Active
Friendly
Intelligent
Loving
Affectionate
Good-natured
Protective

Loving
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Going
Social
Quiet
Reserved

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

Saint Danes are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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.

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

United States

United States

Basque Shepherd

Saint Bernard, Great Dane

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1800s

Unknown

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Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
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Blue

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White
Fawn
Brindle

Australian Shepherds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Saint Danes have short coats.

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 Saint Dane can have a litter of 10-15 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.

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

Saint Danes are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

While the Australian Shepherd breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

The Saint Dane breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

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

Gastric Torsion
Cardiomyopathy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Distichiasis
Deafness
OCD
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Entropion
Myotonia

Eye
Hip
Blood
Hearing

Cardiac
Eye
Blood
Physical Examination
Hip and Elbow X-rays

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

Saint Danes are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Saint Dane has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

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

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

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

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

Walking, Rough Housing, Running, Tug-of-war, Long walks, Road trip, Tug of war, Fetch, Playing outside, Napping, Being lazy, Chase, Cuddle, Walk, Naps

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.

Saint Danes 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 Saint Dane, it's at least 9 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 Saint Danes 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.

The Australian Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Saint Dane has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
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 160-200 pound (73 - 91 kg) Saint Dane feed 4 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 Saint Dane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 Saint Dane is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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 Shepherd is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Saint Dane has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

The Saint Dane is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

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

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

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

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

Saint Danes 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.

Saint Danes are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Saint Danes are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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.

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