Australian Terrier vs Belgian Tervuren

Compare the Australian Terrier to the Belgian Tervuren. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Belgian Tervurens.

Australian Terrier vs Belgian Tervuren
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
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General Details
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Origin Country
Australia
Belgium
Origin Year
1820 AD
1895 AD
Temperament
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Average
Personality
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Allergies
Diabetes
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Australian Terrier
Belgian Tervuren
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Red
Black and Red
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Red
Red
Sandy
Sandy
Black
Black
Cream and Black
Cream and Black
Fawn and Black
Fawn and Black
Mahogany and Black
Mahogany and Black
Silver and Black
Silver and Black
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