Differences and Similarities between the Australian Shepherd and the Whoodle.

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2022

Quick Links: Table of Contents

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

Australian Shepherd Versus Whoodle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Australian Shepherd and the Whoodle? 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 Whoodle 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 Whoodle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Australian Shepherd and the Whoodle 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 Whoodle. 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 Whoodle.

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 Whoodle.

Australian Shepherd versus Whoodle: Overview

Both the Australian Shepherd and the Whoodle are similar in size. The Australian Shepherd and the Whoodle are both medium-sized dogs.

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 Whoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Australian Shepherd versus Whoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Australian Shepherd to the Whoodle 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 Whoodle

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 Whoodle. 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 Whoodle is 83 out of 125.

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

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 Whoodle

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

The Similarities Between the Australian Shepherd and the Whoodle

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

Size Comparison of the Australian Shepherd versus Whoodle

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

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 Whoodle weighs 20 to 45 pounds when fully grown. The Whoodle is 12 to 20 inches when fully grown.

Lifespan of Australian Shepherd versus Whoodle

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

The Whoodle live as long as the Australian Shepherd.

Price of Australian Shepherd versus Price of Whoodle

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 Whoodle puppy is $2030. The price of the Whoodle typically ranges from $1500 – $2538. However, the price of the Whoodle can be as low as $500 and as high as $6225. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 82 Whoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

The Whoodle is more expensive than the Australian Shepherd.

The charts below show the price distribution for the Australian Shepherd and Whoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Australian Shepherd puppies or how many Whoodle 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 Whoodles

Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Australian Shepherd puppy or the Whoodle 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 Whoodle

Australian Shepherds do not like to be left alone.

Whoodles do not like to be left alone.

Do Australian Shepherds shed more than Whoodles?

Australian Shepherds shed moderately.

Whoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Australian Shepherd or the Whoodle?

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

Whoodles are moderately easy to groom.

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

Australian Shepherds get along very well with other dogs.

Whoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.

Are Australian Shepherds good family dogs? What about Whoodles?

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

Whoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Is the Australian Shepherd Easier to Train than the Whoodle?

Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.

Whoodles are not easy to train.

Which one drools more, the Australian Shepherd or the Whoodle

Australian Shepherds do have a very low tendency to drool.

Whoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

How Kid-friendly are Australian Shepherds and Whoodles?

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

Whoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

Does the Australian Shepherd Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Whoodle?

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.

Whoodles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

Do Australian Shepherds Bark and Howl? What about Whoodles?

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

Whoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

Can Australian Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Whoodles Tolerate Cold Weather?

Australian Shepherds can very well tolerate cold weather.

Whoodles can very well tolerate cold weather.

Wanderlust Potential: Australian Shepherd vs. Whoodle

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

Whoodles 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 Whoodles Tolerate Hot Weather?

Australian Shepherds can tolerate hot weather.

Whoodles cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

Is the Australian Shepherd Better for Apartment Owners than the Whoodle?

Australian Shepherds do not adapt well to apartment living.

Whoodles adapt very well to apartment living.

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

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

Whoodles are not the best dogs 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 Whoodle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Australian Shepherd to other breeds:

Australian Shepherd versus Bouvier des Flandres     Australian Shepherd versus Brussels Griffon     Australian Shepherd versus Gordon Setter     Australian Shepherd versus Airedale Terrier     Australian Shepherd versus Finnish Spitz     Australian Shepherd versus Irish Terrier     Australian Shepherd versus Australian Kelpie     Australian Shepherd versus Havanese     Australian Shepherd versus Braque du Bourbonnais     Australian Shepherd versus Bearded Collie     Australian Shepherd versus American Water Spaniel     Australian Shepherd versus Mal Shi     Australian Shepherd versus Black Russian Terrier     Australian Shepherd versus Estrela Mountain Dog     

Conclusion: Australian Shepherd versus Whoodle. 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 Whoodle better suits you and your family.

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