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

Smooth Fox Terrier has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Active
Friendly
Intelligent
Loving
Affectionate
Good-natured
Protective

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Fearless
Playful

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.

Smooth Fox Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

England

Basque Shepherd

terrier

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

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

1800s

1700s

Herding (AKC:1991 & UKC)

Terrier (AKC:1885 & UKC)

Blue
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Red
Blue

Pied
White
Black
Cream

Australian Shepherds have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Smooth Fox Terriers 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 Smooth Fox Terrier 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.

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

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Distichiasis
Deafness
OCD
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Eye
Hip
Blood
Hearing

Eye
Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

Smooth Fox Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

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

Smooth Fox Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Australian Shepherd 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.

Smooth Fox Terrier dogs have a strong protective nature and territorial instinct. They are highly vigilant and will fiercely defend their home and family.

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

Playing, Sleeping, Watching tv, Hanging out, Petting a, Chatting

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.

Smooth Fox Terriers 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 Smooth Fox Terrier, it's at least 6 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 Smooth Fox Terriers usually need at least 60 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 Smooth Fox Terrier has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a Smooth Fox Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 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 Smooth Fox Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 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.

Smooth Fox Terriers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Smooth Fox Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

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

Smooth Fox Terriers are not cat friendly.

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

Smooth Fox Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

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.

Smooth Fox Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.