Australian Shepherd vs Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Compare Australian Shepherds to Caucasian Shepherd Dogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
25-28 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
80-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Origin Country
United States
Georgia
Origin Year
1840 AD
-500 BC
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
Low
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Australian Shepherd
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
