FCI · Group 1
Australian Cattle Dog vs Australian Shepherd
Side-by-side comparison of Australian Cattle Dog (FCI #287) and Australian Shepherd (FCI #342) in Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)).
| Comparison Pair | Australian Cattle Dog vs Australian Shepherd |
|---|---|
| Shared Classification | Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) |
| Australian Cattle Dog Standard | FCI #287 (definitive) |
| Australian Shepherd Standard | FCI #342 (definitive) |
| Attribute | Australian Cattle Dog | Australian Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Registry | FCI | FCI |
| Standard / EMS Code | #287 | #342 |
| Group / Category | Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) | Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) |
| Recognition Status | definitive | definitive |
| Standard Date | 2012-10-08 | 2009-03-26 |
| Care & Working Profile | Herding, livestock guarding, and high-trainability working dogs requiring structured daily mental and physical activity. | Herding, livestock guarding, and high-trainability working dogs requiring structured daily mental and physical activity. |