Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle. Final Verdict on Which one is a Better Pet.

Last Updated: Jun 15, 2022

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• Australian Shepherd Versus Saint Berdoodle: Introduction
• Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle: Overview
• Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle: Comparison Table
• The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle
• The Similarities Between the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle
• Size Comparison of the Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle
• Lifespan of Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle
• Price of Australian Shepherd versus Price of Saint Berdoodle
• Tolerates Being Alone: Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle
• Do Australian Shepherds shed more than Saint Berdoodles?
• Which is Easier to Groom, the Australian Shepherd or the Saint Berdoodle?
• Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Australian Shepherd or the Saint Berdoodle?
• Are Australian Shepherds good family dogs? What about Saint Berdoodles?
• Is the Australian Shepherd Easier to Train than the Saint Berdoodle?
• Which one drools more, the Australian Shepherd or the Saint Berdoodle
• How Kid-friendly are Australian Shepherds and Saint Berdoodles?
• Does the Australian Shepherd Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Berdoodle?
• Do Australian Shepherds Bark and Howl? What about Saint Berdoodles?
• Can Australian Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?
• Wanderlust Potential: Australian Shepherd vs. Saint Berdoodle
• Can Australian Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?
• Australian Shepherd Versus Other Dog Breeds
• Conclusion: Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?

Australian Shepherd Versus Saint Berdoodle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Australian Shepherd and for the Saint Berdoodle. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Australian Shepherd or the Saint Berdoodle.

Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle: Overview

A very important difference between the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Australian Shepherd is a medium-sized dog while the Saint Berdoodle is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Australian Shepherd belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

On the other hand, the Saint Berdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Australian Shepherd to the Saint Berdoodle based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Australian Shepherd in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Saint Berdoodle. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

The Better-Pet score for the Australian Shepherd is 70 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Saint Berdoodle is 89 out of 125.

Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Saint Berdoodle, we still believe that the Australian Shepherd is a better pet than the Saint Berdoodle.

This is because Australian Shepherds are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Australian Shepherd will come out on top.

Also, we are biased in favor of the Australian Shepherd :-). We are for the Australian Shepherd. So get a Australian Shepherd!

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle

Below is a list of where the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle are most different:

The Similarities Between the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle

The Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle are most similar:

Size Comparison of the Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle.

The Australian Shepherd weighs 40 to 65 pounds when fully grown. The Australian Shepherd is 18 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

On the other hand, the Saint Berdoodle weighs 40 to 180 pounds when fully grown. The Saint Berdoodle is 15 to 30 inches when fully grown.

Lifespan of Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle

The lifespan of the Australian Shepherd is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Australian Shepherd is 13.5 years.

The lifespan of the Saint Berdoodle is between 8 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Saint Berdoodle is 10.0 years.

The Australian Shepherd live longer than the Saint Berdoodle.

Price of Australian Shepherd versus Price of Saint Berdoodle

The average price of the Australian Shepherd puppy is $1180. The price of the Australian Shepherd typically ranges from $800 – $1500. However, the price of a Australian Shepherd can be as low as $100 and as high as $12009. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2674 Australian Shepherd puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The average price of the Saint Berdoodle puppy is $1680. The price of the Saint Berdoodle typically ranges from $1000 – $2100. However, the price of the Saint Berdoodle can be as low as $300 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 217 Saint Berdoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The Saint Berdoodle is more expensive than the Australian Shepherd.

The charts below show the price distribution for the Australian Shepherd and Saint Berdoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Australian Shepherd puppies or how many Saint Berdoodle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

A breakdown of the prices of Australian Shepherds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

A breakdown of the prices of Saint Berdoodles

Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Australian Shepherd puppy or the Saint Berdoodle puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

Tolerates Being Alone: Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle

Australian Shepherds do not like to be left alone.

Saint Berdoodles do not like to be left alone.

Do Australian Shepherds shed more than Saint Berdoodles?

Australian Shepherds shed moderately.

Saint Berdoodles shed moderately.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Australian Shepherd or the Saint Berdoodle?

Australian Shepherds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

Saint Berdoodles are very easy to groom.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Australian Shepherd or the Saint Berdoodle?

Australian Shepherds get along very well with other dogs.

Saint Berdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

Are Australian Shepherds good family dogs? What about Saint Berdoodles?

Australian Shepherds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Saint Berdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Is the Australian Shepherd Easier to Train than the Saint Berdoodle?

Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.

Saint Berdoodles are very easy to train.

Which one drools more, the Australian Shepherd or the Saint Berdoodle

Australian Shepherds do have a very low tendency to drool.

Saint Berdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

How Kid-friendly are Australian Shepherds and Saint Berdoodles?

Australian Shepherds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

Saint Berdoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

Does the Australian Shepherd Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Saint Berdoodle?

Australian Shepherds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

Saint Berdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

Do Australian Shepherds Bark and Howl? What about Saint Berdoodles?

Australian Shepherds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

Saint Berdoodles bark and howl, but not very much.

Can Australian Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?

Australian Shepherds can very well tolerate cold weather.

Saint Berdoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

Wanderlust Potential: Australian Shepherd vs. Saint Berdoodle

Australian Shepherds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

Saint Berdoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

Can Australian Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Saint Berdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

Australian Shepherds can tolerate hot weather.

Saint Berdoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

Is the Australian Shepherd Better for Apartment Owners than the Saint Berdoodle?

Australian Shepherds do not adapt well to apartment living.

Saint Berdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Australian Shepherd or the Saint Berdoodle?

Australian Shepherds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

Saint Berdoodles are very good for new dog owners.

Australian Shepherd Versus Other Dog Breeds

You may also be interested in how the Australian Shepherd compares to other breeds aside from the Saint Berdoodle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Australian Shepherd to other breeds:

Australian Shepherd versus Manchester Terrier     Australian Shepherd versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Australian Shepherd versus Irish Terrier     Australian Shepherd versus Australian Shepherd     Australian Shepherd versus Italian Greyhound     Australian Shepherd versus Pointer     Australian Shepherd versus Dachshund     Australian Shepherd versus Vizsla     Australian Shepherd versus Collie     Australian Shepherd versus Norwegian Lundehund     Australian Shepherd versus Shiba Inu     Australian Shepherd versus Jack Russell Terrier     Australian Shepherd versus Golden Cocker Retriever     

Conclusion: Australian Shepherd versus Saint Berdoodle. Which One is a Better Pet?

In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Australian Shepherd and the Saint Berdoodle better suits you and your family.

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