Australian Shepherd vs Huskita

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

Australian Shepherd vs Huskita
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
40-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1980 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
None
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Stubborn
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
15-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Aggression
Below Average
None
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
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-14 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
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
Progressive retinal atrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
Huskita
Breed Colors
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