Australian Shepherd vs Redbone Coonhound

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

Australian Shepherd vs Redbone Coonhound
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
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General Details
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
21-27 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Origin Country
United States
United States
Origin Year
1840 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
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
Average
Personality
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
None
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
None
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
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
Hip dysplasia
Obesity
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Coat Coloring
Australian Shepherd
Redbone Coonhound
Breed Colors
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