Australian Terrier vs Skye Terrier
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Skye Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Skye Terriers.
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
9-10 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
25-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1820 AD
1840 AD
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Energy Level
Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Australian Terrier
Skye Terrier
