Australian Terrier vs Schipperke
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Schipperkes.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Schipperke is better suited for new owners.
- Children - Both breeds are child friendly, but the Schipperke is the most friendly between the breeds.
- Grooming - Both the Australian Terrier and Schipperke are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the Australian Terrier and Schipperke are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Australian Terrier | Schipperke |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
| Lifespan | 11-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 9-11 in. | 10-13 in. |
| Weight | 12-16 lb | 11-18 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Australia | Belgium |
| Origin Year | 1820 AD | 1880 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 40°F to 75°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Very High | High |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 20 mph | 16 mph |
| Strength | Low | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Low-Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Low-Medium |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None-Low |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Australian Terrier | Schipperke |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | Yes | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Below Average | Average |
| Herding | Below Average | High |
| Hunting | Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | High | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Australian Terrier | Schipperke |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 11-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Breed Name | Australian Terrier | Schipperke |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Rough | Yes | No |
| Wooly | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Black & Red | Yes | No |
| Black & Tan | Yes | No |
| Blue & Tan | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Sandy | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Chocolate | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Gold | No | Yes |
| Ivory | No | Yes |
| Wheaten | No | Yes |