Australian Shepherd vs Bearded Collie

Compare the Australian Shepherd to the Bearded Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Shepherds and Bearded Collies.

Australian Shepherd vs Bearded Collie
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
20-22 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1840 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
None
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Above Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
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
Addison's disease
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Arthritis
Eye diseases
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
Bearded Collie
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
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