Unfortunately, the Australian Shepherd is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Poo-Tons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Friendly
Intelligent
Loving
Affectionate
Good-natured
Protective

Active
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Trainable
Faithful
Vocal
Instinctual

Australian Shepherds are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Poo-Tons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose an Australian Shepherd 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.

Poo-Tons make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

United States

United States

Basque Shepherd

Poodle and Coton De Tulear

1800s

Unknown

Blue
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Red
Blue

White
Black
Gray
Brown
Sable
Cream

Australian Shepherds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Poo-Tons are known for their coat length.

Straight

Wavy

An Australian Shepherd 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.

A Poo-Ton can have a litter of 4-6 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.

Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
CEA
Von Willebrand's Disease

Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Distichiasis
Deafness
OCD
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Entropion
Corneal Dystrophy
Pateller Luxation

Eye
Hip
Blood
Hearing

Blood
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
Eye examination

Australian Shepherds thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Poo-Tons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Australian Shepherd has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Poo-Ton has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Australian Shepherds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Poo-Tons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Australian Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Poo-Tons have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Go to Beach, Walk, Frisbee, Hike, Backpacking, High Five, Speak, Walking, Petting, Sniffing, Tug-of-war, Play, Run, Chase, Jogging, Being chased, Tug of war, Running, Walks, Fetch, Sticks, Toys, Fetching, Napping, Kissing, Jumping, Heel, Squirrel gazing, Stare, Greet humans

Playdate

Australian Shepherds 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.

Poo-Tons 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Australian Shepherd, it's at least 14 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 Poo-Ton, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Australian Shepherds 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.

In general most Poo-Tons usually need at least 30 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 Australian Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Poo-Tons have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Australian Shepherd 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

Ideally, Poo-Ton should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-70 pound (25 - 32 kg) Australian Shepherd 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.

For an average 8-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Poo-Ton feed 1 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 an Australian Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of an Australian Shepherd 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.

The average per month expenses of a Poo-Ton is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Australian Shepherds are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Poo-Tons make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Poo-Tons are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Australian Shepherds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Poo-Tons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Australian Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Poo-Tons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Australian Shepherds are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Poo-Tons are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

The Australian Shepherd is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Poo-Tons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.