Australian Shepherd vs Cockapoo

Compare Australian Shepherds to Cockapoos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

Australian Shepherd vs Cockapoo
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
12-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1950 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
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
Cockapoo
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Low to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
None to Medium
Dander
Medium
None to Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
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
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
Cockapoo
Breed Colors
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