Australian Shepherd vs Greek Harehound
Compare Australian Shepherds to Greek Harehounds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
17-22 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
35-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Origin Country
United States
Greece
Origin Year
1840 AD
-1000 BC
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Australian Shepherd
Greek Harehound
