Sheltie vs English Shepherd
Compare the Sheltie to the English Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shelties and English Shepherds.
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
14-16 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
18-23 Inches
Weight
11-24 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1909 AD
1800 AD
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
40-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium to High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low to Medium
Medium
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
High to Very High
Medium
Shedding
High to Very High
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
14-16 Years
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Sheltie
English Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Sheltie
English Shepherd
