

Australian Shepherd vs American Bulldog
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
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 Shepherd
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Distichiasis
Deafness
Collie eye anomaly
Persistent pupillary membrane
Drug sensitivity
Collie nose
Retinal detachment
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
American Bulldog
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Black and White
Black and White
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
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