Australian Shepherd

Herding · Medium

Bulldog

Non-Sporting · Medium

Australian Shepherd vs Bulldog

Side-by-side comparison of the Australian Shepherd and Bulldog — size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Bulldog

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Australian Shepherd

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Bulldog

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Bulldog

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Bulldog

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Australian Shepherd

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Bulldog
Size	Medium	Medium
Height	18–23″	14–15″
Weight	40–65 lbs	40–50 lbs
Lifespan	12–15 yrs	8–10 yrs
Group	Herding	Non-Sporting
Coat type	Medium-length double coat, straight to wavy	Short, smooth, flat

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Bulldog
Energy level	Very High	Very Low
Trainability	Very High	Moderate
Barking level	Moderate	Low

Compatibility

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Bulldog
Good with kids	High	Very High
Good with dogs	High	Moderate
Good with cats	Low	High
Apartment friendly	Very Low	Very High

Care requirements

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Bulldog
Shedding	High	Moderate
Grooming needs	Moderate	Low
Daily exercise	60–120 min	20–40 min
Daily food	1.5–2.5 cups	1.5–2 cups
Annual cost	$1 300–$2 200	$1 500–$3 200

Temperament