Bull Terrier vs Sheltie
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Shelties.
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1862 AD
1909 AD
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Low
High to Very High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-14 Years
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
