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.
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Origin Country
Australia
Belgium
Origin Year
1820 AD
1880 AD
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Low to Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None to Low
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Australian Terrier
Schipperke
