Australian Terrier vs Xoloitzcuintle
Compare the Australian Terrier to the Xoloitzcuintle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Xoloitzcuintles.
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
9-30 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
5-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Origin Country
Australia
Mexico
Origin Year
1820 AD
-1500 BC
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Energy Level
Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
Low
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Bald
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Hairless
Australian Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
