Australian Terrier vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
Australia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1820 AD
1800 AD
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Australian Terrier
Welsh Sheepdog
