Schipperke tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Australian Cattle Dog has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Agile
Curious
Fearless
Intelligent
Confident
Faithful
Independent

Aggressive
Energetic
Loyal
Responsive
Alert
Intelligent
Protective

Schipperkes are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose an Australian Cattle Dog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Belgium

Australia

sheepdog

Dingo

1600s

1800s

Non Sporting (AKC:1904)
Companion Breeds (UKC)

Herding (AKC:1980 & UKC)

Brown

Blue
Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Cream
Brown
Blue

Blue
Red

A Schipperke can have a litter of 13-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Australian Cattle Dog can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Schipperkes are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Australian Cattle Dogs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Deafness
OCD
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia

Entropion
Epilepsy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cataracts
Lens Luxation

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination

Eye
Hip
Hearing

Schipperkes are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

While Schipperke dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Australian Cattle Dog dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Walks, "Love fests", More walks, Sniffing, Training, Play, Walk

Chase, Running, Walk, Run, Fetch, Play, Herding, Playing, Walking, Road trip, Playing fet, Hiking, Eating Snacks, Hike, Sleep, Kisses, Sniffing, Sprint, Tug-of-war, Hunt, Tracking, Investigating, Cuddling, Off-leash, Chewing, Herding birds, Bike ride, Go to Park, Jogging, Dog Parks

Schipperkes are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Australian Cattle Dogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Schipperke, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Cattle Dog, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Schipperkes usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Australian Cattle Dogs usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Schipperke has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Australian Cattle Dog is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Schipperke should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

In general Australian Cattle Dog should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Schipperke feed 0.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Australian Cattle Dog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Schipperke is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of an Australian Cattle Dog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Schipperke is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Australian Cattle Dog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Schipperke is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Australian Cattle Dog is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Schipperkes can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

The Australian Cattle Dog is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Schipperkes are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Australian Cattle Dogs make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Schipperkes are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Australian Cattle Dogs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Schipperkes are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Australian Cattle Dogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.