Question: what is the difference between an australian cattle dog and an australian shepherd?
Answer: The Australian Shepherd is the larger of the two breeds; he measures 18 to 23 inches from paw to shoulder, whereas the Cattle dog measures slightly shorter, between 17 and 20 inches tall. ... The Australian Shepherd has a slightly longer muzzle, with smaller floppy ears, and he very much looks like a Scottish Collie.